Description
The root extract of Asparagus racemousus is prescribed in Ayurveda to increases milk secretion during lactation, The ulcer healing effect of the drug was attributed to a direct healing effect, possible by potentiating intrinsic protective factor as it has neither antisecretory activity nor antacid properties, by strengthening mucosal resistance, prolonging the lifespan of mucosal cells, increasing secretion and viscosity of mucous and reducing H+ ion back diffusion
Additional information:
The extracts are delivered paraben free, and low bacterial count without the use of any chemical or gamma treatment. Amsar is a responsible manufacturer providing green eco friendly extracts and does not discharge solvents, gases or other hazardous materials into the environment.
- Latin Name: Asparagus racemosus
- Common Name: Shatavari
- Family: Liliaceae
- Part Plant Used: Roots
- Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags
- Appearance: Brown Powder
- Organoleptic Test: Slightly bitter
- Odour : vegetable
- Water Soluble Extractives Taking 1gm Of Sample : Not Less Than 90%
- Saponins: NLT 20%
References
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Chemical constituents
Steroidal saponins, known as shatvarins. Shatvarin I to VI are present. Shatvarin I is the major glycoside with 3-glucose and rhamnose moieties attached to sarsapogenin.
Oligospirostanoside referred to as Immunoside.
Isoflavones-8-methoxy-5, 6, 4-trihydroxy isoflavone-7-0-beta-D-glucopyranoside.
