Falling Through Time

Herbal medicine is the mainstay of about 75-80% of the world population, mainly in the developing countries for primary health care because of better cultural acceptability, better compatibility with the human body and lesser side effects. Asparagus racemosus, an endangered plant in its natural habitat, is an important herbaceous medicinal plant, which has been used since ages as galactogogue and to cure and heal a number of ailments. Commonly called as shatavari, bears numerous succulent tuberous roots used in about 64 'Ayurvedic' preparations and, prescribed primarily to mitigate stress, alleviate general debility and, as a tonic for females. The present book deals with botanicals of A. racemosus, its active constituents and pharmacological activities ascribed to dried root extracts. Apart from this, the book also provides pharmacological significance of A. racemosus herbal formulations. This book serve as useful reference book for academics. The range is not limited and meant for all those people who want to explore the possibility of using herbal medicines, comprising the key active ingredient as, Asparagus racemosus.