Ashwagandha
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Ashwagandha is a plant in the nightshade family. It's roots are used as a herb in Ayurvedic medicine.[1][2] It is considered an adaptogen and is a source of flavonoids.[2]
Antibacterial and antifungal[edit | edit source]
Ashwagandha extracts have been found to work against candida albicans fungus (root), E. coli (leaf and root), proteus aeruginosa (root), and proteus mirabilis (flower, leaf, stem and root) bacteria.[2]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "ASHWAGANDHA: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews". webmd.com. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Singh, G.; Kumar, P. (2011). "Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Flavonoids of Withania Somnifera L." Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 73 (4): 473–478. doi:10.4103/0250-474X.95656. ISSN 0250-474X. PMC 3374571. PMID 22707839.
