March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Asparagus is regarded as a high latitude plant, usually found in The Himalayas at an elevation of 8,000 feet. It is also found in other parts of northern India and in the Western Ghats of South India. In fact asparagus grows throughout Kerala.

The plant is known by its spiny leaves and spines in its soft stem that is neither a climber nor a runner. Root is the main usable part. It is used for a variety of conditions like digestive problems, constipation, nervous disorders, tuberculosis, and respiratory problems like bronchitis. It also has cooling properties and soothing effects on nervous system. It is also a compound for medicines prescribed for general weakness.

Asparagus, Asparagus racemosus are known by the popular names Asparagus and Satavari (in Kerala).