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Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera (Solanaceae); also known as Asagand, Indian ginseng, winter cherry; small under shrub valued for its use in over 150 drugs of Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine; grows as late rainy season crop; cultivation by direct seed sowing or transplanting in July/August, roots ready for harvesting in January-March; part used roots; root contains withanolides; used in rheumatism, nervous disorders, epilepsy, weakness, etc; Improved variety developed by CIMAP : Poshita
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