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 Withania
somnifera is an erect shrub. The plant has steroidal lactones
- withanolides, withaferin, which are estrogenic compounds.
The principal constituents of its roots are the alkaloids somnine,
somniferine, withanine, tropine, psuedotropine and anaferine. It
is used in asthma and as a uterine sedative. Its alkaloids showed
relaxant and antispasmodic effects against several spasmogens on
intestinal, uterine, bronchial, tracheal and blood vascular muscles.
It is a rasayana agent in the indigenous system of medicine, Ayurveda.
It helps in increasing the sense of well being and improves sexual
performance.
Used in Abana
(HeartCare), Geriforte
(GeriCare / StressCare), Mentat
(MindCare), Mentat
syrup, Reosto,
Tentex forte
(VigorCare for Men), Anti-Stress
Massage Oil, Nourishing Baby Oil,
Nourishing
Skin Cream, Anxocare,
Galactin
Vet, Geriforte
Aqua, Geriforte
Vet, Immunol,
Tentex
forte Vet, Ashvagandha.
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much-branched, beautiful shrub, with fluted stems and long, spreading
branches.
The flowers yield a red dye. They contain a fairly high level of
tannin. They are used in bowel complaints and hemorrhages and administered
in menorrhagia and seminal weakness. An extract of the plant was
found to stimulate the contraction of the intestinal loop, and investigations
have corroborated the clinical use of the drug in bowel complaints.
The drug also shows antipyretic action which compares favorably
with that of acetylsalicylic acid. The dried flowers are powdered
and sprinkled over ulcers and wounds to diminish discharge and promote
granulation.
Used in Lukol.
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small, deciduous tree with a light gray, scaly smooth bark.
It is effective in psoriasis and nonspecific dermatitis. The leaves
are used in various skin disorders including herpes. It has astringent
and anti-inflammatory activities, used as an antibacterial in several
skin disorders. It has antidandruff activity and is used in the
treatment of various scalp and skin disorders.
Used in Lukol,
Anti-Dandruff
Hair Oil, Lip Balm.
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