Tuberous roots, tender leaves
Medicinal uses:
It is one of the best rejuvenative drugs of classical Ayurveda. The names
given to satavari literary run into hundreds. It is considered to be one
of the "Divya Aushadhis". It is a drug which has to be always used fresh.
The actions are - aphrodisiac, rejuvenative, increases breast milk, tonifying
, improves intellect, increases digestive power, nourishing and good for
the eye. It works on blood and reproductive tissue. It is effective in
cases like emaciation, oedema, tumor like manifestations in the abdomen
and diarrhoea. It is used as an uterine sedative, in conditions like schistosomiasis,
gastric ulcers, inflammatory conditions, impotency, leaver complaints
and as a galactagogue in various other ailments. Various properties of
A.racemosus have also been scientifically studied. They include anti-spasmodic,
cardiotonic, cytotoxic, antifungal, uterine relaxation, hypolipemic estrogenic,
antiinflamatory, immunostimulant, anitleucopenic, analgesic and anti-ulcer
activities.
Chemical constituents :
Asparagin is found in tuberous roots and tender leaves.