Asparagus racemosus
Scientific names: Asparagus racemosus
Family: Asparagaceae
Alternate names: Aheruballi, Asparagus, Asparagus Fern, Asparagus Root, Asperge des Indes, Asperge Indienne, Asperge Sauvage, Asperges Racemosus, Buttermilk Root, Chatavali, Climbing Asparagus, Espárrago Racemosus, Espárragos Racemosus, Indian Asparagus, Inli-chedi, Kairuwa, Majjigegadde, Mang Tay, Narbodh, Norkanto, Philli-gaddalu, Satavari, Sataver White, Sataver Yellow, Satawar, Satawari, Satmooli, Satmuli, Shatamuli, Shatavari, Shatmuli, Shimaishadavari, Sitawari, Sparrow Grass, Toala-gaddalu, Water Root, Wild Asparagus
Background
Asparagus racemosus is a woody, climbing plant used in Ayurvedic medicine. It's found in India, Sri Lanka, Asia, and Australia. It's considered endangered.
Asparagus racemosus might have antioxidant and antibacterial effects. It might also stimulate the immune system.
People use Asparagus racemosus for athletic performance, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, lactation, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse Asparagus racemosus with Asparagus officinalis, which is the type of asparagus that is commonly eaten as a vegetable.
Asparagus racemosus might have antioxidant and antibacterial effects. It might also stimulate the immune system.
People use Asparagus racemosus for athletic performance, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, lactation, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse Asparagus racemosus with Asparagus officinalis, which is the type of asparagus that is commonly eaten as a vegetable.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Asparagus racemosus is possibly safe. Doses of 500 mg daily have been used safely for up to 8 weeks.
Allergy to onions, leeks, and related plants: Asparagus racemosus might cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to other members of the order Asparagales including onions, leeks, garlic, and chives.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Asparagus racemosus is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Allergy to onions, leeks, and related plants: Asparagus racemosus might cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to other members of the order Asparagales including onions, leeks, garlic, and chives.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using Asparagus racemosus for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Asparagus racemosus might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Lithium
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Asparagus racemosus might have an effect like a "water pill." Taking Asparagus racemosus might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.
Water pills (Diuretic drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Asparagus racemosus can decrease potassium levels. "Water pills" can also decrease potassium levels. Taking Asparagus racemosus along with "water pills" might make potassium levels drop too low.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Products
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Per tablet:
- Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) ext. 187.5 mg equiv. shatavarin 2.8 mg
- Humulus lupulus ext. 100 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 100 mg
- Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa ext. 150 mg
- Lavandula angustifolia oil 40 mg
- Rehmannia glutinosa ext. 100 mg
- Salvia officinalis ext. 300 mg
- Cholecalciferol 12.5 μg equiv. vitamin D3 500 IU
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Per tablet:
- Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) ext. 300 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 1.25 mg equiv. pyridoxine 1.03 mg
- Glycyrrhiza glabra ext. 36.36 mg
- Panax ginseng ext. 15 mg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 20 mg
- Lutein 1.5 mg
- Thiamine nitrate (Vitamin B1) 1.23 mg equiv. thiamine 1 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 10.87 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 10 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 60 mg
- Sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous 100 mg equiv. sodium 32.4 mg
- Potassium phosphate monobasic 139.23 mg equiv. potassium 40 mg
- Zinc glycinate 10.64 mg equiv. zinc 3 mg
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- Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) ext. 200 mg
- Lepidium meyenii powder 1 g
- Theobroma cacao powder
- Withania somnifera ext. 200 mg
- Asphaltum punjabinum (Shilajit) 200 mg
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- Tremella fuciformis powder 160 mg
- Pearl powder
- Lactobacillus acidophilus 1.5 billion CFU
