Plant Synonyms
Hypnoticum somniferum Rodr. ex Boiss.
Larnax morrisonii (Dunal) Miers
Physalis alpini J.Jacq.
Physalis flexuosa L.
Physalis flexuosa Wall.
Physalis scariosa Webb & Berthel.
Physalis somnifera L.
Physalis tomentosa Thunb.
Physaloides somnifera (L.) Moench
Withania chevalieri A.E.Gonç.
Withania kansuensis K.Z.Kuang & A.M.Lu
Withania macrocalyx (Chiov.) Chiov.
Withania microphysalis Suess.
Withania mucronata Chiov.
Withania obtusifolia Täckh.
Withania sicula Lojac.
Withania somnifera subsp. obtusifolia (Täckh.) Abedin, M.A.Al-Yahya, Chaudhary & J.S.Mossa
Withania somnifera subsp. somnifera
Physalis flexuosa L.
Plant Names - Common - Regional - Vernacular
| Marathi | Ashwagandha , asagandha, askand, askandha, domdalaki, kanchuki, tilli |
| Hindi | Aswagandha, asgand, asgandh, asgandhi, ashgandh, ashgandha, ashwagandha, aswagandha, chirpotan, punir, rashbhari |
| Gujarati | Ashwagandha |
| Telugu | Amukkura . ashvagandhi, asvagandhi, dommadolu, pannirugada, penneroo, penneroo-gadda, penneru, penneru gaddi, pennerugedda, pillivattitige, pillivendram, pillivendramu, piniru, pulivendramu, vaajigandha, vajigandha |
| Tamil | Ponnagamani , acaiyu, achuvagandi, acupam, acurakenti, acuvacceti, acuvakantai, acuvakantam, acuvakanti, acuvakanti , acuvakanti , acuvakenti, acuvakkilanku, acuvam, acuvam , acuvam , acuvapalam, akavu, akavu .akavu , allivatali, amkkura kilangu, amkoolang-kalung, amkulang, amkulang-kalang, amukkanankilanku, amukkara, amukkaran-kilanku, amukkilacceti, amukkinankilanku, amukkira, amukkira ver, amukkira-kilzhangu, amukkirak kilanku, amukkirakkilangu, amukkiran kilanku, amukkirankilanku, amukkiri, amukknravi, amukkura, amukkura kizhangu, amukkura-virai, amukkurak kizhangu, amukkurak-kizhangu, amukkuravi, amukkuravu, amukran-kizhangu, amuttaraci, ankulan, ankulang, asubam, asuvagandi, aswaganthi, atitarikam, atittikam, avarokam, ceravilankam, cevvilankam, irulicceti, iruliccevi, kampukastam, kantapattiram , karappantalai, kenta, kenta , kiravarokacam, kiriccevi, kiticcevi, kolanakutaver, kolari, makanti, makanti 2, matalinkam, matanalinkacceti, matanalinkam, matappurakkanniram, matappurallamniram, matarika, matarikacceti, muttaci, muttarati, muttati, muttati , nakutam, nattuamukkirakkilanku, palapali, paricata, parikikanti , parikkanti, parikkanti , parikkantikkilanku, peyvetti, piratakam, pivari, pivari , pivari , tanuka, tanupara, tanupari, turki, uni, uni , uni , unikkilanku, vacikantam, vacikenta, valliayai, valliyai, varakakarni, varakarakkilanku, varucu, vippuruti nayakan, vippurutinayakam, vippurutinayakan, virpurtinayakam, virpuruti nayakacceti, virpurutinayakacceti, virpurutinayakam |
| Kannada | Hagalakure , ammangura, amukkire, angaara gadde gida, angara, angara baeru, angura gedde, anukeere, ashvagandha, ashvagandhi, ashwagandhi, asvagandha, asvagandhi, aswagandha, baiseyabara gida, hiremaddina, hiremaddina baeru, hiremaddina gida, hiremaddu, hirimaddina, hirimaddina-gadday, hirregadday, kiremallinagida, kirimaddana, kudure, manmatha shakthi, mohini gida, rathi gida, shakti gida, sogade-beru, sogadeberu, viremaddinagaddi |
| Urdu | Mushtak, asgand, asgand nagori, asgandh, asgandh-e-nagori, asgund, isgand nagori |
| English | Indian ginseng, ashwagandha |
| Malayalam | amukkiram, amukkuram, pevette, pevetti |
| Tibetan | a sa ga ndhi (d), a swa ga ndhi (d), ba-dzi-ga-ndha |
Asvangandha (W. somnifera) Rich in amino acids – Glycine, Aspartic acid, Glutamic acid, Cystine, Proline, Tryptophan Alanine and Tyrosine. Also contain reducing sugars.
Ancient Science of Life, Vol No. XI No.3 & 4, January – April 1992, Pages 187 - 192
- The roots are considered aphrodisiac, diuretic and germicidal.
- Powder of dried roots is a tonic in debility, nervous diseases, leucorrhoea and arthritis.
- Root effective in digestive disorder, rheumatic affections, tuberculosis, insomnia, cold and cough.
- The dried root powder can promote growth in children and retard the ageing process in older people.
- Dried roots after grinding and bruised leaves are externally applied to painful swellings.
- Leaves beneficial in skin diseases, wounds and tumors.
- Infusion of leaves is given to relieve fever.
- Fruits and seeds are diuretic.
Source: Medicinal Plants in the Indian Arid Zone, March 2005, Director Central Arid Zone Research Institute Jodhpur 342 003
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal Domma dolu gadda Solanaceae Tuber Paralysis
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal Ashwagandha Solanaceae Sexual impotency, aphrodisiac
Withania somnifera Dun. Solanaceae Amukura Shrub Roots Powder Anti-lipidaemic
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal Shrub Whole plant Amenorrhegia; anthelmintic; rheumatic swelling; fever; asthma; bronchitis; sexual potency; debility; aphrodisiac; leucorrhea; ulcers; sex stimulant; skin disease; snakebite; enhances sperm count; antiinflammatory; insecticidal; wormicidal; abcesses; stomachache General; women; men Dey and De 2012, Mahishi et al. 2005, Naidu et al. 2013
Ashwagandha, often dubbed as the ‘Indian Ginseng,’ transcends its status as a mere essential oil, offering soothing and calming properties essential for alleviating Kapha imbalance. It facilitates muscle growth and bolsters the immune system.
Herbs recommended by Patanjali
According to Dr Somit Kumar, Director and Chief Scientific Officer, AVP Research Foundation, “Ashwagandha is prized for its adaptogenic properties, which help the body cope with stress and enhance overall resilience. It contains antioxidants that may help stop the growth of tumours and prevent cancer. Ashwagandha’s ability to boost the immune system and fight inflammation further underscores its potential as a powerful Ayurvedic herb in cancer treatment.”
Source: Story by TOI Lifestyle Desk 7/8/2024
It helps in reducing stress, enhancing stamina, and boosting immunity. Ashwagandha also supports brain function, improves energy levels, and promotes restful sleep. This herb is often used to combat the effects of ageing and to enhance overall vitality.
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Citations
Withania somnifera. (2024, June 10). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withania_somnifera