Asparagus Racemosus

Asparagus Racemosus is known
as  ‘Queen of Herbs’ in Indian
traditional medicinal system. This herb is used to rejuvenate overall health and vitality in female and promote
reproductive health for both male and female. It casually grows as a jungle
plant in hilly areas of Northern India. Asparagus
officinalis falls in the same family of Asparagus
Racemosus but possess no such medicinal value and is used as vegetable. [1]

• A. racemosus promotes health of reproductive organs by providing nourishment and maintaining
  hormonal balance.
•  A. racemosus acts
  as a pain reliever and hot
  flashes controller in post menopausal
  syndrome (PMS) by producing estrogens.
• It  is also recommended for females
  who have hysterectomy or oophorectomy surgery to makes up low estrogen
  levels. It is the most important
  estrogen hormone in female.
• A.
  racemosus controls heavy
  bleeding during
  menstruation cycle.
• A.
  racemosus increase breast milk
  production for lactating mothers.
• A.
  racemosus enhance sexual
  desire (libido) and useful to treat infertility for both the gender.
• A.
  racemosus has beneficial
  effect on immunity boosting and use to treat edema, inflammation, bronchitis,
  tuberculosis, and diabetes.
• This herb is also useful for mental health improvement
  and used to treat anxiety, depression and dementia
• A.
  racemosus is good for liver health and
  prevent hepatocarcinogenesis.
• A.
  racemosus
  supports normal functioning of digestive system and traditionally used to
  treat indigestion and diarrhea. In
  addition, it significantly reduce both severity of ulceration and ulcer growth.
  
• It has antibacterial effect on vast range of species,
  including Escherichia coli, Shegella sonnei,
  Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella flexneri, Salmonella typhi, Vibriocholerae,
  Pseudomonas pectida, Salmonella typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis.
  

• Asparagus
  Racemosus contains wide range
  of valuable phytochemicals. It is an abundant source of antioxidant which
  reduce oxidative stress and control different degenerative diseases
  including liver cancer, diabetes, dementia etc.
• It enhance the secretion of prolactin hormone and acts
  on lobuloaveolar tissue  to increase
  the weight of mammary gland. Both these mechanism assist in the increased
  milk yield.
• A. racemosus potentiate intrinsic cytoprotective factor and prevent and treat gastric and
  duodenal ulcer.
• A. racemosus increases
  estrogen-testosterone hormonal balance and promotes sexual behavior  for both
  the gender.[ 1,2, 3]

Take two tablespoonful of powdered A. racemosus root in a cup of milk (250 ml) for two times a day. The best result
is obtained with a cup of saffron milk to treat PMS.

But it is important to mention that the appropriate
dose of A. racemosus depends on user’s
age, health, and few other factors. To
obtain a desirous effect one must consult with an expert to get proper
direction. [1, 4]

Organic Asparagus Racemosus root is mostly
available in whole or in powder form. Table and capsule forms are also
available by few ayurvedic pharmaceuticals. [1, 3]

Combination of Convolvulus
pluricaulis and A. racemosus attribute antioxidant, neuroprotective and cholinergic
properties, which is useful to enhance memory and provide protection against
dementia. 

Cardiac patients should not take A. racemosus as self medication as it
may cause cardiac arrest.

This products should not be used during pregnancy
as it can cause teratological disorders in fetuses and can also promote
abortion by contracting uterine muscle.

It can enhance breast size, which may not be
desirable for all. [1,3]

The dose recommendation for A. racemosus is based on
the preclinical study data.  Shashi Alok et.al reviewed all the pharmacological explorations and published it explaining
the preclinical data in 2013. [1,3]