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Shatavari Herb
Common Name: Asparagus, Indian Asparagus, Asparagus Racemosus
Sanskrit and Hindi Names: Shatavari, Satavar, Satmuli
A member of the same family as the common asparagus, Shatavari has several nutritive properties. It is commonly used in South Asia especially India to improve the production of breast milk in nursing mothers. The herb’s soothing effect is used in many inflammatory conditions and to soothe irritated tissues.
Shatavari is known to be very effective in enhancing female fertility and is the best known female rejuvenative. It enhances fertility by nourishing the ovum as well as other female reproductive organs. Shatavari balances the female hormonal system, builds blood, prepares the womb for conception and prevents miscarriage. Dry membranes are also brought into balance through the demulcent action of the herbs. Shatavari is beneficial in improving male fertility as well and can be used in cases of sexual debility, impotence, spermatorrhea, and inflammation of the sexual organs. Shatavari helps to relieve PMS symptoms, such as pain and controls blood loss during menstruation, besides regulating ovulation.
Doctor’s say: Dr. Mani says “Shatavari is the best female reproductive system toner and is often used for infertility, threatened miscarriage, leukorrhoea and menopausal problems”.
New types of healing process and innovative therapy is including more and more herbs.
Stress Release
Recent research supports the traditional classification of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) as a Rasayana, a dietary supplement or practice promoting rejuvenation, mental and physical health, as well as providing a defense against premature aging and challenging environmental factors. Shatavari has the general ability to promote normal physical functions and counteract the adverse effects of stress. In eight different stress tests, Shatavari produced significant anti-stress and immuno-stimulant effects. Studies have also shown that Shatavari increases the quantity of breast milk and possesses liver-protectant activity.