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Withania somnifera: an Indian ginseng

Kulkarni, S.K., Dhir, Ashish·2008·Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry

Abstract

Withania somnifera, popularly known as Ashwagandha is widely considered as the Indian ginseng. In Ayurveda, it is classified as a rasayana (rejuvenation) and expected to promote physical and mental health, rejuvenate the body in debilitated conditions and increase longevity. Having wide range of activity, it is used to treat almost all disorders that affect the human health. The present review discusses the pharmacological basis of the use of W. somnifera in various central nervous system (CNS) disorders, particularly its indication in epilepsy, stress and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disorders, tardive dyskinesia, cerebral ischemia, and even in the management of drug addiction.

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Authors
Kulkarni, S. K., & Dhir, A.
Affiliations
Panjab University (IN)
Corresponding author
Kulkarni, S.K.
Venue
Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2008-07
Volume
32
Issue
5
Pages
1093-1105
ISSN
0278-5846 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2037441124
Cited by
416
References
72
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects
Keywords
Withania somnifera, Ayurveda, Rasayana, central nervous system disorders, epilepsy, stress, neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, tardive dyskinesia, cerebral ischemia, drug addiction, pharmacological activity
MeSH terms
Animals, Central Nervous System Diseases, Humans, Phytotherapy, Plant Preparations, Withania

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