NIH MeSH · D032341Organisms
Withania
Also known asWithanias · Withania somnifera · somniferas, Withania · Withania somniferas
Definition
A plant genus of the family SOLANACEAE. Members contain withanolides. Withania somnifera is the source of ashwagandha and aswal.
MeSH classification
- B01.875.800.575.912.250.908.500.950
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What does Withania mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family SOLANACEAE. Members contain withanolides. Withania somnifera is the source of ashwagandha and aswal. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Withania known by any other names?
Yes. Withania is also referred to as Withanias, Withania somnifera, somniferas, Withania, Withania somniferas in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Withania sit in the medical classification?
Withania falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.908.500.950). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D032341) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