In the present pandemic, demands for natural herbs and spices have been
surprisingly enhanced, and the reason behind enhancements in the demands of these
spices and herbs are genuine because they have super immunity boosting capability,
and they strengthen the human body against various diseases and pathogenic microbes.
In this direction, Withania somnifera, also popularly known as ‘Ashwagandha,’ is one
of the popular herbs known for its different medicinal values and various biological
functions. This Ayurvedic herb is known for its potential anti-inflammatory properties,
fatigue reduction, stress reduction, anticancer properties, and it is also helpful for
diabetic patients, arthritis pain, and others. Due to lack of research and scientific
evidence, there is no concrete information on the direct medicinal importance and use
of this plant, but it has a historical pharmaceutical role in Ayurveda as traditional
Indian medicine, and its medicinal impacts have now been proved via various pieces of
research. This chapter concisely describes the various recent clinical aspects and pieces
of research on this medicinally valuable herb.
Keywords: Ashwagandha, Anti-diabetic, Anti-inflammatory, Anticancer, Ayurveda, Herbs, Medicinal properties, Stress, Withania somnifera.
