Jivanti Herb

Withania coagulans Dunal is very well known for its ethnopharmacological activities. The withania coagulans, is common in Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and East India, also used in folk medicine. Fruits of the plant have a milk-coagulating characteristic . The fruits have been used for milk coagulation which is attributed to the enzymatic charisma of the plant . The fruits are sweet and are reported to be sedative, emetic, alterative and diuretic. They are useful in chronic disorders of liver. The fruits are also used in dyspepsia, flatulent coli and other intestinal infections. They are employed for treatment of asthma, biliousness and strangury. In some parts of the Indian sub-continent, the berries are used as a blood purifier. The twigs are chewed for cleaning teeth and the smoke of the plant is inhaled for relief of toothache.