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@article{202765,
        author = {Akanksha Kendre and Dnyaneshwari Nikat and Bhumi Gaikwad and Vilasini R. Pandav},
        title = {Ashwagandha: A Review on the medicinal properties and pharmacological uses of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {7201-7206},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202765},
        abstract = {Withania somnifera belongs to the family Solanaceae and is commonly known as Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha has a long tradition of use in Ayurvedic Medicine. Ashwagandha is a very popular medicinal herb originated mainly in India. Ashwagandha, the iconic drug of Ayurveda with a long-standing historical legacy, finds synergistic use in a long range of therapeutic applications. This review paper is presented to compile all the updated information on its phytochemical and pharmacological activities. It is the one of the ingredients in many formulations to increase energy, improve overall health. A class of phytochemicals which are utilized as a main constituent in many formulations that referred a sedative, diuretic, mitigating mainly use for boosting up energy. Ashwagandha being a natural herb possess numerous medicinal benefits for the human body. It can be easily cultivated in home lawns thereby increasing its socio-economical utility. The herb is enriched with many unidentified, unbelievable and miraculous properties},
        keywords = {Ashwagandha, Ayurvedic, Withania Somnifera},
        month = {May},
        }