Review on Pharmacological Potential of Withania somnifera

Abstract

Withania somnifera is a conventional medicinal plant. In India, it is widely used for treatment of many health conditions. The term ‘Rasayana’ is given to ashwangandha in ayurveda because it aid in the promotion of health and longevity. It also arrest ageing process increase capability of individual to resist environmental conditions .This medicinal plant can be used either single or in combination with other medicinal drugs. The different parts of ashwangandha has been derived which are widely used for drug formulation for curing many diseases with little or no associated toxicity. The various properties possessed by Ashwagandha include anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antistress, anti-oxidant, immunodulatory, rejuvenating properties. It also gives a positive effect on the endocrine ,cardiopulmonary and central nervous system. These encouraging results indicate that, this medicinal plant can be analyzed more vastly in order to confirm various other practicable therapeutic effects.