Assessment of Antioxidant Activity of Withania somnifera in Equine

Aims: The present research was done to evaluate the antioxidant activity of aqueous extract Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) in equine. Herbal antioxidants have gained popularity due their potency and safety, oxidative stress is a condition that more prevalent horses performing physical activities.
 Methods: Twenty clinically healthy were selected equally divided into treatment control group consisting 10 animals each. An prepared from dried root powder continuously administered orally for 15 days @ 100 mg/kg body weight. Blood samples collected on 0 th, 8th, 16th day both group. plasma used determination enzymatic oxidants (Catalase (CAT) superoxide dismutase (SOD) non-enzymatic (reduced glutathione (GSH) Vitamin C).
 Results: A non-significant increase values Catalase, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Reduced Glutathione (GSH), C observed after administration somnifera.
 Conclusion: Administration not significantly modulated antioxidants.