background: there are evidences regarding the prevalence of dysfunction in sexual function and behavior in diabetic people. experimental studies revealed a positive effect of withania somnifera on sexual function and behaviors. objective: in this research the effect of withania somnifera on sexual function in diabetic male wistar rats was assessed by measuring the serum levels of testosterone p...

abstract  introduction: hyperalgesia is considered as one the marked signs of subchronic diabetes mellitus that could affect the life style of the patients. with c onsidering the potential anti-diabetic effect of the medicinal plant withania somnifera (ws)( ashwagandha), this study was designed to investigate the analgesic effect of ws on formalin-induced nociceptive responses (standard formali...

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate CYP1A interaction of crude extracts (ethanolic, methanolic, hydromethanolic & aqueous) of Withania somnifera and its principal phytoconstituents (withaferin-A and withanolide-A) in rat and human liver microsomes. Methods: In vitro study were carried out in both rat & human liver microsomes while, in vivo CYP1A interaction potential was investi...

objective: opioid consumption has been widely increasing across the globe; however, it can cause adverse effects on the body. morphine, an opioid, can reduce sex hormones and fertility. withania somnifera (ws) is a traditional herb used to improve sexual activities. this study strives to investigate the effect of ws on sex hormones and gonadotropins in addicted male rats. materials and methods:...

Gate the properties of ashwagandha in an attempt to authenticate its use as a.Asgand consists of the roots of Withania somnifera which has various therapeutic actions such as. Withania somnifera Dunal belongs to the family solanaceae.Withania somnifera is a medicinal plant extends over a large area, from the.

In this study the use of plants for medicinal purpose used locally in the treatment of various diseases and we examined for their antioxidant activity. Therefore, the present investigation is part of continuing programme related to the biochemical screening of local plants used in Ancient Indian Medicine, Ayurveda, Siddha and Yunani. An Aqueous root extract of Withania Somnifera (L.) Dunal (Ash...

Infectious Bursal Disease is a severe viral disease of chicken responsible for serious economic losses to poultry farmers. The causative agent, Infectious Bursal Disease virus, is inhibited by nitric oxide. Root extract of the Indian ginseng, Withania somnifera, inhibits Infectious Bursal Disease virus in vitro. Also, Withania somnifera root extract is known to induce nitric oxide production in...

Objective Opioid consumption has been widely increasing across the globe; however, it can cause adverse effects on the body. Morphine, an opioid, can reduce sex hormones and fertility. Withania somnifera (WS) is a traditional herb used to improve sexual activities. This study strives to investigate the effect of WS on sex hormones and gonadotropins in addicted male rats. MaterialsAndMethods In ...

Anti-ulcer activity of methanolic extract of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) and its action against stress plus pyloric ligation induced gastric ulcer in rats has been reported. Treatment with Withania somnifera extract (100 mg/Kg/day p.o.) for 15 days significantly reduced ulcer index as compared to control group. Extract also significantly reduced volume of gastric secretion, free acidity an...

Withania somnifera of the family Solanaceae has been considered as an important herb in the traditional Ayurvedic and in the indigenous medical system in Bangladesh for its use in the prevention of different central nervous system (CNS) disorders, especially in the conditions of stress and neurodegenerative diseases. Five different extracts of Withania somnifera root were scrutinized to unfold ...