~ 2199 ~ Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(3): 2199-2203 E-ISSN: 2278-4136 P-ISSN: 2349-8234 JPP 2018; 7(3): 2199-2203 Received: 03-03-2018 Accepted: 06-04-2018 Lakhwinder Singh Post Graduate, Department of Agriculture Gss Dgs Khalsa College Patiala, Punjab, India Antul kumar Department of Botany, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India Anuj Choudhary Department of Botany, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India Gurwinder Singh Department of Botany, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India Correspondence Lakhwinder Singh Post Graduate, Department of Agriculture Gss Dgs Khalsa College Patiala, Punjab, India Asparagus racemosus : The plant with immense medicinal potential Lakhwinder Singh, Antul kumar, Anuj Choudhary and Gurwinder Singh Abstract The genus Asparagus belonging to the family liliaceae. The Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari or Sanspayein) is most commonly distributed species in tropical and subtropical regions of India. The folk use of Shatavari has been mentioned in traditional medicine system such as Unani & Siddh in folk and ayurvedic system British & Indian Pharmacopeias and is widely used shrub important for its sapogenin content which is the precursor of many pharmacologically active steroids. It is thought that almost all of its parts having pharmaceutical properties but roots stem and leaves are the most important parts which are used medicinally. The Shatavari is used as, "Rasayanas" to enhance the body resistance against infections and improve the immune system. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments as it contains many different phytochemicals. The notable medicinal properties of Shatavari are anti- spasmodic, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-allergic, anti-malarial, heap to protective, anti-neoplastic activities, enhance immune resposes, anti-arthritic, antiinflammatory, anti-periodic, Antiulcerogenic action, immune modulatory antistress, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidepressant, anti-leprotic, anti-abortifacient activity, antibacterial, antipyretic and analgesic. The purpose of this review to evaluate and explore the information about chemical constituent and its pharmacological activities for further unexplored areas in which Asparagus can be proved to have potential to cure diseases. Keywords: asparagus, pharmaceutical, liliaceae and explore 1. Introduction Asparagus racemosus is being used from Pre-Vedic times and mentioned in ayurvedic literature. Ayurveda systems are originated from India around 5000 years ago. It is purely based on natural herbal system. Initially it is restricted to some regions but now its spreaded around the globe and has occupied a prime position in medicine system. The ancient history of India is very rich in herbal medicine and one of the oldest. It offers a rich, comprehensive outlook to a healthy life. Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Asparagaceae; Liliaceae Genus: Asparagus Species: Racemosus A. Other Regional Names Bengali - Shatamuli Gujrati - Satawari Hindi - Satmuli Madhya Pradesh - Narbodh or atmooli Kannada - Aheruballi Malayalam - Chatavali Rajasthan - Norkanto or satawar Marathi - Shatavari or shatmuli Sanskrit - Shatavari Himachal Pradesh - Sanspayiin 2. Botanical description The genus Asparagus comprises of more than 250 species distributed throughout the world out of which 22 species of Asparagus are recorded in India. The plant ranges up to 1500 m of altitude range and present in tropical and subtropical regions. The plant is under -shrub and grows to up to 3 metre in height. It is a spinous herb bearing numerous succulent short