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Traits, habitat, and cultivation of Aswagandha [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal]: a medicinal plant of Solanaceae

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Ashwagandha [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal] is a highly valued medicinal plant, recognized for its adaptogenic properties and diverse therapeutic applications. The present study provides a comprehensive overview of Ashwagandha's key botanical traits, natural habitat, and cultivation practices, with a focus on its ecological requirements, propagation methods, and challenges associated with cultivation. The review aims to support sustainable cultivation, conservation, and effective research of Ashwagandha by investigating its growth habits, environmental needs, and agricultural requirements, thereby supporting its long-term sustainability as a medicinal resource.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17075105

Authors: Sharma, Arti, Menasinakayi, Vijayananda S, Nithaniyal, Stalin, Mishra, Sweta, Neeraj, Neeraj

Institutions: Government of Himachal Pradesh, Botanical Survey of India, Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Government of Haryana

Language: English

Topic: Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7080304827

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