Qualitative Analysis of Asparagus Racemosus Willd. (Shatavari) Root of Family Asparagaceae

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the quality of bioactive phytochemicals in Asparagus racemosus willd roots. Asparagus racemosus willd. is generally known as Shatavari in the Indian traditional system (Ayurveda). It is a well-known herb in Ayurveda. It is grown in Sri Lanka, Nepal, tropical areas of India and the Himalayas. Ayurveda medicine is a medical system that has its origins in the Indian subcontinent. Modernized and globalized practices derived from Ayurveda traditions are complementary or alternative medicine. Ayurveda therapies and practices have been integrated into medical use and general wellness applications in the Western world. Therefore, this paper aims to present an overview of pharmacognostical, traditional, phytochemical investigations on the roots of the plant Asparagus recemosus Willd. Keywords Asparagus racemosus, phytoconstituents, pharmacognostical, phytochemical

Extraction, Quantification and Anti-Cancer Activity of Important Secondary Metabolite “Shatavarin-IV” from in vitro Callus Culture of Asparagus racemosus Willd.

“…is known for its tuberous root and the presence of steroids in it. [8,9] Steroidal saponin is a unique metabolite of this plant along with alkaloids, flavonoids and terpenoids. [10,11] Shatavarin IV has molecular formula C 45 H 74 O 17 and the presence of three monosaccharides including deoxyhexose amongst which two are ß-D-Glucopyranoses and one α-rhamnopyranose.…”