ABSTRACT:
This paper’s goal is to examine the research on Withania somnifera, also known as Ashwagandha, a plant that is frequently utilized in Ayurvedic medicine. In particular, publications about toxicity, therapeutic advantages, and chemical features were looked for in the literature review.1
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Anjela A. Nazareth, Prangya P. Sahoo. Ashwagandha – Your Recharger. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2024; 12(2):142-4. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2024.00031
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Anjela A. Nazareth, Prangya P. Sahoo. Ashwagandha – Your Recharger. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2024; 12(2):142-4. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2024.00031 Available on: https://ijneronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-12-2-14
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