Accession #: 199200148
Accession Date: 1991-06-01
Common name: Ashwagandha
Family: Solanaceae
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Country of Origin: Africa. southern Europe and western Asia
Description:
Uses: This plant provides a stimulus for strength especially in the elderly while also used as a sedative and sleep inducing agent if prepared correctly. Ayurveda uses include anti-inflammatory properties which have been helpful in arthritis, for sexual vitality and as a liver tonic. <p> Modern studies on this plant testing the efficacy of it's antimicrobial properties have shown that an aqueous solution of the leaves is very effective in killing bacteria.<sup>4</sup> <p> For a few African Traditional remedies, this plant has been used to reduce fever, convulsions, and rheumatic pains.
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USDA Zone: 7-10
Source: seed from stock #850485
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