Full Description
For over 3,000 years, ashwagandha has held a prominent place in Ayurveda and Unani, two of India's ancient medicinal traditions. This revered herb, with its roots, leaves, and fruits, has been celebrated for its potent medicinal properties and adaptogenic benefits.
This book is a comprehensive exploration of ashwagandha's remarkable therapeutic potential. Drawing from centuries of traditional use and scientific advancements, it delves into the ethnopharmacology, botanical characteristics, phytochemicals, pharmacological activities, clinical trials, safety, toxicity, and formulations of this powerful herb.
With growing recognition of ashwagandha as a candidate for drug development, this book critically examines its applications across diverse health domains, from neurological and reproductive health to cancer and arthritis management. It identifies research gaps that must be addressed to elevate ashwagandha to a fully commercialized, evidence-based medical intervention.
Ashwagandha: Potential Drug Candidate from Ancient Ayurvedic Remedy provides insights for scientists, healthcare professionals, nutraceutical developers, and regulatory bodies. Whether seeking to develop innovative products, optimize fitness regimens, or craft informed nutritional plans, this book is the ultimate guide to harnessing the full potential of ashwagandha.
Contents
About the Editors. List of Contributors Foreword. Chapter 1 Controversies in Ashwagandha Research and Commercialisation. Chapter 2 Scientific Evidence against Traditional Claims of Ashwagandha in Unani System of Medicine. Chapter 3 Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Translating Traditional Wisdom into Evidence-Based Applications. Chapter 4 Ashwagandha: An Overview of Cultivation, Propagation, Extraction, and Its Phytochemistry. Chapter 5 Optimizing Withanolide Production through Innovative: In Vitro Propagation and Genetic Manipulation in Hairy Root Cultures. Chapter 6 Ashwagandha Species, Cultivars, and Agronomic Practices. Chapter 7 Ashwagandha¯: Pharmacological Review and Traditional Uses in Sri Lanka. Chapter 8 Steroidal Lactones of Ashwagandha: Influence of Geographical Variations and Molecular Insights. Chapter 9 Adaptogenic Health Benefits of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera L. Dunal): Phytochemical and Pharmacological Perspectives. Chapter 10 Leveraging Ashwagandha's Anti-Inflammatory Potential: Clinical Insights on Stress Management, Cognitive Enhancement, and Well-Being. Chapter 11 Preclinical Studies with Ashwagandha: An Overview. Chapter 12 Ashwagandha: A Promising Immunomodulatory Therapeutic Drug. Chapter 13 Pharmacokinetics of Ashwagandha Actives: A Novel Research Avenue and Its Clinical Relevance. Chapter 14 A Comprehensive Synopsis of Current Research on the Therapeutic Actions of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Chapter 15 Role of Withania somnifera as Androgenic. Chapter 16 Immunomodulatory Role of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): A Review of Important Traditional Therapeutic Constituents in Ayurveda. Chapter 17 Withaferin A in Human Health. Chapter 18 Systems Pharmacology Perspective of Withania somnifera in Immunomodulation and Multi-Organ Protection against Cytokine Storm in Viral Respiratory Infections. Chapter 19 Comprehensive Insights into the Pharmacological Marvels and Biopreservative Prowess of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal for Cardiovascular and Neurological Well-Being. Chapter 20 Ashwagandha: Mechanism and Therapeutic Benefits. Chapter 21 Ayurvedic Remedy: Harnessing Ashwagandha to Alleviate Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Cognitive Impairments. Chapter 22 The Impact of Withania somnifera on Cardiovascular Health: A Comprehensive Review. Chapter 23 Science of Ashwagandha: Therapeutic Potential in Reproductive and Sexual Health. Chapter 24 Neurotherapeutic Potential of Withania somnifera: Insights from Ayurvedic Medicine. Chapter 25 Adaptogens Unveiled: Ashwagandha's Multifaceted Role in Sports Nutrition and Mind-Body Health. Chapter 26 Alzheimer's and Ashwagandha: A Natural Approach to Cognitive Health. Chapter 27 Ashwagandha: Potential Drug Candidate from Ancient Ayurvedic Remedies. Chapter 28 Efficacy and Safety of Withania somnifera (Indian Ginseng) in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review of Evidence from Experimental Studies to Clinical Trials. Chapter 29 Looking beyond the Roots: Exploring the Untapped Potential of Withania somnifera. Chapter 30 Ashwagandha: The Magical Herb. Chapter 31 Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal): Clinical Experiences. Chapter 32 Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal): A Comprehensive Ayurveda Review on Health Promoting and Therapeutic Profiles. Chapter 33 Overview of Ashwagandha for Human Health and Diseases. Chapter 34 Overview of Ashwagandha Supplements. Chapter 35 Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (Linn.) Dunal): A Review on Safety, Efficacy and Toxicological Aspects. Chapter 36 Ashwagandha: A Global Herbal Market Crusader. Index.
