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Plant Extract Analysis and Cancer-Fighting Potential of Ashwagandha Stem
Jenn Hoskins
22nd August, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Era University studied the methanolic extract of Withania somnifera stem (WSME) for its health benefits
- WSME is rich in Withaferin A and has high phenolic and flavonoid content
- WSME showed strong antioxidant activity and mild antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus
- WSME significantly inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells without harming normal cells
References
Main Study
1) Phytochemical characterization, biochemical profiling and evaluation of anticancer potential of methanolic extract of Withania somnifera stem.
Published 20th August, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1515/jcim-2024-0185
Related Studies
2) An overview on ashwagandha: a Rasayana (rejuvenator) of Ayurveda.
3) Evaluation and Comparison of the In Vitro Cytotoxic Activity of Withania somnifera Methanolic and Ethanolic Extracts against MDA-MB-231 and Vero Cell Lines.