It may be 'Asparagus springeri' an ornamental plant, having its root length only up to 2-3 inches, While in A. racemosus it seems to be up to 2 ft long. Flowers and fruits in the picture also indicates towards the asparagus springeri. And it is not used as medicine. Only A.racemosus and some time A. africanum( Wild) roots are used as medicine in Ayurveda. Other information always welcome. Regards, Dr.Kadus Arvind,Pune.
On Aug 23, 3:00 pm, Madhuri Raut <itii...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you for the info Dr.Sethiji > Regards > Bhagyashri > > On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM, Inderjeet Sethi <ikseth...@gmail.com>wrote: > > > > > *Asparagus racemosus* (fam. Asparagaceae). > > Tuberous roots used in ayurvedic medicines.The herb has been highly valued > > and prescribed to stimulate and strengthen kidney function. Shatavari is > > traditionally used to support the female organs, prevent sexual debility, > > help menopausal conditions, stomach ulcers, inflamation and chronic fevers. > > It is also a primary rejuvenative for pitta. It supports healthy and normal > > blood flow through the reproductive system. It supports normal hormone > > utilization and hormone blood levels. Shatavari's antioxidant properties > > help maintain cell integrity. > > > On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Madhuri Raut <itii...@gmail.com> wrote: > > >> Respected members, > >> Sharing pictures of Shatavari plant as I know it is called. I have no pic > >> with flowers but they are small white flowers. Right now it has red berry > >> like fruits. > >> Regards > >> Bhagyashri > > > -- > > ~ik~ > > Dr.Inderjeet Kaur Sethi > > Associate Professor > > Department of Botany > > SGTB Khalsa College > > University of Delhi > > Delhi-110007 > > M: 9818775237- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text -
