Withania somnifera also known as Ashwagandha or Amukkara kilangu (in tamil) is an
important medicinal herb used for more than 3000 years. Ashwagandha possesses some
important medicinal properties such as– anti microbial, anti-stress, anti-cancer, anti-tumor,
anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, such properties are due to the presence of
secondary metabolites. In the present investigation- whole plant parts (including leaves, roots,
and stems) of Withania somnifera were used to analyze phytochemicals. The prepared extract
was used to identify and verify with the help of GCMS. The present finding showed a total of
104 peaks, out of 104 peaks 45 peaks were found to indicate some important phytochemicals /
phyto compounds are- 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,3,6-triene. 1,3,6-Heptatriene, 2,5,5-trimethyl-,
Bicyclo[3.1.1] heptane, 6,6-dimethyl-2-, beta.-Myrcene, D-Limonene, t rans-2-Dodecen-1-ol,
Decanal, Benzaldehyde, 2,4,5-trimethyl-, Benzene, 1-(1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenyl)-, Tridecanoic
acid 4-, .beta.-Bisabolene, Carotol, Dodecanoic acid etc. The present investigation indicates
that the crude ethanolic extract of Withania somnifera possesses some important
phytochemicals that can be used to develop some novel plant-based anti-cancer drugs.
Keywords: Withania somnifera, GCMS, 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,3,6-triene, beta-Myrcene,
Carotol
Publication date: 01/01/2026
https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2026/January/MS_IJBPAS_2026_9775.pdf
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.1.9775
