Project Profile
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also
known as Indian ginseng, Winter cherry, Ajagandha, Kanaje Hindi and Samm Al
Ferakh, is a plant in Solanaceae or nightshade family. It grows as a stout
shrub that reaches a height of 170cm. Like the tomato which belongs to the
same family, ashwagandha bears yellow flowers and red fruit, though its
fruit is berry-like in size and shape. Ashwagandha grows prolifically in
India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
- Ashwagandha possesses anti-inflammatory,
antitumor, antistress, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, hemopoetic, and
rejuvenating properties. It also has a positive influence on the endocrine,
cardiopulmonary, and central nervous systems. The Indian Central Council for
Research on Ayurveda and Siddha tells us that ashwaganda root exerts its
most powerful pharmacological influence on the reproductive system,
neuropharmacological disorders,cardiovascular system, respiratory system,
bacteria, fungi, inflammation and gastric acidity
- Ethanolic or aqueous extract of the root
alone or in combination with other herbal materials is used in many
commercial herbal formulations under various trade names such as Mentat,
Geriforte, Pepcaps, 30 plus, Stresscom, Ashwagandharisht,
Ashwagandhadi-churan, Ashwagandha-rasayanrist, and Ashwagandha-ghrit
- The cultivation is done at Mandsore
district of Madhya Pradesh. Annual production of drug is 12,000 tons both
from wild as well as cultivated sources.Convolvulus arvensis Himalayan
mountain variety found in Nepal is the original one described in Sanskrit
texts, and that Withaniaa somnifera was discovered and used later by doctors
in India.
- The annual requirement of the drug in
Indian market is about 3000 tons.
Ashwagandha root has great demand in crude drug market. Present market rate
of dried root is about 80 per kg. The wholesale rate is about Rs 5000 per
quintal
- The US Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO)
has granted a dozen patents in the last five years on ashwagandha centred
findings.
- Ashwagandha has been used as an herbal
remedy for hundreds of years. It has many applications, and has been used by
Native Americans and Africans to treat inflammation, fevers, and to protect
against infection or illness. It has also been used to boost the immune
system, improve memory, and to promote overall wellness.
- The market report states that Over 150
ashwagandha accessions collected from all over India and chemoprofiled,
Contrasting chemotypes identified, Pharmacological studies of selected
plants underway and Positioning Ashwagandha in global herbal market through
systematic scientific validation.
- The Indian herb is not a commercial
success. One of the reasons for this is the lack of standards, which has led
to a wide variation in the chemical composition of ashwagandha-based drugs.
The discrepancy, detected during a recent study, occurs in herbal products
of even reputable companies.
| General Information
- Introduction, benefits and Supplement
recommendation
- History of Ashwagandha
- Ashwagandha: Wonder Herb of
India
- Historical use and Active Constituents
- Introduction, Origin, Chemical
Composition and Pharmacology
- Specification and Analysis
- History and Medicinal use of Ashwaganda
- Ashwaganda-The Great Hot Plant
- Ashwaganda Herb Information
- Physical Characteristics, Habitat and
Uses
Cultivation &Technology
- Cultivation Arrangement for Ashwaganda
- Cultivation Process of Ashwaganda
- Ashwaganda Cultivation in Polish climatic
conditions
- Ashwaganda Production Technology
- Seed Requirement for Ashwaganda
- Plantation and Extraction of Ashwaganda
Company Profiles
- Jeevan Herbs & Agro Farms
- Phyto Naturals
- Sai Phytoceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
- Jai Vankhandi
Medicinal Herbs
- Perennial Biotechs Pvt. Ltd
- Pravek Kalp
- Sriram Herbals
- VPS Agro Oils Pvt. Ltd.
- Cherain Chemicals
- Mother Herbs Pvt. Ltd. and Agro Products
- S.S.Herbals
Consultants
- Mr.Ruth Kutalek
- Mr.Laura S. Monti
- Mr.Pushpam Kumar
- Mr.Jeanette C.Roberts
- Mr.Nathan Sivin
- Mr.Helen Moss
- Mr.Sienna Radha Craig
- Dr.Gayathri Magesh
Patent
- US Patent-Dietary Supplement for
Nutritionally Promoting Healthy Joint Function
- US Patent-Process of Isolation of
withaferin
- US Patent-Natural Composition for
Treating Bone or Joint inflammation
- US Patent-Ghosal
- Pharmaceutical Patents
- Tamil Nadu State Medicinal Plant Board
- IPR Patents of Ashwaganda
- Compositions for alleviating inflammation
and oxidative stress in a mammal
- US Patent-Use of piperine as a
bioavailability enhancer
| Applications
- Ashwaganda uses
- Ashwagandha In Treating Arthritis
- Selective Killing of Cancer Cells by Leaf
Extract of Ashwagandha
- Effect of Ashwagandha in mice and Process
of aging in Human Volunteers.
- Benefits of Ashwaganda Herb and Plants
- Uses of dried Ashwaganda
- Health
Benefits of Ashwagandha
-
Traditional Ayurvedic Uses
- Ashwaganda Medicinal uses
Market
- Medicinal Plants and Extracts Market
- Market Scenario Of Medicinal Plants
- New Millennium Indian Technology
Leadership
Initiative
- Stress Reduction, Neural Protection and
lot more from an ancient herb
- Kerry to market calming bars with
Essentra
Products
- Ashwaganda Extract Products
- Him Herbal Products
-
Jarrow Ashwagandha-Sensoril
- Pravek Chyawanprash
- Herbal Tonic
- Ashwaganda Capsules
- Ashwaganda Root Products
- Natural Herbal
Rejuvenative
-
Optimized Ashwagandha Extract (Stimulant Free)
- Morpheme Ashwaganda Supplements
Report
- General Report of Herbal Medicine
- Retail Report of Ashwaganda
- Nutraceutical Food and Drinks Report
- Report of the Task Force on Conservation
& Sustainable use of Medicinal Plants
- American Botanical Council Report
Suppliers and Buyers
- Ashwaganda Suppliers
- Indian Suppliers List 1
- Indian Suppliers List 2
- Indian Suppliers List 3
- Indian Suppliers List 4
- Jai Vankhandi Medicinal Herbs
- Ashwaganda Powder Suppliers
- Export Shopee
- Surajbala Exports
- Ashwaganda Sell Offers
- Biosourcing.com
- Ashwaganda Root Suppliers
- Buyers of Medicinal Herbs
- Ashwaganda Buyers List
safety and Guides
- Ayurvedic Guide to Wellness:Ashwagandha
Rasayana
- Ashwagandha Review & Information
- Health Supplements Guide for Ashwaganda
- General Guide to use Ashwaganda
- The Practical Guide to Healthy Living
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