Antistressor Effect of Withania somnifera

This section is compiledby Frank M. Painter, D.C.
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FROM:   J Ethnopharmacol 1999 (Jan);   64 (1):   91–93

Archana R, Namasivayam A

Department of Physiology, Dr ALM PG. Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani, India


Withania somnifera is an Indian medicinal plant used widely in the treatment of many clinical conditions in India. Its antistressor properties have been investigated in this study using adult Wistar strain albino rats and cold water swimming stress test. The results indicate that the drug treated animals show better stress tolerance.

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