Pharmacological perspectives and phytochemical reservoir of Withania somnifera: A review

Plants have always been an indispensable part of human life since the beginning civilisation. Withania somnifera (L.) DUNAL, popularly known as Wintercherry or Indian Ginseng, is widely considered Ashwagandha. In Ayurveda, it classified a Rasayana (rejuvenation) and projected to promote mental physical health, rejuvenate body in debilitated conditions increase longevity. Due its beneficial chemical constituents, herb possesses broad spectrum biological activities used treat variety diseases affecting health. These include Cardioprotective activity, Anti-cancer Immunomodulatory Neuroprotective Antimicrobial Anti-stress activity,Anti-diabetic activity Anti-inflammatory activity. The present review discusses pharmacological importance important constituents.