Withania somnifera (Linn.) Dunal |
Family |
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Solanaceae |
Trade name |
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Aswagandha |
Sanskrit Name |
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Asvagandha, Varahakarni |
Telugu Name |
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Aswagandha, Pannerugadda |
Habit |
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Shrub |
Propagation |
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Seeds |
Parts Used |
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Roots, Leaves |
Uses |
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Nervine sedative, Aphrodisiac, Emaciation and debility, Improving vitality, to cure sterility of women, Insomnia, Sore eyes, Febrifuge, Ulcers |