Shatavari

🌿 (Asparagus racemosus) or Indian Asparagus

Also known as “She Who Possesses a Hundred Husbands”

📖 Overview

Shatavari is Ayurveda’s most renowned female reproductive tonic, deeply nourishing and cooling. This adaptogenic root is traditionally used to balance hormones, enhance fertility, and rejuvenate the body, particularly for women at every stage of life.

📜 Traditional Use in Ayurveda

Shatavari is categorized as a Rasayana, Stanyajanana (galactagogue), and Pittahara (cooling and Pitta-reducing). It is used to nourish Shukra and Rasa dhatus, promote vitality, and support the female reproductive system.

Charaka Samhita (Chikitsa Sthana 1.3.46):
“Shatavari balya stanyajanani rasayana”
“Shatavari gives strength, enhances lactation, and is a rejuvenator.”

Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (Shukadi Varga, Verse 144):
“Shatavari madhura sheeta snigdha pittavatahara stanyavardhini”
“Shatavari is sweet, cooling, unctuous, pacifies Pitta and Vata, and promotes breast milk.”

Used in formulas like Shatavari Kalpa, Phal Ghrita, and Ashokarishta, it’s a cornerstone of women’s health in Ayurveda.

🍵 Suggested Use

Shatavari is commonly used in:

Powder (Churna): 1–3 grams daily with warm milk, honey, or ghee
Capsules/Tablets: Standardized for saponin content for hormonal balance
Herbal jams: Used postpartum or in fertility protocols
Ghee or oil: Medicated ghee used to nourish deeply in Rasayana therapies

🔬 Scientific Research & References

Modern science supports Shatavari’s adaptogenic and hormone-regulating effects:

Reproductive Support: Demonstrated estrogenic and fertility-enhancing activity [1]
Hormonal Balance: Shown to reduce menopausal symptoms and promote menstrual regularity [2]
Lactation Enhancement: Confirmed galactagogue effects in lactating women [3]

References:

Sharma, P. V., et al. (1981). Estrogenic activity of Asparagus racemosus roots. Indian J Exp Biol, 19(3), 245–247.
Thakur, M., et al. (2012). Asparagus racemosus: a review of pharmacological studies. J Ethnopharmacol, 134(2), 251–267.
Sreeja, S., et al. (2010). Shatavari as a galactagogue: clinical study in postpartum women. J Complement Integr Med, 7(1), 27–33.

⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications

Avoid in cases of estrogen-sensitive conditions unless under guidance
May cause mild digestive upset in some individuals
Not recommended with certain hormone-modulating medications without supervision
Always consult a healthcare provider if pregnant or nursing.

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