Asparagus racemosus belongs to the family Asparagaceae, commonly known as Satavari.
This Asparagus genus has around 300 species cultivated in the world, mainly grow in shade and tropical climates at low altitudes throughout the India, Asia, Australia and Africa.
It is an indigenous monocot medicinal plant of India.
Asparagus racemosus root extracts (AR) have possess a variety of pharmacological and therapeutic properties like Antioxidant, galactagogue, antiulcer, rejuvenative, phytoestrogenic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, carminative, stomachic, energetic, antiseptic, adaptogenic, anxiolytic, antidepressive, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, analgesic, cardioprotective chemopreventive, cerebroprotective, anti-HIV, antilithiatic. antioxidant, antimicrobial, antipyretic effects of the phytochemical constituents in them.
Steroidal saponins shatavarins the major bioactive components in A. racemosus, are receiving attention because of their role as immunomodulant, galactogauge, adaptogen, antitussive, anticarcinogenic, antioxidant, and antidiarrheal, ultimately improve the quality of life.
Ayurveda recommended it is for prevention and treatment of :-
1)gastric ulcers,
2)dyspepsia and
3)as a galactagogue
The root extract of A.racemosus is prescribed in Ayurveda to increases milk secretion during laction
The powdered dried root of A. racemosus is used in Ayurveda for dysepesia. Oral administration of powdered dried root of A. racemosus has been found to promote gastric emptying in healthy volunteers.
