Effects of root extract of Ashwagandha, Withania somnifera, on function of thyroid in cockerel


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Authors

  • SUNANDA PANDA
  • ANAND KAR

Keywords:

Ashwagandha, Triiodothyronine, Thyroxine, Withania somnifera

Abstract

Importance of root extract of Ashwagandha, Withania somnifora (Solanaceae), in thyroid function has been studied in  cockerels. Its root extract (20 mg/day/animal for 30 days) increased serum thyroxine (T4 ) concentrations suggesting its prothyroidic action. However, triidothyronine (T3 ) conce;ntrations and T3 :T4 ratio were not altered significantly indicating little or no role of this plant in extrathyroidal (fonversion of T4 to  T3 ' the major source of T3 generation. The drug also increased the plasma protein concentrations.

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Author Biographies

  • SUNANDA PANDA
    Junior Research Fellow, Devi Ahilya University, Vigyan Bhawan, Khandwa Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452 001
  • ANAND KAR
    Senior Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, Devi Ahilya University, Vigyan Bhawan, Khandwa Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452 001

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Vol. 67 No. 7 (1997)

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How to Cite

PANDA, S., & KAR, A. (2013). Effects of root extract of Ashwagandha, Withania somnifera, on function of thyroid in cockerel. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 67(7). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/34703