Botanical Name: Withania somnifera
Family: Solanaceae
Common Name: Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng
Tamil Name: அமுக்கிரா
Habit: Perennial Herb / Shrub
Status: Native
Flowering & Fruiting: July - January
- The plant is present in All districts of Tamil Nadu.
- The root of the plant is having high medicinal value and predominantly used in Ayurvedic medicine.
- It is mainly used to enhance physical fitness and relieve from mental stress.
- The powder form of dried root is sold out for 180 rupees per kilogram.
- The dried parts of roots are sold out for 5,500 - 8000 rupees per kilogram.
- It is used in the preparation of Adaptogenic tonic which aids in normalize and regulates the systems of body.
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