Review Article
    Pharmacognosy Reviews
    Vol. 18
    Issue 35
    2024
    pp. 91-100
    Open Access

    Ashwagandha-Withania somnifera for Sustainable Socioeconomic Empowerment

    Sharada Laxman Deore1,Bhushan Arun Baviskar1,Somshekhar Khadabadi1,Anjali Ashok Kide1,Ram Chhatrapati Vighne1
    1Government college of Pharmacy, Amravati, Maharashtra, INDIA.
    Correspondence:

    *Sharada Laxman Deore

    Government college of Pharmacy, Amravati, Maharashtra, INDIA.

    sharudeore_2@yahoo.com

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    Published:18/08/2024
    Received: 08/07/2024
    Accepted: 05/08/2024

    Abstract

    Ashwagandha, a renowned medicinal plant within the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) System, stands as a plant of paramount significance due to its multifaceted health benefits. Recognizing its pivotal role, the AYUSH Ministry, Delhi’s National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) launched the "Ashwagandha - A Health Promoter" campaign in the year 2022. This initiative signifies the plant's potential in promoting health and well-being. This comprehensive review endeavours to elucidate various facets of Ashwagandha, encompassing pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, conservation strategies, cultivation practices, therapeutic applications, market dynamics, exploration of value-added products and an overview of current research endeavours.

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    Keywords

    Ashwagandha
    Withania somnifera
    Solanaceae
    Value added products
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