Shatavar Vine सतावर

🌱 About the plant

A white-rooted asparagus of the north-western hills, grown on terraces and bunds.

Growing it

Loose stony soil suits it better than a rich bed.

What it is for

Traditional tonics; useful bund-stabilising plant.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Weekly

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground

Mature size

1–2 m

First harvest

Roots from year two

Loose stony soil suits it better than a rich bed.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Traditional tonics; useful bund-stabilising plant.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India