Open AccessPharmacognostic and Nootropic Aspects of Withania Somnifera: A Potential Herbal Drug as Memory Enhancer
Author(s) -
Minakshee G. Nimbalwar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal for research in applied science and engineering technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2321-9653
DOI - 10.22214/ijraset.2021.37402
Subject(s) - withania somnifera , nootropic , traditional medicine , indian subcontinent , biology , pharmacology , medicine , alternative medicine , history , ancient history , pathology
Withania somnifera is a well-known herbal drug commonly used in India and Indian subcontinent. It contains a spectrum of diverse phytoconstituents that are responsible for number of significant biological effects. Various parts of plants especially roots are rich in source of active phytoconstituents. In the current COVID-19 situation, various national and international agencies are suggesting the use of plant for increasing immunity as well as memory booster. The drug is mainly used in the management of brain related disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress, etc. The mainly used as memory enhancer as it increases the neurogenesis process in the brain. In present paper, we have covered the pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, and therapeutic applications of the plant related to the brain. Keywords: Withania somnifera; Memory enhancer; Roots; Stress.