Asparagus racemosus (Willd): Biological Activities & its Active Principles

Autor: Amit Chawla, Payal Chawla, null Mangalesh, R C Roy
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Indo Global Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. :113-120
ISSN: 2249-1023
DOI: 10.35652/igjps.2011.11
Popis: Asparagus racemosus Willd. (Liliaceae) known as ‘Shatavari’. The major active constituents of Asparagus racemosus are steroidal saponins (Shatavarins I-IV). Isoflavones, Asparagamine, Racemosol, Polysaccharides, mucilage, vitamins A, B1 , B2 , C, E, Mg, P, Ca, Fe, and folic acid present in roots. Other primary chemical constituents of Asparagus are essential oils, asparagine, arginine, tyrosine, flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin, and rutin), resin, and tannin. It is a well known Ayurvedic rasayana which prevent ageing, increase longevity, impart immunity, improve mental function, vigor and add vitality to the body. It is also used in nervous disorders, dyspepsia, tumors, inflammation, neuropathy and hepatopathy.© 2011 IGJPS. All rights reserved
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