Aswagandha (Withania somnifera)
| Uses |
Aphrodisiac, tonic, diuretic and
abortifacient. Used in the preparation of vital tonics |
| Parts used |
Root |
| Active Ingredients |
Withanine
(Alkaloids and steroids) |
| Ayurvedic preparations |
Asgandhadi
churna, asgandhadi rasayana, asgandharishta |
| Cultural Practices | |
| Soil
& Climate |
Well
drained sandy-loam to red soil having pH 7.5 -8.0. Average
rain fall of 60-75 cm is best suited for rain fed crop |
| Propagation |
Seeds.
Late kharif crop. |
| Varities |
Jawahar Asgandh-20, Jawahar
Asgandh-134 |
| Irrigation |
Rain-fed |
| Weed Management
|
One
weeding and thinning at 25-30 days after sowing sufficient in
sub marginal lands. |
| Pest
and diseases: |
Damping
off, Seedling rotting and seedling blight: seed treatment with
Captan @ 3g /kg of seed |
| Yield |
Seed:
50-75
kg/ha, Root: 300-400 kg/ha |
| Post
harvest |
Crop is ready in 6 months.
The whole plant is uprooted and roots are separated out
for cleaning, drying and grading |
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