Medicinal Plants : Asparagus adscendens

Name

White Musali

Biological Name

Asparagus adscendens

Other Names

White Musali, Shweta Musali, Safeta Musali

Roots, leaves

Tuberous root or rhizome

Description

This herb is found in India. It is related to shatavari, another ayurvedic herb.

Remedies For

Actions

demulcent, galactagogue, nutritive tonic

Uses

diarrhea
general debility
leukorrhea
sexual debility
spermatorrhea
wasting diseases

This herb used during pregnancy and postpartum. It helps to nourish the fetus. It also helps to increase the breast milk flow.

Dosage

Milk decoction, powder, confection

Safety

May cause congestion.

No other information about the safety of this herb is available.
Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.