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February 28, 2019Asparagus Racemosus or the Shatavari is an adaptogenic herb known within ayurveda to balance both the pitta and the vata.
This plant contains antioxidant and antibacterial effects which are said to improve the immune system. There is also a growing interest in this plant for diabetes treatment as it was recently discovered that the plans can stimulate insulin secretion. It is a known adaptogenic herb and can assist with the coping of both emotional and physical stresses.
The translation of this herb means "having one hundred roots" and it's name gives symbolic representations in the uses of it as a rejuvenation tonic for the female reproductive system.
Benefits of Asparagus
Racemosus Root
Antioxidant - The possible antioxidant effects of crude extract and a purified aqueous fraction of
Asparagus racemosus against membrane damage induced by the free radicals generated during γ-radiation were examined in rat liver mitochondria.
Using an effective dose of 450 Gy, antioxidant effects of A.racemosus extract were studied against oxidative damage in terms of protection against lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation, depletion of protein thiols and the levels of the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. An active fraction consisting of polysaccharides (termed as P3) was effective even at a low concentration of 10 μg/ml.
The inhibitory effects of these active principles, at the concentration of 10 μg/ml, are comparable to that of the established antioxidants glutathione and ascorbic acid. Hence our results indicate that extracts from A. racemosus have potent antioxidant properties in vitro in mitochondrial membranes of rat liver.
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