V.Ashajyothi*, Dr.Rao S Pippalla, Dr.D.Satyavati / Int.Journal Of Pharmacy&Technology IJPT | December 2009 | Vol. 1 | Issue No.1 | 36-47 Page 36 Review Article Available Online through www.ijptonline.com ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS – A PHYTOESTROGEN V. Ashajyothi * , Dr. Rao. S. Pippalla and Dr. D. Satyavati Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Deshmukhi, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, India. E-mail: ashajyothi.v@rediffmail.com Received On: 15-11-2009 Accepted On: 01-12-2009 Abstract: Asparagus racemosus Wild, F: Aspargaceae is an ayurvedic plant with medical importance of tropical and subtropical India. Its medical usage has been reported in Indian & British Pharmacopeias and in traditional system of medicine such as Ayurveda, Unani & Siddha. Asparagus racemosus is mainly known for its phytoestrogenic properties with an increasing awareness about the harmful effects with synthetic oestrogens, the interest in plant derived oestrogens has increased tremendously making Asparagus racemosus particularly important. Its beneficial uses in correcting menstrual irregularities are mentioned in ancient literature, till date they are prescribed by ayurvedic physicians to correct menstrual irregularities with products available in the markets. Asparagus racemosus has been shown to have many other properties like Antistress, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidyspepsia, Adaptogenic action, Antiulcerogenic action, Antioxidant & Cardio protection. This article aims to evaluate the biological activities, pharmacological applications & Clinical studies of Asparagus racemosus to provide direction for further phytoestrogenic properties and unexplored areas in which Asparagus can be proved to have potential to cure diseases like osteoporosis. Key words: Asparagus, Asparagus racemosus, Phytoestrogen and Menopause.