Vol. 7, Issue 2 (2019)
Studies on quality assessment of ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera) powder
Author(s): Shailesh Veer, Sawate AR, Kshirsagar RB, Agarkar BS and Patil BM
Abstract: Ashwagandha root having a tremendous importance in Ayurveda and medical system. Based on these phytochemical screenings were carried out for various extracts of ashwagandha root powder. The preliminary phytochemical screening showed the presence of various phytochemicals viz., Alkaloid, Flavonoid, Tanin, Saponin, Carbohydrates and Glycosides. Various efforts have been made to evaluate functional and reconstitute properties of powder. Further ashwagandha root powder was analyzed for its physical, functional, reconstitutional and for proximate composition. Our study shows that ashwagandha root powder is great source of nutraceuticals and phytochemicals.
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Shailesh Veer, Sawate AR, Kshirsagar RB, Agarkar BS, Patil BM. Studies on quality assessment of ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera) powder. Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(2):556-559.
