Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)—Current Research on the Health-Promoting Activities: A Narrative Review

P Mikulska, M Malinowska, M Ignacyk, P Szustowski… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, there has been a significant surge in reports on the health-promoting
benefits of winter cherry (Withania somnifera), also known as Ashwagandha. Its current …

Sleep deprivation-induced oxidative stress in rat models: a scoping systematic review

VS Neculicioiu, IA Colosi, C Costache, DA Toc… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Sleep deprivation is highly prevalent in the modern world, possibly reaching epidemic
proportions. While multiple theories regarding the roles of sleep exist (inactivity, energy …

Withania somnifera ameliorates sexual arousal and impotence in stressed sexually sluggish male rats by modulating neurotransmitters and NO/cGMP/PDE5α …

A Yadav, RK Mishra - Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Psychological stress is a growing global threat to male
sexual potency and erection efficiency. Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (WS), also known as …

Potential clinical applications of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in medicine and neuropsychiatry

M D'Cruz, C Andrade - Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Ashwagandha (ASW) is the extract of the plant Withania somnifera. It is widely
used in complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (CAIM) but is little discussed in …

Efficacy and anti-inflammatory activity of Ashwagandha sustained-release formulation on depression and anxiety induced by chronic unpredictable stress: In vivo and …

AV KrishnaRaju, V Somepalli… - Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Stress is the psychological, physiological, and behavioral response of an
individual's body when they perceive a lack of equilibrium between the demands placed …

Neuroprotective effects of Withania somnifera on ischemic stroke are mediated via anti-inflammatory response and modulation of neurotransmitter levels

A Sood, A Mehrotra, DK Dhawan, R Sandhir - Neurochemistry International, 2024 - Elsevier
The present study was designed to evaluate the beneficial effects of hydroalcoholic root
extract of Withania somnifera (WS) on ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) induced by Middle …

Exploring the therapeutic potential of cannabidiol for sleep deprivation-induced hyperalgesia

K Zhu, S Chen, X Qin, W Bai, J Hao, X Xu, H Guo… - …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hyperalgesia resulting from sleep deprivation (SD) poses a significant a global public health
challenge with limited treatment options. The nucleus accumbens (NAc) plays a crucial role …

Isobicyclogermacrenal ameliorates hippocampal ferroptosis involvement in neurochemical disruptions and neuroinflammation induced by sleep deprivation in rats

A Yan, Z Li, Y Gao, F Hu, S Han, F Liu, Z Liu, J Chen… - Phytomedicine, 2025 - Elsevier
Background Sleep deprivation (SLD) is a widespread condition that disrupts physiological
functions and may increase mortality risk. Valeriana officinalis, a traditional medicinal herb …

Exploring the effects of probiotics on olanzapine-induced metabolic syndrome through the gut microbiota

S Mushraf, K Chawla, SMA Fayaz, AJ Mathew… - Gut Pathogens, 2024 - Springer
Background Maintaining gut microbial homeostasis is crucial for human health, as
imbalances in the gut microbiota (GM) can lead to various diseases, including metabolic …

Investigating the Impact of Ashwagandha and Meditation on Stress Induced Obesogenic Eating Behaviours

D Quinones, M Barrow, K Seidler - Journal of the American …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Obesity has been identified as a rapidly rising pandemic within the developed world,
potentially increasing the risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Various …