A Systematic and Comprehensive Review on Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal- An Indian Ginseng
Journal Title: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Present review article reveals the importance of species Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, distributed in India and other parts of the world, this extensive research information on this species is highly significant for future researchers worldwide. In this article cytomorphological, phytochemical and biological activities inputs have been extensively recorded and discussed. As a part of our investigation on cytomorphological and phytochemical aspects for important medicinal plants from India, the aim of this pioneer attempt is to provide precise, truthful and detailed information of W. somnifera (L.). As per our knowledge, there is not even a single, combined, constructive review report available about this species, evaluated by using cytomorphological, phytochemical and biological activities based aspects.
Authors and Affiliations
Anisha Bano, Navdeep Sharma, Harcharan S. Dhaliwal, Vivek Sharma
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- EP ID EP344298
- DOI 10.9734/BJPR/2015/17102
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