Asparagus racemosus
Asparagus racemosus needs to be grown at least for two years then only one can get good quality tubers.Even 50- 60 tubers with one meter length can be obtained from a single plant. The demand for the tuber is high; it is an aphrodisiac, galactogogue(increases milk secretion in animals and in man), uterine tonic, it is rich in saponins, its market price is Rs 60- 80 /kg depending upon the quality. There is good demand for it. So far wild material is coming to market. Recently NMPB is promoting its cultivation and giving subsidy through state horticulture departments. Nowadays people came forward to grow it.