Asparagus racemosus is a plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family of plants. Asparagus racemosus is sometimes also called Satawar, Satamuli or Shatavari. It grows at low altitudes throughout India. Asparagus racemosus is used as a herbal medicine in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat stomach ulcers, liver disorders, inflammation, stress-related immune disorders and dyspepsia. The main active ingredients in Asparagus racemosus are thought to be a group of steroidal saponins known as shatvarins (shatvarin I to VI are present in the plant tissues). In addition there are a group of oligospirostanosides referred to as Immunosides, and other carbohydrates including polysaccharides and mucilage. The polycyclic alkaloid, aspargamine A, is also present. Asparagus racemosus also contains flavonoids belonging to the isoflavonoid family, as well as quercetin, rutin and hyposide. Sterols present in the roots include sitosterol. The furan compound racemofuran is also present.
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