Medicinal Plants of India - 1


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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