✅Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a medicinal plant widely used in Ayurveda, the traditional system of Indian medicine.  ✅Characteristics: Shatavari is a climbing plant with stems that can grow up to 4 meters long. ✅It has an adventitious root system with both fibrous and tuberous roots, which can reach about one meter in length and taper at both ends. ✅Distribution: It extends from Africa through southern Asia, including the Indian subcontinent, to northern Australia. ✅Use: The plant is known for its adaptogenic (help to regulate the body’s systems and improve resistance to stress) and rejuvenating properties, especially in women’s health and overall immunity. #gs2 #social_issue #gs3 #health #prelims