Asparagus racemosus competitively inhibits in vitro the acetylcholine and monoamine metabolizing enzymes

► AR competitively inhibits in vitro the cholinesterase enzymes AChE and BuChE. ► AR competitively inhibits in vitro the monoamine oxidase enzymes A and B. ► However, the inhibition is weak compared to standard drugs. ► There is a potential for therapeutic benefit. ► Caution for potential drug-drug, food-drug and food-food interactions.