Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a subtropical plant found in Asia that has, for thousands of years, been revered as one of the most diverse medicinal plants for women. Shatavari is Sanskrit for, “she who possesses one hundred husbands” and in the ayurvedic medicine of ancient Nepal and India, it is considered the most important rejuvenating plant for women.

It is said that this wild asparagus is especially effective in preserving the beauty and vitality (ojas) of whoever consumes it and thus has healing qualities for both men and women. However, Shatavari is mainly used due to its rejuvenative effect on the female genitalia. The plant contains saponins, which harmonize and stimulate the body’s hormone balance, which can be a vital support during menopause.

Consumption of Shatavari stimulates milk production and nurtures the ovaries. This wonderful root is prescribed to promote milk secretion during and after pregnancy, while fostering the healthy development of the breasts, and having a beneficial and strong effect on the embryo. It also helps to prepare the female genitalia for birth.

Other properties and uses are,

• antioxidant properties
• anti-inflammatory properties
• help boost your immune system
• Treating diarrhea.
• Relieving coughs
• Improving gastric ulcers
• help treat kidney stones
• Lowering blood sugar
• be anti-aging
• help treat depression
• Antioxidant effects
• Anti-anxiety effects
• Breast-feeding and pregnancy

• rash
• fast heart rate
• itchy skin or eyes
• difficulty breathing
• dizziness