• Key Medicinal Actions & Mode of Action

  • Female Reproductive Health
    • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a rejuvenative tonic for women (supports fertility, lactation, and hormonal balance).
    • Mode of action:
    – Phytoestrogenic activity: steroidal saponins (shatavarins, racemosides) mimic estrogen, supporting menstrual cycle regulation.
    – Galactagogue effect: enhances prolactin release, improving milk production in nursing mothers.

  • Adaptogen & Stress Relief
    • Used as a general vitality and resilience tonic.
    • Mode of action:
    – Modulates the HPA-axis, lowering stress-induced cortisol.
    – Antioxidant activity reduces oxidative stress linked to fatigue and anxiety.

  • Gastroprotective & Digestive Support
    • Traditionally prescribed for ulcers, gastritis, and indigestion.
    • Mode of action:
    – Increases gastric mucosal defenses by enhancing mucus production.
    – Reduces gastric acid secretion, protecting against ulcer formation.

  • Immunomodulatory
    • Shown to enhance immune response in experimental studies.
    • Mode of action:
    – Stimulates lymphocyte proliferation and macrophage activity.
    – Increases IgG antibody levels, boosting humoral immunity.

  • Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant
    • Used in Ayurveda for rheumatism and inflammatory conditions.
    • Mode of action:
    – Suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative radicals.
    – Saponins act as free radical scavengers, reducing oxidative tissue damage.

  • Other Reported Benefits
    • Aphrodisiac (improves vitality and libido).
    • Cardioprotective and hepatoprotective in animal studies.
    • Used for urinary tract infections and kidney health in traditional practice.

Asparagus racemosus

Indian pennywort