The extract is derived form the roots of Withania somnifera belonging to family Solanaceae. It is commonly known as Ashwagandha which indicates the equine (of horses) odor of the plant. Its main use, as described in Ayurvedic literature, is as a "rasayana" or rejuvenating drug and hence also traditionally known as Avarada which suggests the application of this plant for enhancing longevity. Withania somnifera is one of the best known and most researched Ayurvedic herbs and holds a place in the Ayurvedic traditions similar to Ginseng in Chinese therapies. For that reason, Withania somnifera has been often referred to as the "Indian Ginseng". Withania somnifera is used in several indigenous drug preparations for maintaining health as well as treatment of several disease conditions. Its main use is as an immunomodulator and as an antistress. Withania contains number of phytoconstituents, withanolides as the major constituent.
Scientific Evidence
The effect of extract of Withania somnifera was studied against paclitaxel-induced neutropenia in mice where it was observed to induce bone marrow proliferation. The results suggested the potential of Withania somnifera as an adjuvant during cancer chemotherapy for the prevention of bone marrow depression often associated with anticancer drugs like cyclophosphamide. The extract was also found to significantly reduce leucopenia induced by cyclophosphamide (CTX) treatment. The total alkaloids present in Withania somnifera produced a taming and a mild depressant effect (tranquillizer-sedative type) on the central nervous system in several experimental animals. The neuroprotective effects of Withania somnifera were studied on stressed adult female Swiss albino rats. The study demonstrated the antistress effects of Withania somnifera.
Number of the other scientific uses are antistress, anticancer, urino-genital, anti convulscent, anti arthritic, anti inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and many more and more
Our Product Specification
| PRODUCT |
Withania somnifera dry extract |
| REF |
WSRE/MR |
| PART USED |
Roots |
| GMO STATUS |
Non GMO |
| IRRADIATION STATUS |
Non irradiated |
| DESCRIPTION |
Brown powder |
| ORGANOLEPTIC TEST |
Characteristic bitter taste |
| SOLUBILITY BY IP 66 METHOD |
| a) IN 55% ALCOHOL |
Not less than 70% |
| ASSAY |
| TOTAL WITHANOLIDES |
Not less than 1.5% |
| ALKALOIDS |
Not less than 0.7% |
| MICROBIAL PROFILE |
| a) TOTAL PLATE COUNT |
Not more than 1000 CFU/G |
| b) YEAST & MOULDS |
Not more than 100 CFU/G |
| c) E. COLI |
Absent |
| d) SALMONELLA |
Absent |
| HEAVY METALS |
| ARSENIC |
Not more than 1 ppm |
| CADMIUM |
Not more than 1 ppm |
| LEAD |
Not more than 3 ppm |
| MERCURY |
Not more than 1 ppm |
| AFLATOXINS |
Not more than 1 ppb |
| SHELF LIFE |
2 years |
| PACKING |
25kg Fiber drums |
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