Botanical Name -: Asparagus racemosus
Family Name -: Liliaceae
Other Name -: Hundred husband ,Shatmuli,Shatawari
Description
Asparagus racemosus is commonly known as Shatavari, atirasaa, shatmuli, bahusutaa, shatpado . and belong to liliaceae family. Shatavari means "she who possesses a hundred husbands. It is the creeper plant. It is a shrub and.climb over one to three high with semi shade or no shade.Even the color of the asparagus flower is discrete being a greenish yellow, barely seen from the context of the whole plant. The flowers are white colors,neutral and pollinated. The stem is strait , climb, bitter and smooth. The leaves are like pine-needles, small and uniform. Planting comfrey close can give a seal source of leaves to choose for mulch and that it loves liquid manure made with comfrey.The root has clustered.It require light ,sandy ,well drained soil. and free frost climate. It is found Africs, Australia, India and Himalayas.The plant is also considered as an adaptogenic substance. It ha vitaminsA, B, folic acid, C, E and minerals such as iron, phosphorus, potassium etc.It containns alkaloids, proteins, starch and tannin. Saponins is also present in roots. It is beneficial for both a general tonic and a female reproductive tonic.It is especially rich in vitamin E and two ounces can provide a good daily dose. The dried root yield sitosterol,dihydroxy,benzaldehyde and undecanyl cetanoate and contains a large amount of saccharine mattter, mucilage and minerals etc. . The root was found for reduce gastric emptying time comparable to that of metoclopramide. Asparagus racemosus is a best rasayana herb and as an adaptogen to increase the non-specific resistance of organisms against a variety of stresses.The whole has potent antioxidant, immunostimulant, anti-dyspepsia and antitussive effects. It is grow very well in sub-tropic areas. Plant asparagus in a well-drained, permanent position in the garden as it may grow for ten or more years. The whole plant is useful for culinary and medicinal purpose. Methodical study has found that asparagus contains a matter that can sever up oxalate crystals . It is best source of fibre and hence useful to stimulates lazy bowels.In healing therapies not only asparagus branch are used but also the rhizome and at times the roots. It has bitter taste and useful in many diseases .The men as well as the women can receive benefit of this plant , famous effects being noticed not only when this plant is addicted uncooked or specially in form of juice but also when is set like any extra food.
Uses
Asparagus is benifit for many diseases lile Anti dysenteric,Nutritive tonic,Antispasmodi,Adaptogen,Anti tussive,Anti bacterial,Diarrhea,Female reproductive tonic,Insomnia,Nervousness,Pain,Hyperacidity,Digestive,Stomach ulcer,Diabetes,Brain complaint,Stiffness joints,Respiratory system,Rheumatism,Fever,Dehydration,gastric ulcers, dyspepsia and as a galactogogue.The rhizome is a soothing tonic that acts mainly on the circulatory, digestive system. The root is used fresh in the treatment of dysentery.The root is useful for ulcer conditions and it has anobolic property. Its main use has been as a galactagogue to increase milk secretion during lactation.It is also used for menopausal symptoms and to increase lactation. It is used in pregnancy for threatened abortion. It also .used in cooking, are a rich source of vitamins and minerals.The plant is also a diuretic and can aid the elimination of water through urination, a special boon in cases of water retention . Asparagus can be used to treat many kidney conditions, but it should not be used in cases of inflammations. It is also helpful in cleansing cholesterol from arteries and hence is useful in treating vascular problems .The use of the tuberous root is gout, prerperal diseases, lactic disorders, haematuria, bleeding conditions and also given in hyperacidity . It is also useful in female genitourinary tract, intestinal infection, ulcer, sexual weakness for spermatogenesis. It has Phytochemistry prperty and hence useful for antibiotic, bacteristatic, fungistatic.The whole plant is beneficial for healing; malnutrition, weakness, sedatives, etc.other to treat tumours and cancers. The plant is very beneficial for to increase breast milk for nursing mothers. It is also useful in cough, asthma, tuberculosis, cold , chest infections ans other respiratory diseases and for strengthening the lungs. . It is also useful in urine problems and kidney functions
How to use in different diseases
Asparagus racemous root powder is very useful in dysentery. The root powder is taken 1teaspoonful with water twice daily.The oil is useful in rheumatism. The oil is taken twice daily.The ghee is useful for brain complaint. The ghee is taken once daily.The Syrup is useful for stomach aches conditions . It should be taken one to two teaspoonfuls twice a day .The root powder is useful for ulcer and takenn twice a day witth water. Root boiled with some bland oil, is used in various skin diseases such as pimples .Root is boiled in milk and the mild is administered to relieve bilious dyspepsia and diarrhoea and promote appetite root is also used in rheumatism..Boiled leaves smeared with ghee are appleid to boils, small pox etc..Juice of the drug is useful in gonorrhea. Asparagous sarmentous has been equated with mahaa- shatavari. The whole plant is used in stiff pain, joint pains , neck pains. The juice is useful in strong diuretic action. and hence works well in the helps to clean and revitalize kidneys, bladder ,relieve edema, especially arising from congestion around the heart.As asparagus contains a complex, identified to stimulate the making of sex hormones.
Dose and Preparations
Powder ,oil ,decoction, ghee, Syrup
Powder- 3 to 6gm
Oil- Twice daily
Syrup- 10 to 15ml