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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
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]
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References
- ↑ "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.
