Shatavari, Asparagus racemosus, is a climbing plant which grows in
low jungles areas throughout India. This sweet and bitter herb is
particularly balancing to Pitta Dosha.
In India, Shatavari is considered the women's equivalent to
Ashwagandha. The name translates to "she who possesses 100 husbands",
referring to the herbs rejuvenative effect upon the female reproductive
organs. In Australia the herb is more often used to treat
gastrointestinal disorders and as an external wash for wounds.
The healing qualities of Shatavari are useful to a wide array of
ailments. It is well known for it effects on the female reproductive
system. It is also effective in a number of other systems of the body
and is therefore of use to both men and women. |
Shatavari is perhaps best known as a female rejuvenative. It is useful
for infertility, decreased libido, threatened miscarriage, menopause,
leucorrhea and has the ability to balance pH in the cervical area. Dry
membranes, such as those on the vaginal wall, are also brought into balance
through the herbs demulcent action. Men may benefit from the herb as well in
the treatment of impotence and general sexual debility. In addition to it's
applications for reproductive organs, Shatavari is also quite effective for
stomach ulcers, hyperacidity and diarrhea. Dry and irritated membranes in
the upper respiratory tract are soothed by this herb making it useful in
cases of bronchitis and chronic fevers. It is believed to bring into balance
all of the body's fluids |
Many of these benefits abound because Shatavari contains phyto-estrogens,
hormones that normalize estrogen levels and also play an important role in
preserving women's long term health. Clinical studies suggest that plant
estrogen's are better than drugs for hormone balancing since they do not produce
negative side effects such as uterine cancer. This gentle herb will promote an
easier balanced life.
For men it is a nutritive tonic similar to ginseng. Because Shatavari is a
gentle herb which regulates growth, is a systemic tonic, and is calming, it is
considered, along with Ashwagandha and Brahami, to be excellent for children. It
is also recommended for seniors because it soothes the systemic dryness which is
part of the natural aging process. For post-menopausal women it is especially
good when taken with a cup of saffron milk
Shatavari has a strong rejuvenating, nurturing, and stabilizing effect on
excessive air, gas, dryness and agitation in the body and mind. As such it is
traditionally used for nervousness, anorexia, insomnia, hyperactive children,
and people who are underweight. It promotes positive emotions while calming airy
sensitivity and the fiery emotions such as irritability, anger, jealousy,
resentment, and hatred. It also helps with pain, agitated sleep, disturbing
dreams, and those who have weak emotional and physical heart. In Ayurveda this
amazing herb is known as the "Queen of Herbs" because it promotes love and
devotion.
The male reproductive system will also benefit from Shatavari. It may be used
in cases of sexual debility, impotence, spermatorrhea, and inflammation of
sexual organs.
We provide Shatavari in pure extract form which produces maximum results. |
