Shatavari Plant:
In a bid to raise awareness about the health benefits of medicinal plants, a species-specific campaign titled “Shatavari –For Better Health” was launched by Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush.
- Asparagus racemosus (family Asparagaceae), also known by the name Shatavari, is one of the well-known drugs in Ayurveda.
- Shatavari means “acceptable to many”.
- It belongs to family Liliaceae and commonly known as Satawar or Satamuli.
- It is a woody climber growing to 1-2 m in height.
- The leaves are like pine needles, small and uniform and the flowers are white and have small spikes.
- Its habitat is common at low altitudes in shade and in tropical climates throughout Asia, Australia and Africa.
- In Ayurveda, this amazing herb is known as the “Queen of herbs”, because it promotes love and devotion.
- Charak Samhita, written by Charak, and Ashtang Hridyam, written by Vagbhata, list racemosus as part of the formulas to treat women’s health disorder.
- The dried roots of the plant are used as drug.
- The roots are said to be tonic and diuretic and galactagogue, the drug has ulcer healing effect probably via strengthening the mucosal resistance or cytoprotection.
- This herb is highly effective in problems related with female reproductive system.
