sadavari (or) Asparagus Racemosus (or) Shakakul

Description

Sans- Shatavari; Shatamul, Hind- Shakakul; Satavari, Ben & Can- Satmuli, Halarru- Makkal; Jayibem,  Guj- Satavar, Mah- Satavari- mull, Tm- Kilavari; Tannirvittankizhangu; Sadavari; Shimai Shadavari; Paniyanuku, Tel -Phili- taga;Challa-gaddalu; sadavari, Mal- Shatavali, Kasb- Sejhana, Sind- Tilora, Assam- Hatmuli, Burm – Kanyo-mi , Pers- Satavari, Sinb- Hatavari, Gwalior- Sitawar.

Part Use d: Roots and Leaves

Uses:Root is employed in diarrhoea as well as  in cases of chronic colic  and dysentry. To relieve bilious dyspepsia  and diarrhora and to promote appetite; root is also used in rheumatism,; Tubers are candied and taken as a  sweetmeat. Fresh root-juice is given with honey as a demulcent; bark is poisonous.