Shatavari Plant

10.02.2025

Shatavari Plant

Why in the news?                        

In a bid to raise awareness about the health benefits of medicinal plants, a species-specific campaign titled “Shatavari –For Better Health" was launched by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush.

About Shatavari Plant:

• Asparagus racemosus (family Asparagaceae), also known by the name Shatavari, is one of the well-known drugs in Ayurveda. Shatavari means “acceptable to many”.
• It belongs to the family Liliaceae and is commonly known as Satawar or Satamuli.
• Appearance: It is a woody climber growing to 1-2 m in height. The leaves are like pine needles, small and uniform and the flowers are white and have small spikes.
• Habitat and Distribution: Its habitat is common at low altitudes in shade and in tropical climates throughout Asia, Australia and Africa.
• In Ayurveda, this amazing herb is known as the “Queen of herbs”, because it promotes love and devotion.
• Charak Samhita, written by Charak, and Ashtang Hridyam, written by Vagbhata, list racemosus as part of the formulas to treat women's health disorder.

Uses of Shatavari Plant:

• The dried roots of the plant are used as a drug. The roots are said to be tonic and diuretic and galactagogue, the drug has ulcer healing effect probably via strengthening the mucosal resistance or cytoprotection.
• This herb is highly effective in problems related to the female reproductive system.

                                                           Source: PIB

With reference to Shatavari Plant, consider the following:

1. It  is a woody climber known as the Queen of herbs.

2. It is only found in Asian countries.

3. Charak mentions this plant in his book Charak Samhita.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one

B.Only two

C.All three

D.None

Answer B