Common Names
Asparagus, Satavari
Botanical Name
Asparagus spp
Family
Liliaceae
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Ayurvedic, Culinary/Kitchen, Female Hormones, Kidney, Spring Tonics.
Properties
Aphrodisiac, Depurative, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Laxative, Refrigerant.
Parts Used
Rhizome, stem
Constituents
steroidal saponins & glycosides (shatavarin, sarasapogenin, diosgenin), isoflavones, mucilage, alkaloids, asparagamine, sistosterol.
Habitat
Native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia, found in all of North America and cultivated worldwide.
Side Effects
Pregnant or nursing women should consult with a physician before using it.
How to Prepare
The powdered root is made into teas and tinctures. The fresh shoots are a healthy spring vegetable.
