Asparagus racemosus: Asparagus racemosus (Satavar or Shatavari) Seeds, Baby Plants & Roots Available

Satawari (Asparagus Recemosus)

It belongs to the family Liliaceae and its related species are Asparagus adscendens, and Asparagus filicinus these are commonly found in the sub temterate and temperate regions in the Himalayan States. The other common species of Satavari in use are Asparagus.officinalis, Asparagus.gonoclaudus and Asparagus sarmentous etc.

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Satavar has small pine-needle-like phylloclades (photosynthetic branches) that are uniform and shiny green. In July, it produces minute, white flowers on short, spiky stems, and in September it fruits, producing blackish-purple, globular berries.

Oriya : Shatabari
Hindi : Satavar
Bengali : Shatamooli
Marathi : Shatavari
Gujarati : Shatawari
Telugu : Challan gadda
Tamil : Sadawari
Kannada : Majjigegade

Part of Use : Root

Uses

Adaptogenic herb – Minimizes the negative effects of stress.
Supports immune system health and sexual functions.
Helps soothe PMS, menstrual, and menopausal imbalances.
Rich source of phyto-estrogens.
Promotes healthy liver and kidney functions.

Shatavari (Asparague racemosus) root and their different extracts have shown alterative,

demulcent,aphrodisiac, antiseptic and anti-cancer activity. It also acts as a nutritive tonic. Shatavari

also contains a saponingly coside that exhibits antioxytocic activity. It is a good source of folic

acid, that is vital for foetal neuronal growth and blood formation.

Therapeutic Uses :

The roots of asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) has been used for ages in Ayurvedic

medicine and other traditional medicines as follows :

‡ In the treatment of general debility, male infertility (due to low sperm count), loss of libido, epilepsy (fits), mental debility and in many male diseases.

‡ In case of female oriented ailments such as menopausal syndrome, anaemia, lower quantity of breast milk secretion, and for both mental and physical ailments, the roots of Asparagus racemosus has been proved its medicinal efficacy.

Above all, the root of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) is a well-known nutritive, aphrodisiae, astringent medicine for all age groups having no side effects or any contra-indication.

Doses :

The root powder : 10-15 gms, per day

The root decoction 10-15 ml. per day.

Feminine Harmony

In India, Shatavari has been used for thousands of years as a rejuvenating tonic for the female system.

From daughters, to mothers, to grandmothers Shatavari balances a woman during her cycles through life; supporting soothing, restorative relief from PMS, menstrual, and menopausal imbalances, while helping to gently tone and strengthen her reproductive system.

Asparagus racemosus popularly know as Shatavari is an indigenous plant commonly used in Sidda and Homeopathic medicines.
Shatavari roots are used mainly as lactogogue which promotes secretion of breast milk.
It is useful in improving the lost body weight and is also considered as an aphrodisiac.

Intercultural

Shatavri, being a climber, requires support for its growth for this 1.2-1.5 meters long stakes are used to support the growth of vines.
Besides stacking, it requires 2-3 manual weeding in the initial stages of the growth.

Harvesting

The plants flower during February- March leaving a mild fragnance in its surrounding.
By the end of April, fruits can be seen with attractive red berries. Each plant produces 16-20 elongated fleshy tubers which have sweet and mild flavor.
The tubes are economic part and used either as fresh or after drying. The tubes come to maturity within 12-14 months after planting depending upon the soil and climatic conditions.

Yield

A single plant yields 300-400 gms of fresh roots. On an average, 48 -56 qnts of fresh roots can be harvested in one acre land.
After drying Satavari remains one tenth; therefore the roots yield an average is 4.8-5.6 q/acre as dry crop.
The root is useful in curing dysentery, diabetes and tuberculosis. In general it helps to maintain the health by providing immunity to diseases.
The demand for Shatavari roots are on increase and destructive nature of harvesting the entire whole plant has resulted in shrinking of population. It is estimated that in India, more than 500 tonnes of Shatavari roots are required every year for medicinal preparations.
But it is doubtful that such a huge quantity could be available under natural conditions.
The supply is rather erratic and inadequate due to the declining forest area. The species hold promising scope for cultivation on a commercial scale under selected environment.

Climate and soil

The species grows under varied agro climatic conditions ranging from temperate to tropical hill ranges. The best altitude for Satavari cultivation is found 750 to 2000 feet above see level.
Shatavari is a thorny climber which grows to the height of 180 cm. The plants are hardy vines found trailing on bushes along the dry hill slopes.
It is an ideal crop for raising as an intercrop plantations. The crop grows better in loamy soils with adequate drainage. The plants of Satavari are hardy and survive adverse conditions of drought and low temperatures like frost bite and hails. Satavari suits rainfed agriculture practice. Being a shallow rooted crop it can also be grown in rocky soils where soil depth is low.
Shatavari is therefore the most recommended crop for the hill farmers of Uttarakhand.

Propagation

It is propagated by root suckers or seeds. For commercial planting, root suckers are preferred.

Land preparation, manuring and planting

The land is prepared well by digging up to 15 cm depth. Application of high level organic manure is generally recommended for this crop.
About 2-3 qntls of FYM (Farm Yard Manure) is recommended for better output. To maintain line to line distance the ridges are prepared 60 cm apart for Satavari plantation.
Well developed root suckers should be prepared and planted at 60 cm distance from plant to plant. An average 500 plants are required for planting one nail land.

Chemical constituents

Asparagamine A, a polycyclic alkaloid was isolated from the dried roots and subsequently synthesized to allow for the construction of analogs.

Two new steroidal saponins, shatavaroside A and shatavaroside B together with a known saponin, filiasparoside C, were isolated from the roots of Asparagus racemosus.

Five steroidal saponins, shatavarins VI-X, together with five known saponins, shatavarin I (or asparoside B), shatavarin IV (or asparinin B), shatavarin V, immunoside and schidigerasaponin D5 (or asparanin A), have been isolated from the roots of Asparagus racemosus.

Isoflavone, 8-methoxy-5,6,4'-trihydroxyisoflavone 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.