Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera for Sustainable Socioeconomic Empowerment

Pharmacognosy Reviews,2024,18,35,91-100.
Published:August 2024
Type:Review Article
Authors:
Author(s) affiliations:

Sharada Laxman Deore*, Bhushan Arun Baviskar, Somshekhar Khadabadi, Anjali Ashok Kide, Ram Chhatrapati Vighne

Government College of Pharmacy, Amravati, Maharashtra, INDIA.

Abstract:

Ashwagandha, a renowned medicinal plant within the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) System, stands as a plant of paramount significance due to its multifaceted health benefits. Recognizing its pivotal role, the AYUSH Ministry, Delhi’s National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) launched the "Ashwagandha - A Health Promoter" campaign in the year 2022. This initiative signifies the plant's potential in promoting health and well-being. This comprehensive review endeavours to elucidate various facets of Ashwagandha, encompassing pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, conservation strategies, cultivation practices, therapeutic applications, market dynamics, exploration of value-added products and an overview of current research endeavours.

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S. Laxman Deore, Baviskar, B. Arun, Khadabadi, S. , Kide, A. Ashok, and Vighne, R. Chhatrapat, Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera for Sustainable Socioeconomic Empowerment, Pharmacognosy Reviews, vol. 18, no. 35, pp. 91-100, 2024.