Shatavari Powder

Shatavari or Shatamull, scientifically known as Asparagus racemosus is a climbing, spiny tropical undershrub that belongs to the Liliaceae family. Known as the “queen of herbs” , Shatavari is a popular herb for promoting reproductive health and wellness.

AyurRx Shatavari powder is a natural supplement made from the dried roots of Asparagus plant, known for galactagogue properties. Consuming Shatavari powder cools the body and nourishes the tissues, thus improving overall wellness and immunity. The herb also contributes to enhancing lactation, healthy secretion of female reproductive hormones and promotes reproductive health. It also supports the proper functioning of organs including lungs, kidney and stomach.

Our Shatavari powder is 100% organic, gluten-free, and vegan. It is collected from certified organic farmers with utmost care. It can be easily incorporated into a daily dietary regimen by mixing it with warm water or adding it to beverages or food.

Indications

1. Cools the body, and strengthens and nourishes the tissues.
2. Maintain the healthy production of female reproductive hormones.
3. Supports healthy lactation, fertility and libido.
4. Boosts the immune system and improves overall wellness.
5. Support the proper functioning of the lungs, kidneys, stomach and reproductive organs.

Pharmacology

1. Galactagogue: Substance that can increase milk production
2. Uterine: Stimulate or relax the uterus
3. Diuretic: Increases the amount of urine produced by the kidneys
4. Immunomodulatory:  Modifies the immune system's activity to help the body fight disease
5. Antioxidant:  Neutralizes free radicals and reduces oxidative stress
6. Anti-inflammatory: Inhibits inflammation
7. Nervine tonic: Promote overall feelings of wellness 
8. Anti-microbial: Helps fight infections
9. Anti-diarrheal: Helps treat diarrhea 

Ingredients

Each package contains Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) powder 4 Oz

Properties

• Rasa: Madhura(Sweet), Tikta(Bitter)
• Guna: Guru(Heavy), Snigdha(Unctuous)
• Veerya: Sheetha(Cold)
• Vipaka: Madhura(Sweet)
• Effect on doshas: Vata Pitta Samaka

Dosage: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon once or twice a day

Combination benefits

1. Shatavari along with milk helps improve breast milk production.
2. Shatavari powder along with honey is indicated in urinary tract infections.

Contraindications: Patients with Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Pregnancy.

Ayurvedic Description

Shatavari in Sanskrit means “ the plant with hundred roots” or “one with hundred husbands” as the plant is extremely beneficial for enhancing women's health. It contains madhura and tikta rasa and sweet taste after digestion. Shatavari is heavy and unctuous in nature and cold in potency. It balances vata and pitta doshas and cools the body. Acharya Charaka classified Shatavari under the category of Balya(herbs promoting strength) and Vayasthapana(anti-aging group of herbs).

Satavari possess characteristics including stanyada(improves breast milk production), vrushya(aphrodisiac), medhya(improves intelligence), pushtida(improves nourishment) and is beneficial in conditions including blood disorders, eye diseases, and bleeding disorders. It reduces swelling, improves sperm quality and mobility and relieves infertility.

Climate & Region

Shatavari is a feathery, thorny perennial shrub with thin, striated leaves, slender stems and delicate white fragrant flowers. It also contains deep red berries and a vast network of unctuous tuberous roots. One Shatavari plant can produce up to 100 tubers. 

The plant prefers well-drained, fertile clayey-loam to sandy-loam soil; it also thrives well in rocky, gravelly soils. The plant is also found growing in forests, moist places, shady places, scrubby jungles, forest borders, hilly slopes, fallow lands and plains from the coast. Shatavari plant is found in many parts of tropical India and Asia. In India it is found in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala and Punjab.