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'''Asparagus racemosus''' is a species of asparagus. It is common throughout Nepal, Sri Lanka, India and the Himalayas. It grows one to two metres tall. It prefers to take root in gravelly, rocky soils high up in piedmont plains. | '''Asparagus racemosus''' is a species of asparagus. It is common throughout Nepal, Sri Lanka, India and the Himalayas. It grows one to two metres tall. It prefers to take root in gravelly, rocky soils high up in piedmont plains. | ||
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses|Gastric ulcers }}, {{Uses|Dyspepsia}}, {{Uses|Galactogogue}}, {{Uses|Intrinsic haemorrhage}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Piles}}, {{Uses|Hoarseness of voice}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Poisoning}}, {{Uses|Rejuvinative}}, {{Uses|Increases breast milk}}, {{Uses|Increase strength}}, {{Uses|Infertility}}. | + | {{Uses|Gastric ulcers }}, {{Uses|Dyspepsia}}, {{Uses|Galactogogue}}, {{Uses|Intrinsic haemorrhage}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Piles}}, {{Uses|Hoarseness of voice}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Poisoning}}, {{Uses|Rejuvinative}}, {{Uses|Increases breast milk}}, {{Uses|Increase strength}}, {{Uses|Infertility}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>. |
===Food=== | ===Food=== | ||
| − | Shatavari can be used in food. White tuberous roots are eaten raw. Tender shoots are cooked as vegetable. | + | Shatavari can be used in food. White tuberous roots are eaten raw. Tender shoots are cooked as vegetable<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>. |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
| − | {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}. | + | {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>. |
==Chemical composition== | ==Chemical composition== | ||
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===Rasa=== | ===Rasa=== | ||
| − | + | Madhura(sweet), Tikta(Bitter) | |
===Guna=== | ===Guna=== | ||
| − | + | Guru(Heavy), Snigdha(Oily) | |
===Veerya=== | ===Veerya=== | ||
| − | + | Sheeta(Cold Potency) | |
===Vipaka=== | ===Vipaka=== | ||
| − | + | Madhura | |
===Karma=== | ===Karma=== | ||
| − | + | <ref name="Properties"/> | |
| − | |||
===Nutritional components=== | ===Nutritional components=== | ||
| − | Shatavari contains the Following nutritional components like Vitamin-A, B1, B2, B6 and C; Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Zinc<ref name=" | + | Shatavari contains the Following nutritional components like Vitamin-A, B1, B2, B6 and C; Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Zinc<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/> |
==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
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===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Clustered racemes|2-4cm long|White|| | + | {{Flower|Clustered racemes|2-4cm long|White||Flowers are in fragrant. Flowering from June-October}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
| − | + | [[Shatavari gulam]], [[Shatavaryadi ghrita]], [[Shatavaryadi churna]], [[Narasimha churna]], [[Anutaila]], [[Abana]], [[Ashoka Grita]], [[Eranda paaka]], [[Ovoutoline]], [[Chandrakala Ras]], [[Diabecon]], [[Narayana Taila]], [[Prabhanjana vimardhana Taila]], [[Basant Kusumaakar Ras]], [[Mahatikta grita]], [[Mahanarayana taila]], [[Mahamaasha Taila]], [[Maharasnadi Kvata Churna]], [[Musali paaka]], [[Lakshmivilasa rasa]], [[Shatvaryadi Churna]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/> | |
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| − | <ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/> | ||
==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==Cultivation Details== | ==Cultivation Details== | ||
| − | Both seeds and crown rhizomes can be used for propagation. However, seeds are preferable on account of high production that makes up for low germination percentage in cultivation. Seeds may be collected from March to May when their colour changes from red to black. Seeds are sown in farm yard manure enriched soil. Shatavari is available through June to October<ref name=" | + | Both seeds and crown rhizomes can be used for propagation. However, seeds are preferable on account of high production that makes up for low germination percentage in cultivation. Seeds may be collected from March to May when their colour changes from red to black. Seeds are sown in farm yard manure enriched soil<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>. Shatavari is available through June to October<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>. |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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Asparagus racemosus1.jpg|<center>Whole herb</center> | Asparagus racemosus1.jpg|<center>Whole herb</center> | ||
Shatavari 01.JPG|<center>Fruits</center> | Shatavari 01.JPG|<center>Fruits</center> | ||
| + | <ref name=“Karnataka Medicinal Plants”>”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.32, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref> | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/asparagus-racemosus Cultivation details]</ref> | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/asparagus-racemosus Cultivation details]</ref> | ||
<ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/a/asparagus-racemosus Common names]</ref> | <ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/a/asparagus-racemosus Common names]</ref> | ||
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat">"Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.1022, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune</ref> |
| + | <ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.1183, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="Properties">Referred by an article from Easy Ayurveda Website</ref> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:50, 25 October 2023
Asparagus racemosus is a species of asparagus. It is common throughout Nepal, Sri Lanka, India and the Himalayas. It grows one to two metres tall. It prefers to take root in gravelly, rocky soils high up in piedmont plains.
