Abstract
Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari), a member of the Asparagaceae family, holds a special position in Ayurveda medicine because of its adaptability in preventing and healing a wide range of ailments. In various vernacular languages, it is also reckoned as Satawar, Satamuli, Satavari. The plant generally cultivated at low altitudes across India. It is popular among all therapeutic plants due to the presence of various bioactive chemicals such as steroidal glycosides, saponins (primarily Shatavarins I, II, III, and IV), polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids (racemosol), and vitamins. Data repository on different extracts of shatavari plant- roots, leaves, blossoms, and stems have illustrated their phytopharmaceutical effects that alleviate issues related to female reproductive system and a variety of ailments such as dyspepsia, neurological disorders, cough bronchitis, throat infections, TB, COVID-19 and so on. Several medications based on shatavari extracts are commercially available as nutraceutical and consumed by mass of people. Hence, the present review article attempted to report an insightful facts and scientific information about the plant profile, detailed phytochemistry, and medicinal properties of different extracts of shatavari. The potential application in food and future scopes are also summarized.
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