Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and Their Effects on the Reproductive Hormones of Male Rats

Withania Somnifera (ashwagandha)—an Important Medicinal Plant

P01.44. In vivo immune modulating effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Purpose The herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, Dunal), has been used for centuries in Ayurveda as rasayana – promoter of longevity, well-being, and disease prevention. Traditional use combines the herb with a carrier substance called “anupana,” believed to help aid in bioavailability and absorption. To compare the effects of Ashwagandha root extract plus anupana on human immune activation to...

Effects of the Aqueous Seed Extract of Withania somnifera ( Ashwagandha ) against Pilocarpine - induced Convulsions in Rats

The present study is designed to investigate effect of Ashwagandha aqueous seed extract against pilocarpine-induced convulsions in rats. Convulsions was induced by pilocarpine injection (300mg/kg, i.p.). After 15 days, the animals were received carbamazepine (100 mg/kg) and Ashwagandha (25 & 50 mg/kg, orally), for 14 days. Death, latencies to the first convulsion and cholinergic signs were obse...

Induction and identification of autotetraploidy in ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal.)

Seed treatment with aqueous colchicine solution was carried out for induction of autotetraploidy in ashwagandha in four accessions (Shilpa, Acc. 17, Bydyanath and MWS-327). Increased stomatal size and decrease in stomata density aided in detection of autotetraploids. Among four ashwagandha accessions tried, Acc. 17 was more responsive for the induction of autotetraploids. Colchicine at 0.5 per ...

effect of withania somnifera on levels of sex hormones in the diabetic male rats

background: there are evidences regarding the prevalence of dysfunction in sexual function and behavior in diabetic people. experimental studies revealed a positive effect of withania somnifera on sexual function and behaviors. objective: in this research the effect of withania somnifera on sexual function in diabetic male wistar rats was assessed by measuring the serum levels of testosterone p...