Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is also known as Physalis somnifera Linn. belongs to Solanaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Asghand, Joz Jandam.
The English names for this herb are Winter Cherry, Withania.
The Urdu names for this herb are Asgand, Asgand Shirin, Askan, Baibru Bodmar, Bhad, Bogni Buti, Gand, Lahai Baru.
Description
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. A suffruticose shrub 60-99 cm tall. Leaves are ovate 10 cm long, hairy. Flowers sessile to subsessile, greenish-yellow, in axillary clusters of 2-5. Berry globose, 6-8 mm broad, red. Seeds subpyriform to reniform, minutely reticulate-foveolate, yellowish-brown(84). Root hard, tapering and branched, below whitish-brown, woody and thick as the little finger; root bark thick, smooth, giving off irregularly branched fibrils; wood hard, of a white colour and not easily broken
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal's Root are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-rheumatic, Aphrodisiac, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Narcotic, Nervine Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal's Seeds are Diuretic, Hypnotic.
Indications
The indication of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal's Berries(green) is Ring Worm.
The indications of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal's Decoction(Root Bark) are Chest Complaints, Asthma.
The indication of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal's Flower is Sores.
The indications of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal's Leaves are Boils, Ulcers, Fever, Carbuncles, Painful Swelling, Swelling, Tumors, Eye Sores, Hemorrhoids.
The indications of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal's Root are Senile Debility, Rheumatic Fever, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leucoderma, Rheumatic Affections, Emaciation (women & children), Nervous Exhaustion, Sterility (Female), Glandular Swellings, General Debility, Loss of Memory, Spermatorrhoea.
The indications of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal's Tuber are Asthma, Leucoderma, Inflammations, Bronchitis, Lumbago, Arthritis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is Sharp.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Root | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- ASPHATONQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- AUJAIEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- D.L.S.Synergic
- FEMINISOSynergic
- FEMITONESynergic
- HABB-E-ASGANDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LEVONATE SQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- Majoon Shohag SoonthHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- MASTURINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUMSIK SULTANI JAWAHARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- NISAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- PROTONEQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- RAHAT TABQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SURANJEENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SURFICOL SYRUPQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- VERONAHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
Compound Preparations
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is used in the preparation of Halwai Ghaikwar, Ma'jun Muqawwi Rehm, Ma'jun Pamba Dana, Ma'jun Samagh, Ma'jun Zanjbil.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal are Centaurea behen Linn., Colchicum autumnale Linn., Saussurea lappa (Dcne.) Sch..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal are Somniferin, Somniferinine, Somnine, Tannin, Visamine, Withaferine A, Withananine, Withanine.
The active constituents of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal's Leaves are 3-Alpha-Tigloxytropine, Anaferine, Anahygrine, Choline, Cusohygrine, D1-Isopelletierine, Nicotine, Pelletierine, Pseudoatropine, Steroidal Lactones, Tropine, Withaferin-A, Withaferin-B, Withanolides.
The active constituents of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal's Root are Visamine, Withaferine A, Withaferinil.
Antidotes
The antidote of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston (Gum).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. (work in progress)