A systematic review of the clinical use of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) to ameliorate cognitive dysfunction
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DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6552
Abstract: Many developed countries are experiencing a rapidly “greying” population, and cognitive decline is common in the elderly. There is no cure for dementia, and pharmacotherapy options to treat cognitive dysfunction provide limited symptomatic improvements. Withania… read more here.
Keywords: withania somnifera; somnifera; systematic review; cognitive dysfunction ... See more keywords
Foliar Concentrations of Selected Elements, Assessment of Oxidative Stress Markers and Role of Antioxidant Defense System is Associated with Fly Ash Stress Tolerance in Withania somnifera
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DOI: 10.1007/s00344-020-10200-6
Abstract: Increased dependence on thermal power has resulted in a significant increase in the generation of fly ash (FA), which exacerbates environmental pollution. In order to mitigate this source of pollution, we propose covering FA dumps… read more here.
Keywords: somnifera; pollution; tolerance; stress ... See more keywords
Dietary supplementation with Withania somnifera root powder ameliorates experimentally induced Infectious Bursal Disease in chicken
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-019-02104-9
Abstract: Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) is an economically important, immunosuppressive viral disease of chicken. Withania somnifera, a well-known Indian medicinal plant and functional food, finds extensive ethnomedicinal and ethnoveterinary use in the subcontinent. Root extracts of… read more here.
Keywords: withania somnifera; root powder; supplementation; somnifera ... See more keywords
Pharmacological and ameliorative effects of Withania somnifera against cadmium chloride–induced oxidative stress and immune suppression in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15630-7
Abstract: This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation of aqueous extract of Withania somnifera (W. somnifera) against cadmium chloride–induced toxicity in the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Five experimental groups were designed:… read more here.
Keywords: toxicity; chloride induced; cadmium chloride; somnifera ... See more keywords
Withania somnifera Regulates Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Energetics in Rat Cortical Neurons: Role of BDNF and SIRT1
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DOI: 10.1007/s12035-025-04920-7
Abstract: Withania somnifera, a psychoactive plant with putative neuroprotective actions, is used in Indian traditional medicine for the treatment of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. However, the key mechanisms underlying the pleiotropic actions of Withania somnifera on… read more here.
Keywords: somnifera; role; bdnf sirt1; cortical neurons ... See more keywords
Green Synthesis of Selenium Nanoparticle Using Leaves Extract of Withania somnifera and Its Biological Applications and Photocatalytic Activities
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DOI: 10.1007/s12668-018-0566-8
Abstract: AbstractThe green Se NPs (selenium nanoparticles) are formed by simple mixing of Withania somnifera (W. somnifera) leaves extract and selenious acid (H2SeO3) solution. This mixture was stirred which gave a dispersion of Se NPs conjugated… read more here.
Keywords: withania somnifera; somnifera; leaves extract; analysis ... See more keywords
Multifunctional neuroprotective effect of Withanone, a compound from Withania somnifera roots in alleviating cognitive dysfunction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2017.10.019
Abstract: Graphical abstract Figure. No Caption available. HighlightsWith the increase in life expectancy there is sharp increase in the older patient base raising concerns about the increase in the age related degenerative diseases specifically AD.Since AD… read more here.
Keywords: withania somnifera; bgr; somnifera; compound ... See more keywords
Comparative investigation of therapeutic plant Withania somnifera for yield, productivity, withanolide content, and expression of pathway genes during contrasting seasons
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112508
Abstract: Abstract Several environmental factors such as weather, season, temperature, biotic, and abiotic factors affect the plant productivity and content of secondary metabolites. Present work is carried out to investigate the physiological and biochemical effects owing… read more here.
Keywords: somnifera; plant; productivity; pathway ... See more keywords
A comparative study of the efficiency of Withania somnifera and carbamazepine on lifespan, reproduction and epileptic phenotype – A study in Drosophila paralytic mutant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.11.002
Abstract: Background Seizure disorders are considered a serious health issue because of the vast number of people affected globally and the limited treatment options. Approximately 15 million epileptic patients worldwide do not respond to any of… read more here.
Keywords: study; paralytic mutant; epileptic phenotype; somnifera ... See more keywords
Comparative evaluation of the effects of Withania somnifera with pentoxifylline on the sperm parameters in idiopathic male infertility: A triple‐blind randomised clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1111/and.13041
Abstract: In this triple‐blind randomised clinical trial, we compared the effects of Withania somnifera and pentoxifylline on the sperm parameters in idiopathic male infertility. One hundred infertile male patients were randomly allocated into either W. somnifera… read more here.
Keywords: somnifera; pentoxifylline; somnifera pentoxifylline; parameters idiopathic ... See more keywords
Assessment of Ultrasound‐Assisted Dried Withania somnifera: Nutritional Value, Functional Characteristics of Supplemented Flour, Dough Rheology, and Sensory Attributes of Flat Unleavened Bread
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DOI: 10.1155/jfpp/9938364
Abstract: The rising prevalence of diet‐related health issues, increasing consumer awareness, and climate concerns have led to a growing interest in sustainable health‐promoting foods made from natural substances. Among the various medicinal plants, Withania somnifera (commonly… read more here.
Keywords: rheology; somnifera; dough rheology; flat unleavened ... See more keywords