Abstract

ROLE OF THANEERVITTAN KIZHANGU (ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS) IN FEMALE HEALTH CARE - A REVIEW

G. G. Kalaiselvi* and P. Mirunaleni

ABSTRACT

Pregnancy and childbirth have been an essential part of human existence for millennia, but unfortunately the experience has not been easy for all women. Between our menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause – our ladies endure a lot The most important thing is that at the time of conception there are high demand of nutrition to maintain the health of pregnant women and the fetus.so to meet the needs of pregnancy, luckily, there’s an ancient herb Thaneervittan kizhangu (Asparagus racemosus) in siddha system of medicine is known to support us through all of it. Coined as the “Queen of Herbs” and is the primary herb recommended for female health. It belongs to Asparagaceae family. Diabetes, Gonorrhoea, leucorrhoea, tuberculosis, agalactia, inflammations, tumours, burning micturition are few of many conditions that can be treated with Thaneervittan kizhangu. Asparagus racemosus cleanses, nourishes, and strengthens the female reproductive organs and so, it is traditionally used for PMS, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopause and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) like endometriosis. Asparagus racemosus is considered as the most potent female health tonic and also supports deeper tissue and builds blood, helping in treating infertility, prevents miscarriage and acts as a post-partum tonic as it increases lactation, regularizes the uterus and balances hormones, probably due to phyto-estrogens. It is widely used as a drug for conception and during lactation. This present article includes the detailed exploration of benefit of Thaneervittan kizhangu in female health issue and pharmacological activities of the root extract of Asparagus racemosus reported so far.

Keywords: Thaneervittan kizhangu. Phytoestrogen, infertility, lactation, Siddha herbs