Yes I was wondering about the differences between the shown species and the
one seen in wild. Arvind ji has clarified it now.Thanks for the
clarification...

On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 8:55 PM, Dr. Arvind Kadus <[email protected]
> wrote:

> It may be 'Asparagus springeri' an ornamental plant, having its root
> length only up to 2-3 inches, While in A. racemosus it seems to be up
> to 2 ft long. Flowers and fruits in the picture also indicates towards
> the asparagus springeri. And it is not used as medicine. Only
> A.racemosus and some time A. africanum( Wild)  roots are used as
> medicine in Ayurveda.
> Other information always welcome.
> Regards,
> Dr.Kadus Arvind,Pune.
>
>
> On Aug 23, 3:00 pm, Madhuri Raut <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Thank you for the info Dr.Sethiji
> > Regards
> > Bhagyashri
> >
> > On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM, Inderjeet Sethi <[email protected]
> >wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > *Asparagus racemosus* (fam. Asparagaceae).
> > > Tuberous roots used in ayurvedic medicines.The herb has been highly
> valued
> > > and prescribed to stimulate and strengthen kidney function. Shatavari
> is
> > > traditionally used to support the female organs, prevent sexual
> debility,
> > > help menopausal conditions, stomach ulcers, inflamation and chronic
> fevers.
> > > It is also a primary rejuvenative for pitta. It supports healthy and
> normal
> > > blood flow through the reproductive system. It supports normal hormone
> > > utilization and hormone blood levels. Shatavari's antioxidant
> properties
> > > help maintain cell integrity.
> >
> > > On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Madhuri Raut <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> >
> > >> Respected members,
> > >> Sharing pictures of Shatavari plant as I know it is called. I have no
> pic
> > >> with flowers but they are small white flowers. Right now it has red
> berry
> > >> like fruits.
> > >> Regards
> > >> Bhagyashri
> >
> > > --
> > > ~ik~
> > > Dr.Inderjeet Kaur Sethi
> > > Associate Professor
> > > Department of Botany
> > > SGTB Khalsa College
> > > University of Delhi
> > > Delhi-110007
> > > M: 9818775237- Hide quoted text -
> >
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