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	'''Ashwagandha''' (अश्वगंधा) or ''Ashvagandha''; [[Withania somnifera]]), also known as '''Indian ginseng''' or '''winter cherry''', is a [[~~Rasayana\|~~rasayana]] (rejuvenator) herb in [[Ayurveda]], valued for its adaptogenic, balya (strength-promoting), and nervine properties. Primarily, the root is used for stress management, vitality, immunity, and musculoskeletal health as documented in classical texts like ''[[Charaka Samhita]]'' and modern clinical studies.<ref>{{cite journal \|last1=Singh \|first1=Narendra \|last2=Bhalla \|first2=M. \|last3=de Jager \|first3=P. \|last4=Gilca \|first4=M. \|title=Rational use of Ashwagandha in Ayurveda (Traditional Indian Medicine) – A systematic analysis of the scientific evidence for its pharmacological activities \|journal=Journal of Ethnopharmacology \|volume=273 \|pages=113907 \|doi=10.1016/j.jep.2021.113907 \|pmc=PMC8274455 \|pmid=33831467 \|year=2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal \|last1=Mishra \|first1=Laxmi C. \|last2=Singh \|first2=Betilda B. \|last3=Dagenais \|first3=Simon \|title=Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): a review \|journal=Alternative Medicine Review \|volume=14 \|issue=5 \|pages=348–357 \|pmid=19803596 \|year=2000}}</ref>		'''Ashwagandha''' (अश्वगंधा) or ''Ashvagandha''; [[Withania somnifera]]), also known as '''Indian ginseng''' or '''winter cherry''', is a [[rasayana]] (rejuvenator) herb in [[Ayurveda]], valued for its adaptogenic, balya (strength-promoting), and nervine properties. Primarily, the root is used for stress management, vitality, immunity, and musculoskeletal health as documented in classical texts like ''[[Charaka Samhita]]'' and modern clinical studies.<ref>{{cite journal \|last1=Singh \|first1=Narendra \|last2=Bhalla \|first2=M. \|last3=de Jager \|first3=P. \|last4=Gilca \|first4=M. \|title=Rational use of Ashwagandha in Ayurveda (Traditional Indian Medicine) – A systematic analysis of the scientific evidence for its pharmacological activities \|journal=Journal of Ethnopharmacology \|volume=273 \|pages=113907 \|doi=10.1016/j.jep.2021.113907 \|pmc=PMC8274455 \|pmid=33831467 \|year=2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal \|last1=Mishra \|first1=Laxmi C. \|last2=Singh \|first2=Betilda B. \|last3=Dagenais \|first3=Simon \|title=Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): a review \|journal=Alternative Medicine Review \|volume=14 \|issue=5 \|pages=348–357 \|pmid=19803596 \|year=2000}}</ref>

