Withania somnifera belongs to the family of Solanaceae. It is widely used by the locals, especially in India, as a medicinal plant. W. somnifera is rich in alkaloid and steroidal lactone that account for various pharmacological activities. The present study aimed to review all the evidence on the ethnobotanical perspective of W. somnifera in some countries. This review also analyses the bioactive compounds that account for the pharmacological activities. The online medical literature ... Withania somnifera, also known as ashwagandha, is a shrub native to India and other regions. It has been used in traditional medicine, but its effectiveness and safety are unclear and it can cause liver damage. Withania somnifera is commonly known as Ashwagandha in Ayurvedic medicine, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry or winter cherry. It is a small evergreen shrub with long tuberous roots that belong to the Solanaceae (nightshade) family of plants (Figure 1). Withania somnifera has small, greenish-yellow flowers and smooth, round fruits with numerous seeds. This plant can be found in tropical and subtropical areas, ranging from South Africa, Middle East India and China (Dar et al., 2015). In India ... Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) helps in improving immune system. It is a potent adaptogen and aphrodisiac herb used in impotency, cancer, frequent miscarriage ...
