The Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants organized a scientific seminar discussing the therapeutic properties of Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) and its effective role in alternative medicine and pharmaceutical formulations.
The Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants at the College of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, organized a seminar titled "Ashwagandha as a Rasayana Herb." The seminar featured a lecture delivered by Assistant Lecturer Rafat Mohammed Abdullah, in which he explained that the "Withania somnifera" herb, commonly known as "Indian Ginseng," has been widely used in the Ayurvedic medical system.
He clarified that Ayurveda is considered the oldest practiced medical system, aiming not only to treat diseases but to prevent them through healthy habits and utilizing natural substances for body nourishment. This plant is utilized in treating various conditions, particularly functioning as a remedy for insomnia and as an anti-stress and anti-anxiety agent, with clinical studies confirming its efficacy in both areas. Currently, several pharmaceutical products are available that contain Ashwagandha extract, either exclusively or combined with other extracts.