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 '''Ashwagandha''' (अश्वगंधा) or ''Ashvagandha''; [[Withania somnifera]]), also known as '''Indian ginseng''' or '''winter cherry''', is a [[Rasayana|rasayana]] (rejuvenator) herb in [[Ayurveda]], valued for its adaptogenic, balya (strength-promoting), and nervine properties. Primarily, the root is used for stress management, vitality, immunity, and musculoskeletal health as documented in classical texts like ''[[Charaka Samhita]]'' and modern clinical studies.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Singh |first1=Narendra |last2=Bhalla |first2=M. |last3=de Jager |first3=P. |last4=Gilca |first4=M. |title=Rational use of Ashwagandha in Ayurveda (Traditional Indian Medicine) – A systematic analysis of the scientific evidence for its pharmacological activities |journal=Journal of Ethnopharmacology |volume=273 |pages=113907 |doi=10.1016/j.jep.2021.113907 |pmc=PMC8274455 |pmid=33831467 |year=2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Mishra |first1=Laxmi C. |last2=Singh |first2=Betilda B. |last3=Dagenais |first3=Simon |title=Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): a review |journal=Alternative Medicine Review |volume=14 |issue=5 |pages=348–357 |pmid=19803596 |year=2000}}</ref>
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	'''Ashwagandha''' (~~{{lang-sa\|~~अश्वगंधा}} ''Ashvagandha''; [[Withania somnifera]]), also known as '''Indian ginseng''' or '''winter cherry''', is a [[Rasayana\|rasayana]] (rejuvenator) herb in [[Ayurveda]], valued for its adaptogenic, balya (strength-promoting), and nervine properties. Primarily, the root is used for stress management, vitality, immunity, and musculoskeletal health as documented in classical texts like ''[[Charaka Samhita]]'' and modern clinical studies.<ref>{{cite journal \|last1=Singh \|first1=Narendra \|last2=Bhalla \|first2=M. \|last3=de Jager \|first3=P. \|last4=Gilca \|first4=M. \|title=Rational use of Ashwagandha in Ayurveda (Traditional Indian Medicine) – A systematic analysis of the scientific evidence for its pharmacological activities \|journal=Journal of Ethnopharmacology \|volume=273 \|pages=113907 \|doi=10.1016/j.jep.2021.113907 \|pmc=PMC8274455 \|pmid=33831467 \|year=2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal \|last1=Mishra \|first1=Laxmi C. \|last2=Singh \|first2=Betilda B. \|last3=Dagenais \|first3=Simon \|title=Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): a review \|journal=Alternative Medicine Review \|volume=14 \|issue=5 \|pages=348–357 \|pmid=19803596 \|year=2000}}</ref>		'''Ashwagandha''' (अश्वगंधा) or ''Ashvagandha''; [[Withania somnifera]]), also known as '''Indian ginseng''' or '''winter cherry''', is a [[Rasayana\|rasayana]] (rejuvenator) herb in [[Ayurveda]], valued for its adaptogenic, balya (strength-promoting), and nervine properties. Primarily, the root is used for stress management, vitality, immunity, and musculoskeletal health as documented in classical texts like ''[[Charaka Samhita]]'' and modern clinical studies.<ref>{{cite journal \|last1=Singh \|first1=Narendra \|last2=Bhalla \|first2=M. \|last3=de Jager \|first3=P. \|last4=Gilca \|first4=M. \|title=Rational use of Ashwagandha in Ayurveda (Traditional Indian Medicine) – A systematic analysis of the scientific evidence for its pharmacological activities \|journal=Journal of Ethnopharmacology \|volume=273 \|pages=113907 \|doi=10.1016/j.jep.2021.113907 \|pmc=PMC8274455 \|pmid=33831467 \|year=2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal \|last1=Mishra \|first1=Laxmi C. \|last2=Singh \|first2=Betilda B. \|last3=Dagenais \|first3=Simon \|title=Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): a review \|journal=Alternative Medicine Review \|volume=14 \|issue=5 \|pages=348–357 \|pmid=19803596 \|year=2000}}</ref>

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	\|data1 = Herb database/Ashwagandha		\|data1 = Herb database/Ashwagandha
	\|label2 = Botanical name(s)		\|label2 = Botanical name(s)
	\|data2 = Withania somnifera		\|data2 = Withania somnifera (Linn.)
			\|label3 = Family
			\|data3 = Solanaceae
	\|label3 = Contributors		\|label3 = Contributors
	\|data3 = --		\|data3 = Dr.Yogesh S. Deole
	\|label4 = Year of publication		\|label4 = Year of publication
	\|data4 = ~~2023~~		\|data4 = 2026
	\|label5 = Publisher		\|label5 = Publisher
	\|data5 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre]]		\|data5 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre]]
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	==English name==		==English name==
	--		'''Indian ginseng''' or '''winter cherry'''

	==Synonyms ~~in Charak Samhita~~==		==Synonyms ==
	~~Ashwagandha~~

			Ashwagandha, Wajigandha, Varahakarni

	== Ayurvedic pharmacological properties ==		== Ayurvedic pharmacological properties ==

