Characteristics and Constituents :
Spirostanol glycosides (asparanin A and asparanin B) and two furostanol glycosides (asparoside A and B) have been isolated from the methanol extract of the fruits of Asparagus adscondens'. Sarsasapogenin and diosgenin have also been reported. Mucilaginous extract of Safed musli is also studied. The protein content is significantly high in the root.

Actions and Uses of Safed Musli :
The demulcent properties have been described. The nutritive properties of the plant are ascribed to the protein content.
With the clinically recommended doses no adverse effects have been reported.