Impact of Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) on the ProteinComposition of Specific Tissues in Channa Gachua

Authors

  • Manikandaraja Department of Zoology and Research Centre, Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Trichendhur, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Ananth Kumar Department of Biotechnology, Arulmigu Pannirupidi Ayyan College of Arts and Science, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Nagarajan K Assistant Professor, Dept of Opthalmology, Saveetha Institute of Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha University, Chennai, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JALP/2025(6)147

Keywords:

Channa Gachua, Withania Somnifera, Induced Breeding, Protein Profile

Abstract

An attempt has been made to ascertain the impact of the homeopathic medication Withania somnifera on the level of tissue protein and weight gain in Channa gachua. A 30-day feeding trial was conducted to investigate the impact of Withania somnifera, an herbal supplement, on the diet. The quantity of protein in the muscles, liver, and ovaries of the fish under treatment and the control group was measured. The amount of protein in the fish’s liver and muscle that received ashwagandha treatment did not significantly increase. On the other hand, the ovary displayed a noticeably higher protein content per gram of tissue. The amount of tissue protein in the ovary after it is fed an experimental diet causes the ovary to mature prematurely

Author Biographies

  • Manikandaraja, Department of Zoology and Research Centre, Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Trichendhur, Tamil Nadu, India

    Department of Zoology and Research Centre, Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Trichendhur, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Ananth Kumar, Department of Biotechnology, Arulmigu Pannirupidi Ayyan College of Arts and Science, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

    Department of Biotechnology, Arulmigu Pannirupidi Ayyan College of Arts and Science, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Nagarajan K, Assistant Professor, Dept of Opthalmology, Saveetha Institute of Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha University, Chennai, India

    Assistant Professor, Dept of Opthalmology, Saveetha Institute of Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha University, Chennai, India

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Published

2025-09-29