Withania somnifera: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Withania somnifera means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaWithania somnifera (in Sanskrit: aśvagandhā) is used in medical preparations for the protection of horses, according to sections on Horses (Gajāyurveda or Aśvāyurveda) in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—For protection of the horses against diseases and to nourish, to impart greater strength and vigour the following kalpa of Guḍūcī (Tinospora cordifolia) are advised:—[...] Guḍūcī along one or three or four Palas of powered Śatāvarī (Asparagus racemosus) and Aśvagandhā (Withania somnifera). [...]
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: AYU: Efficacy of Rasayana AvalehaWithania somnifera is used to alleviate suffering and adverse effects in the use of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy in the treatment of Cancer (a disease affecting mankind).—Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy have cytotoxic effects, which are hazardous to the normal cells of the patient, causing many unnecessary effects.—[...] An attempt has been made to counteract these sufferings through Ayurvedic treatment. Rasayana, that is, rejuvenation therapy, is a unique contribution of Ayurveda that provides multidimensional benefits. Rasayana Avaleha (an Ayurvedic preparation) as adjuvant to allopathic chemotherapy. The herbal preparation comprises, for example, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). [...] In a nutshell, Rasayana-avaleha is an effective adjuvant therapy in protecting the patient from the adverse effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Physalis somnifera L., Physaloides somnifera (L.) Moench, Physaloides somnifera Moench, Withania kansuensis K.Z. Kuang & A.M. Lu, Withania microphysalis Suess., Withania mucronata Chiov., Withania somnifera var. macrocalyx Chiov..
References regarding Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Methodus (Moench) (1794)
· De la Belladone (1825)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1852)
· Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. (1927)
· Kew Bulletin (1937)
· Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. Munchen (1951)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1978)
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1978)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci. (1979)
· Taxon (1980)
· Journal of Palynology (1980)
· Pakistan Journal of Botany (1982)
· Bull. Jard. Bot. Nat. Belg. (1983)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1985)
· Candollea (1993)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1993)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1994)
· Cytologia (1997)
· Feddes Repertorium (1999)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+212): Amangura, Ashvagandha, Hayagandha, Turagagandha, Turki, Ashvagandhi, Asgandh, Amukkira, Mokukwane, Virpurtinayakam, Terroumt, Tanupara, Kiremallinagida, Kakink, Ashgandh, Vacikantam, Varucu, Anukeere, Tesaye, Hirregadday.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Withania somnifera; (plurals include: Withania somniferas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Comparative study of Withania somnifera vs. aspirin in rats. < [2017: Volume 6, August issue 8]
A review on potential therapeutic uses of withania somnifera < [2017: Volume 6, July issue 7]
HPLC of withanolides in heavy metal-treated Withania somnifera. < [2014: Volume 3, July supplementary issue 5]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Effect of Withania somnifera on GABA receptors in mouse CA1 neurons < [Volume 5 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2014]
Safety assessment of Withania somnifera extract: toxicity study < [Volume 7 (issue 1), Mar 2016]
Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult’s cognition and mood < [Volume 13 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2022]
Free radical scavenging activity of different parts of withania somnifera < [Volume 26 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2007]
The concept of aging in ayurveda < [Volume 12 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1993]
"Evaluation of Ratnaprash's impact on strength and fatigue in mice" < [Volume 35 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2015]
Phytochemical Analysis of Ashwagandha's Role in COVID-19 Review < [Volume 8, Issue 3: May - June 2021]
Study on ashwagandha for stress management in type 2 diabetes. < [Volume 2, issue 6: Nov - Dec 2015]
Sandhigatavata in Osteoarthritis: Trayodasanga Guggulu Overview < [Volume 9, Issue 2: March-April 2022]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Herbal antioxidant's effect on procalcitonin in smokers with periodontitis < [Volume 23 (issue 5), Sep-Oct 2019]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Impact of Hypobaric Hypoxia on Cognition and Potential Therapies < [v.21(Spec Issue): 1–58 2014 Dec]
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