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Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari)

An adaptogenic herb extensively used in traditional medicine for improving female reproductive health and lactation in nursing mothers. Shatavari is an ornamental perennial herb mostly found in tropical India and Asia with a network of tubers.  Tubers of the plant contain phytoactives known as saponin which is responsible for its medicinal properties.  Shatavari is considered a general health tonic to improve vitality and is extensively used in making ayurvedic medicine. 

Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari)
Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari)

An adaptogenic herb extensively used in traditional medicine for improving female reproductive health and lactation in nursing mothers. Shatavari is an ornamental perennial herb mostly found in tropical India and Asia with a network of tubers.  Tubers of the plant contain phytoactives known as saponin which is responsible for its medicinal properties.  Shatavari is considered a general health tonic to improve vitality and is extensively used in making ayurvedic medicine. 

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Health benefits

  • Known for phytoestrogen like activity and hence used to treat health conditions associated with hormonal imbalance during menopause, manage PMS symptoms, and ease menstrual cramps.
  • Shatavari extract modulates neurotransmitter levels in the synapse and acts as an anti-depressant and is used to manage stress and anxiety.
  • Shatavari extract boosts milk production in lactating mothers.
  • Has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity and is used to boost the immune system and relieve cough.
  • Helps to maintain blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin production in the body.
  • Shatavari prevents collagen breakdown in the skin and helps maintain elasticity of the skin.

Dose

Ranges from 1000-2000 mg per day