Uses
Gastric ulcers , Dyspepsia, Galactogogue, Intrinsic haemorrhage, Diarrhoea, Piles, Hoarseness of voice, Cough, Arthritis, Poisoning, Rejuvinative, Increases breast milk, Increase strength, Infertility[1].
Food
Shatavari can be used in food. White tuberous roots are eaten raw. Tender shoots are cooked as vegetable[2].
Parts Used
Chemical composition
The major bioactive constituents of asparagus are a group of steroidal saponins. This plant also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, Mg, P, Ca, Fe, and folic acid. Other primary chemical constituents of Asparagus are essential oils, asparagine, arginine, tyrosine, flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin, and rutin), resin, and tannin. acid[3]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | ಆಷಾಢಿ ಬೇರು Ashadi beru, ಹಲವು ಮಕ್ಕಳ ತಾಯಿ ಬೇರು Halavu makkala taayi beru, |
| Hindi | Shatamuli |
| Malayalam | Sathavari |
| Tamil | Tannir-vittan |
| Telugu | Abiruvu, Cella |
| Marathi | Shatamuli, Shatavari |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Satamuli, Satavari |
| English | Buttermilk root, Climbing asparagus, Water root, Wild asparagus, Wild carrot |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Madhura(sweet), Tikta(Bitter)
Guna
Guru(Heavy), Snigdha(Oily)
Veerya
Sheeta(Cold Potency)
Vipaka
Madhura
Karma
Nutritional components
Shatavari contains the Following nutritional components like Vitamin-A, B1, B2, B6 and C; Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Zinc[2]
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Linear | Leaf Apices is Acuminate Leaf arrangement is Alternate distichous and Leaf Margins are Entire |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clustered racemes | 2-4cm long | White | Flowers are in fragrant. Flowering from June-October |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loose spiral | A berry, globose, red when ripe. Seeds 3-6, globose or angled | Fruting from October onwards | Seeds are yellow to brown in colour | Seeds 3-6 | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Shatavari gulam, Shatavaryadi ghrita, Shatavaryadi churna, Narasimha churna, Anutaila, Abana, Ashoka Grita, Eranda paaka, Ovoutoline, Chandrakala Ras, Diabecon, Narayana Taila, Prabhanjana vimardhana Taila, Basant Kusumaakar Ras, Mahatikta grita, Mahanarayana taila, Mahamaasha Taila, Maharasnadi Kvata Churna, Musali paaka, Lakshmivilasa rasa, Shatvaryadi Churna[7]
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
Cultivation Details
Both seeds and crown rhizomes can be used for propagation. However, seeds are preferable on account of high production that makes up for low germination percentage in cultivation. Seeds may be collected from March to May when their colour changes from red to black. Seeds are sown in farm yard manure enriched soil[8]. Shatavari is available through June to October[2].
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
Flower 
Field 
Buds 
Whole herb 
Fruits
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.1183, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.1022, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune
- ↑ Chemical constituents of Asparagus
- ↑ Common names
- ↑ Referred by an article from Easy Ayurveda Website
- ↑ Morphology
- ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
- ↑ Cultivation details
External Links
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- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gastric ulcers
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dyspepsia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Galactogogue
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Intrinsic haemorrhage
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhoea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Piles
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hoarseness of voice
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cough
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Arthritis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Poisoning
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rejuvinative
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Increases breast milk
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Increase strength
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Infertility
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- Habit - An armed vine
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