ISSN: 2578-4986
Authors: Parmeshwar Lal Saran*
Ashwagandha is an important hardy and drought-tolerant root medicinal herb. It is very important in terms of their immense health-promoting effects as well as from an economic point of view. It is a profitable venture for growing in sandy soils even in culturable wasteland and not preferred as a feed by wild animals. If appropriate region-specific cultivation of this plant can be done, that will have a huge impact on the quality and quantity of the raw materials. Nagori Ashwagandha (N.A.) can ensure a supply of good quality raw (long, thick, brittle and starchy roots) as well as formulated materials in both national and overseas markets. Integration of this selection into existing farming systems could be considered remunerative and will generate employment for local nomads involved in the collection and harvesting of Ashwagandha.
Keywords: Ashwagandha; Bird Damage; Nagori; Phyto-geographic region; Root Yield
