Ashwagandha: 2 definitions

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Introduction:

Ashwagandha means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Ashwagandha [अश्वगंधा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Withania somnifera (L.) Dun. from the Solanaceae (Potato) family. For the possible medicinal usage of ashwagandha, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Ashwagandha [ಅಶ್ವಗಂಧ] in the Kannada language, ibid. previous identification.

Ashwagandha [अश्वगंधा] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

Ashwagandha [अश्वगन्धा] in the Nepali language, ibid. previous identification.

Ashwagandha [ଅଶ୍ବଗନ୍ଧା] in the Oriya language, ibid. previous identification.

Ashwagandha [ਅਸ਼ਵਗੰਧਾ] in the Punjabi language, ibid. previous identification.

Ashwagandha [अश्वगन्धा] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.

Ashwagandha [అశ్వగంధ] in the Telugu language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Ashwagandha in India is the name of a plant defined with Withania somnifera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Withania somnifera var. macrocalyx Chiov. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1994)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1852)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci. (1979)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1978)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Ashwagandha, for example side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.