Shatavari Powder | Satawar | Asparagus | ستاور پاؤڈر

Asparagus racemosus Willd.

Family: Liliaceae

Arabic Name(s): Satawar

Urdu Name(s): Satawar, Satawari

English Name(s): Asparagus

Parts Used

Root.

Quality/Temperament

Cold and moist in the first order. (1) Balanced in warmness and cold, moist in the first order. (2) Warm in the first order, moist in the second order (with Rutubat Fazliyyah). (3) Cold and moist.

Functions and Properties (Pharmacological Actions)

Glutinous (mucilaginous), demulcent, antidiarrhoeal, antidysenteric, antispasmodic, refrigerant, diuretic, nutritive tonic, lactagogue, aphrodisiac (and nematicide).

Specific Action

Aphrodisiac (increases viscosity of the semen).

Medicinal Uses

Asparagus is generally used in genito-urinary complaints such as seminal weakness, impotence, spermatorrhoea, and leucorrhoea. Commonly prescribed for gastrointestinal disorders like bilious dyspepsia, flatulence, diarrhea, and dysentery. Also used in pulmonary complaints. A medicated oil is used in rheumatism, diseases of the joints, stiff neck, hemiplegia, and other nervous complaints. Another such oil or paste prepared from the juice of Asparagusin sesamum oil, lac decoction, whey, and milk is a useful application against chronic gonorrhea and other ailments of urinary organs when applied to the pubic region. Juice of the root taken with milk is also useful in gonorrhea. The root is boiled in milk and the milk is administered to relieve bilious dyspepsia and diarrhea and to promote appetite. Healthy and more white roots are good for use and their quality is said to be retained for four years. A preserve (murabba) is also made which is used as a tonic and aphrodisiac.

Compound Preparations

Safuf Sailan ar-Rehm, Safuf Saalab, Arq Amber, Hab-Jalinus, Lubub-Kabir, Ma’jun Piyaz, Ma’jun Khadar, Hab-e-Amber Momiyaie, Ma’jun Ruh al-Mominin, Ma’jun Shir Bargadh Wali, Ma’jun Mobahee Antaki, Ma’jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Ma’jun Muqawwi wa-Mumsik, Itrifal Fauladi, Hab-Asgand, Halwai-Supari Pak, Halwai-Ghaikwar.

Dosage

3-5 g. (approximately) / 7-12 g. (approximately).