MIRACLE AYURVEDIC HERB - ASHWAGANDHA (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA DUNAL)

Ayurveda is successfully implemented as a primary healthcare system in India, and it is flourishing in the promotion of health around the world. Ayurveda aims to create a society happily, healthy, and peaceful. In general, the simple regimes mentioned in Ayurveda texts are of immense use faced by the present world today regarding health pro- motion. Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is usually referred to as 'Indian winter cherry' or 'Indian Ginseng'. It is a shrub grown in India and North America whose roots have been used by Ayurvedic practitioners for thousands of years. Ashwagandha is one of Ayurveda's most essential herbs, used as Rasayana for its wide range of health benefits for centuries. Chemicals constitute of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)- The chemistry of Ashwagan- dha (Withania Somnifera) has been widely studied and numerous categories of chemical constituents have been described, extracted, and isolated, such as steroidal lactones, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannin, etc. More than 12 alka- loids, 40 withanolides and several sitoindosides have currently been isolated from the aerial parts, roots, and berries of the Withania species and have been recorded. The principal biochemical element of Ashwagandha (WS) root is withanolides, which are steroidal alkaloids and steroidal lactones. The pharmacological activity of Ashwagan- dha- It has been shown to have pharmacological importance as an Adaptogen, Antibiotic, abortifacient, aphrodisiac, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, deobstructive, diuretic, narcotic, sedative, and tonic through centuries of Ayurvedic medicinal practice using Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera). Along with these Ashwagandha acts as Anti-stress,Anticarcinogenic activity, Anti-inflammatory activity, Anti-aging activity, Cardioprotective activity, hypothyroid activity and Immunomodulatory activity. Keywords: Ashwagandha, Withania Somnifera, Alkaloids, Withanoids, sitoindosides

Molecular Docking Studies of Phytocompounds from Withania Sominifera Against IL6 and JAK3 Targets in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto immune disorder and inflammatory that decreases the life expectancy and it is characterized by persistent joint pain. This disease is not curable but can be maintained. People have been using a plant known as Withania somnifera or Indian Ginseng for its medicinal properties. The phytocompounds of this plant shows anti-inflammatory potentials against Rheumatoid Arthritis cytokine pathogenesis. In our study we are going to use IL6 and JAK3 protein as targets for docking and compounds of Withania somnifera as ligands.

Pharmacological perspectives and phytochemical reservoir of Withania somnifera: A review

Plants have always been an indispensable part of human life since the beginning of human civilisation. Withania somnifera (L.) DUNAL, popularly known as Wintercherry or Indian Ginseng, is widely considered as Ashwagandha. In Ayurveda, it is classified as a Rasayana (rejuvenation) and projected to promote mental and physical health, rejuvenate the body in debilitated conditions and increase longevity. Due to its beneficial chemical constituents, the herb possesses a broad spectrum of biological activities and is used to treat a variety of diseases affecting human health. These include Cardioprotective activity, Anti-cancer activity, Immunomodulatory activity, Neuroprotective activity, Antimicrobial activity, Anti-stress activity,Anti-diabetic activity and Anti-inflammatory activity. The present review discusses the pharmacological importance of Withania somnifera and its important constituents.

Pharmaceutico analytical study of Ashwagandha Ghrita

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L) Family - Solanaceae) known as Indian ginseng is an effective immunomodulator, aphrodisiac, sedative and adaptogen. Ashwagandha Ghrita is a ghee based Ayurvedic formulation which is available in the market, but Ashwagandha Ghrita containing Rasasindura and Tamra Bhasma along with Ashwagandha and Musta Churna is also mentioned in classical text which many of us are not aware of. As we all know that the action of Rasaushadhis are quick and require very less dose the one mentioned by Vagbhatacharya (author of Rasaratnasamuchaya) is the need of the hour for the immunomodulation. The current trend in applied instrumental medical research encourages good medical practice, clinical and research based drug analysis. The main aim of analytical study is to find out working standards for the formulations and safe use of therapeutics.