Full Description
This book explores the therapeutic benefits of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari). Known as the "Queen of Herbs", it has for centuries been used in India as a phytomedicine for the alleviation of symptoms found in various conditions and diseases in humans. Shatavari is enriched in steroidal saponins and phytoestrogens and plays an important role in areas of women's reproductive health including infertility, hormonal imbalances, polycystic ovary syndrome, post menopause musculoskeletal health, mental fatigue, anti-anxiety, and depression. It also acts as a galactagogue to enhance post-delivery nutrition and fitness of both mother and the child. Ayurvedic literature also demonstrates its potential application for the treatment of gastric ulcers, dyspepsia, diuretic and nervous disorders, immunomodulatory and neuromuscular dysfunction, inflammation, liver diseases, and infectious diseases.
This vast edited collection details the ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacognosy, and therapeutic benefits of Shatavari. It comprehensively details various therapeutic potential applications of Shatavari including antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anti-aging properties, women's health, gastrointestinal health, immune competency enhancement, neurological conditions, and depression. The book also presents information on the herb's dosage, safety, and toxicity aspects.
Highlights of Shatavari that play an etiological and regulatory role in the pathophysiology of human health and well-being include:
Elixir of female reproductive and sexual health
Regulation of endocrine function
Anti-inflammatory activity
Adaptogenic activity
Maintaining healthy blood sugar level and blood pressure
Insulin sensitization
Neuroprotective activity
Anti-aging elixir
Immunomodulatory activity
Attenuates depression
Antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Designed for scientists in natural product research, complementary and alternative medicine, dietitians and nutritionists, food scientists, and other health professionals, this book offers a wide spectrum of the therapeutic benefits of Shatavari.
Contents
Part I: Introduction and Overview 1. Traditional Wisdom from Ayurveda and Modern Science 2. Ethnobotany and Phytochemistry of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) 3. Pharmacognosy and Therapeutic Benefits of Asparagus racemosus 4. Therapeutic Potential of Shatavari 5. An Introspect into the Diverse Medicinal Properties of Shatavari 6. Health-Promoting Application of Asparagus racemosus Part 2: Antioxidant, Free Radical Scavenging, and Anti-Diabetic Efficacy 7. Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Efficacy of Novel Shatavari Saponins 8. Role of Asparagus racemosus in the Amelioration of Diabetes and Associated Complications Part 3: Women's Health 9. Shatavari in improving Women's health 10. Shatavarin IV: A phytoestrogen from Shatavari to enhance Women's reproductive health and ensure holistic wellbeing of mankind 11. Stress Impairs Women's Reproductive Health 12. Role of Shatavari in Female Reproductive Health 13. Role of Shatavari in enhancing endocrine function for reproductive health Part 4: Anti-Aging and Neurophysiological Benefits 14. Anti-Aging Benefits of Shatavari 15. Role of Shatavari in Relieving Psychological Stress 16. Neuro-Phytopharmaceutical Application of Shatavari Part 5: Gastrointestinal Well-Being 17. Recent Advances in the Application of Shatavari in Peptic Ulcer Management 18. Anti-inflammatory Benefits of Shatavari Saponins by Inhibiting COX-2 and Without Digestive Side Effects 19. Anti-Diarrheal Benefits of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) 20. Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) Exerts Anti-Diarrheal Efficacy by Modulating Electrolyte Imbalance and Dehydration 21. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) as an Effective Therapeutic Remedy for Improving Digestive Health 22. Diuretic Potential of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) 23. Therapeutic Potential of Asparagus racemosus in Kidney Diseases Part 6: Immune Competence 24. Shatavari Root Extract Eradicates Whooping Cough by Enhancing Immune Competence 25. Asparagus racemosus Root Juice Part 7: Anti-Psychiatric Effects 26. Shatavari: A Novel Therapeutic to Treat Depression and Anxiety 27. Shatavari as a reliever of stress, dysphoria, and fatigue Part 8: Anti-Infective Benefits 28. The Role of Shatavari in Fighting Bacterial Infections 29. An Updated Insight on the Antibacterial Properties of Asparagus racemosus 30. Shatavari as an Antifungal Agent Part 9: Cardioprotective Abilities 31: Novel Cardioprotective Properties of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) 32: Cardioprotective and Lipid Lowering Effects of Shatavari Part 10: Pulmonary Health Benefits 33. Pulmonary Health Benefits of Shatavari in Treating the Common Cold and Asthma 34. The Potential of Shatavari in Augmenting Lung Health Part 11: Other Health Benefits 35. Effects of Precious Bioactive Compounds of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) on Wound and Ulcer Healing 36. Anticancer Properties of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) Part 12: Safety and Toxicology 37. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus): Safety, Toxicity and Therapeutic Dosage Part 13: Commentary 38. Commentary from the Editor's Desk