- Natural chocolate flavour
- Coconut milk powder
- Theobroma cacao (Cocoa powder)
- Erythritol
- Stevia rebaubiana
- Xanthan gum
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
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Per capsule:
- Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) ext. 150 mg
- Withania somnifera ext. 75 mg
- Vitex agnus-castus ext. 100 mg
- Silybum marianum ext. 2.86 mg
- Paeonia lactiflora ext. 750 μg
- Melissa officinalis ext. 10 mg
- Brassica oleracea var. italica ext. 10 mg
- Angelica polymorpha ext. 125 mg
- Zinc glycinate 26.6 mg equiv. zinc 7.5 mg
- Selenomethionine 93.1 μg equiv. selenium 37.5 μg
- Potassium iodide 98.1 μg equiv. iodine 75 μg
- Chromium picolinate 201.1 μg equiv. chromium 25 μg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 3.28 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 3 mg
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Per capsule:
- Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) ext. 133.33 mg
- Angelica polymorpha ext. 50 mg
- Anemarrhena asphodeloides ext. 85 mg
- Epimedium sagittatum ext. 43.33 mg
- Curculigo orchioides ext. 71.43 mg
- Actaea racemosa ext. 100 mg
- Vitex agnus-castus ext. 25 mg
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Per tablet:
- Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) ext. 70.58 mg
- Reynoutria japonica ext. 20 mg
- Vitex agnus-castus ext. 25 mg
- Retinol acetate 354 μg equiv. vitamin A 300 μg RE
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 50 mg
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 30 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 50 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 50 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 45.8 mg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 150 μg
- Folic acid 500 μg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 100 mg
- Cholecalciferol 25 μg equiv. vitamin D3 1000 IU
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate 41.3 mg equiv. vitamin E 50 IU
- Tocopherols concentrate - mixed (low-alpha type) 20 mg
- Biotin 150 μg
- Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1) 30 μg
- Choline bitartrate 25 mg
- Inositol 25 mg
- Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate 258.2 mg equiv. calcium 60 mg equiv. phosphorous 46.47 mg
- Magnesium amino acid chelate 150 mg equiv. magnesium 30 mg
- Iron amino acid chelate 50 mg equiv. iron 5 mg
- Borax 26.5 mg equiv. boron 3 mg
- Zinc amino acid chelate 25 mg equiv. zinc 5 mg
- Manganese amino acid chelate 20 mg equiv. manganese 2 mg
- Chromium chloride hexahydrate 1.28 mg equiv. chromium 250 μg
- Potassium iodide (Iodine) 391 μg equiv. iodine 299 μg equiv. potassium 92 μg
- Molybdenum trioxide 150 μg equiv. molybdenum 100 μg
- Selenomethionine 124.2 μg equiv. selenium 50 μg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 50 mg equiv. pyridoxine 41 mg
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Per 1.3 g:
- Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) (root) ext.
- Ganoderma lucidum ext.
- Albizia lebbeck (flower) ext.
- Pearl powder
- Rehmannia glutinosa ext.
- Citrus reticulata (peel) ext.
- Poria cocos ext.
- Polygala sibirica ext.
- Dimocarpus longan (berry) ext.
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Per tablet:
- Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) ext. 50 mg
- Vitex agnus-castus ext. 50 mg
- Angelica polymorpha ext. 250 mg
- Paeonia lactiflora ext. 71.43 mg
- Brassica oleracea var. italica ext. 20 mg
- Viburnum opulus ext. 30 mg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 22.75 mg
- Withania somnifera ext. 20 mg
- Curcuma longa ext. 10 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 15 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 10 mg equiv. pyridoxine 8.2 mg
- Magnesium citrate anhydrous 308.6 mg equiv. magnesium 47.7 mg
- Corydalis ambigua ext. 30 mg
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Per tablet:
- Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) ext. 10 mg
- Actaea racemosa ext. 20 mg
- Brassica oleracea var. italica ext. 10 mg
- Salvia officinalis ext. 167 mg
- Trifolium pratense ext. 250 mg
- Vitex agnus-castus ext. 25 mg
- Ziziphus jujuba ext. 60 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 50 mg
- Cholecalciferol 2.5 µg equiv. vitamin D3 100 IU
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate 20.66 mg equiv. vitamin E 25 IU
- Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2) 90 µg
- Passiflora incarnata ext. 30 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 3.91 mg equiv. pyridoxine 2.5 mg
- Rehmannia glutinosa ext. 20 mg
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