	* '''Rasa''' (taste): Madhura (sweet), tikta (bitter)		* '''Rasa''' (taste): Madhura (sweet), tikta (bitter)
	* '''Guna''' (properties): Snigdha (unctuous), guru (heavy)		* '''Guna''' (properties): Snigdha (unctuous), guru (heavy to digest)
	* '''Virya''' (potency): Ushna (hot)		* '''Virya''' (potency): Ushna (hot)
	* '''Vipaka''' (post-digestive effect): Madhura		* '''Vipaka''' (post-digestive effect): Madhura
	* '''Dosha Effect''': Primarily balances [[Vata dosha\|vata]], secondarily kapha; aggravates pitta in excess.		* '''Dosha Effect''': Primarily balances [[Vata dosha\|vata]], secondarily kapha; aggravates pitta in excess.
	* '''Classical Actions''': Medhya (intellect promoter), balya (strength), vajikarana (aphrodisiac), rasayana (rejuvenative).<ref name=":0">{{cite book \|last1=Sharma \|first1=P.V. \|title=Charaka Samhita \|publisher=Chaukhamba Orientalia \|location=Varanasi \|year=2014 \|isbn=978-8176371432}}</ref>		* '''Classical Actions''': Medhya (intellect promoter), balya (strength), vajikarana (aphrodisiac), rasayana (rejuvenative).<ref name=":0">{{cite book \|last1=Sharma \|first1=P.V.\|title=Charaka Samhita \|publisher=Chaukhamba Orientalia \|location=Varanasi \|year=2014 \|isbn=978-8176371432}}</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
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	==Safety==		==Safety==
	Generally safe (GRAS status); rare GI upset, drowsiness. Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism, pregnancy (uterine stimulant), nightshade allergy. LD<sub>50</sub> >2 g/kg in rodents.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) Monograph \|url=https://www.herbrally.com/monographs/ashwagandha \|publisher=HerbRally \|access-date=2026-03-16}}</ref>		Generally safe (GRAS status); rare GI upset, drowsiness. Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism, pregnancy (uterine stimulant), and nightshade allergy. LD<sub>50</sub> >2 g/kg in rodents.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) Monograph \|url=https://www.herbrally.com/monographs/ashwagandha \|publisher=HerbRally \|access-date=2026-03-16}}</ref>

	==Research==		==Research==

	Over 100 clinical trials support adaptogenic effects; NIH-funded studies ongoing for anxiety and sleep disorders. Withanolides modulate HPA axis, GABA receptors, and inflammation pathways (NF-κB inhibition).<ref name=":1">{{cite journal \|last1=Speers \|first1=A.B. \|last2=Cabey \|first2=K.A. \|last3=Souza \|first3=M.J. \|last4=Spencer \|first4=E.A. \|title=Effects of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on stress and the stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders anxiety, depression, and insomnia \|journal=Current Neuropharmacology \|volume=20 \|issue=7 \|pages=1–17 \|doi=10.2174/1570159X19666210813150419 \|year=2021}}</ref>		Over 100 clinical trials support adaptogenic effects; NIH-funded studies are ongoing for anxiety and sleep disorders. Withanolides modulate HPA axis, GABA receptors, and inflammation pathways (NF-κB inhibition).<ref name=":1">{{cite journal \|last1=Speers \|first1=A.B. \|last2=Cabey \|first2=K.A. \|last3=Souza \|first3=M.J. \|last4=Spencer \|first4=E.A. \|title=Effects of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on stress and the stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders anxiety, depression, and insomnia \|journal=Current Neuropharmacology \|volume=20 \|issue=7 \|pages=1–17 \|doi=10.2174/1570159X19666210813150419 \|year=2021}}</ref>

			==Current availability ==

			Available

			== Exzternal links ==

			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withania_somnifera Withania Somnifera]

	==References==		==References==
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	~~==Current availability ==~~

	~~Available~~

	~~==Current researches ==~~
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	\|Taste (rasa)		\|Taste (rasa)
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	\|Potency (veerya)		\|Potency (veerya)
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	\|Actions (karma)		\|Actions (karma)
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			Ashwagandha

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