A review on Ashwagandha
Abstract
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a widely used ayurvedic medicinal plant known for its rich phytochemical profile, including Withanolide, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds and sterols. Various plants parts roots, leaves, stems, fruit and the whole plant exhibit multiple pharmacological activities such as anti-stress, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory and antidiabetic effects. Numerous studies have also isolated key compounds like withaferin A and Withanolide A using methanolic, aqueous and hydroalcoholic extraction methods. This review highlights ashwagandha chemical constituent, traditional uses, extraction methods and broad therapeutic potential supporting its growing importance in modern herbal medicine
Fields of Study & Subjects
Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
Medicinal Plant Research
Pharmacological Effects of Medicinal Plants
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Research
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 06–10
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN