Abstract

SATAVARI (ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS WILLD), A WORLDWIDE USED PLANT AND ITS POTENTIALITY-AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW WITH CONTEMPORARY VIEW

Nisith Kumar Mandal* and Hazera Khatun

ABSTRACT

Asparagus racemosus is commonly called as Shatavari, is one of the important herbs describe in Ayurveda. Shatavari means hundred rooted herbs or who possesses a hundred husbands or acceptable to many. It is considered both a general tonic and a female reproductive tonic. Shatavari may be translated as “100 spouses, implying its ability to increase fertility and vitality. A. racemosus is a well known Ayurvedic rasayana (rejuvenating effect) which prevent ageing, increase longevity, impart immunity and improve mental function, vigor and add vitality to the body. It is commonly used for heart burn, ulcer, neuropathies, as a galactogauge. Its chemical constituents effective against a large number of aliments. This review aims at providing comprehensive information about Shatavari and its therapeutically uses found in Ayurvedic text as well as recent research.

Keywords: Satavari, Asparagus racemosus, Ayurveda. Rasayana.