Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ASHWAGANDHA: THERAPEUTIC POTENTIALS AND CULTIVATION ENHANCEMENT THROUGH VRIKSHAYURVEDA-BASED KUNAPJALA

*Dr. Udesh Kumar and Dr. Anil Sharma

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Abstract

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), a renowned herb in Ayurvedic medicine, has been traditionally employed for its wide range of therapeutic potentials. This review aims to comprehensively evaluate the therapeutic benefits of Ashwagandha as documented in classical Ayurvedic texts and supported by modern pharmacological research. Furthermore, it explores the cultivation enhancement of Ashwagandha through Vrikshayurveda, particularly focusing on the use of Kunapjala, an ancient organic fertilizer. This integration of traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific insights offers a holistic approach to understanding and optimizing the use of Ashwagandha. Furthermore, it explores the cultivation enhancement of Ashwagandha through Vrikshayurveda, particularly focusing on the use of Kunapjala, an ancient organic fertilizer.

Keywords: Vrikshayurveda, Ashwagandha, Therapeutic benefits, Ayurveda, Pharmacological research, Kunapjala, Hypertension.