Asparagus racemose Willd.
An extensive spinous , much branched woody climber with fasciculated tuberous roots . Leaves linear , stout conical spinous spur , straight or slightly curved cladodes , slender , spinous -pointed . Infloresence racemes . Flowers white , fragrant in simple racemes , one or two , bract small ; petals 6 ,white with pink tinge , bell shaped . Fruit berry , globose , red coloured . Seed spherical , black , oily endospermous .
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Habit: Woody climber .
- Habitat: Prefers to open slopes , forests , shrubberies
- Status : Threatened
Vernacular names
English - Asparagus
Hindi - Satavar
Malayalam - Shathavari
Tamil - Ammaikodi
Kannada - Aheruballi
Medicinal Uses
* Helps to reduce bad cholesterol and promotes the generation of good cholesterol .
* Helps to improve volume and frequency of urination .
* Used to treat diarrhoea
* Controls menstrual cycle , manage PMS symptoms , control the amount of blood loss and cause menstrual cramps.
* Improves digestion .
