Overview

Asparagus racemosus (A. racemosus) belongs to family Liliaceae and commonly known as Satawar, Satamuli, Satavari found at low altitudes throughout India.
The dried roots of the plant are used as drug.
The roots are said to be tonic and diuretic and galactgogue, the drug has ulcer healing effect probably via strenthening the mucosal resistance or cytoprotection.

Benefits

• Shatavari helps in reducing mental stress and anxiety and stimulates the hormones for increasing libido in both men and wom.
• It also increases virility and stamina in men.
• Although Shatavari is mostly used for the female reproductive system, it is also beneficial towards improving men’s health.
• Shatavari holds gh significance in lactating women to boost the secretion of milk from the mammary glands.
• This is extremely beneficial towards the young ones since breast milk is ideal for their nourishment and strengthening their immune system.
• It not only heals the new mom after childbirth but also helps in improving the production of breastmilk for feeding the newborn.
• Shatavari is an ancient ayurvedic concoction of shatavari and elaichi that not only enhances the production of breast milk but also reduces pain,
• atigue and general weakness in the mother.
• It bestows energy and overall nourishment to the new mom and effectively balances the Pitta and Vata doshas.
• Apart from the new mom, this formulation can also be taken by women of all ages to improve immunity and stamina during their menstruation,
• ost-natal period and also during pregnancy.
• Shatavari is known for its influence on the adrenal glands.
• Imbibed with phytoestrogenic bio-active components, Shatavari is crucial in keeping the hormonal balance, battling menstrual cramps, and providing relief from mood swings, depression, insomnia, hot flashes, sweating etc during the menstrual cycle.
• Shatavari is one such ayurvedic herb that has been found to have a positive effect on the heart.
• Being a natural antioxidant and a cardio-protective herb, it plays a crucial role in treating a host of heart ailments.
• It relaxes the cardiac system, by soothing the mind, which is extremely advantageous for patients suffering from arrhythmias and palpitations.
• Shatavari is known as an excellent digestive herb.
• Shatavari is considered as an absolute remedy for all sorts of respiratory troubles.
• It also thins and loosens rheum deposits within the chest and nasal cavities and hence eases breathing and helps the body to get rid of mucus.
• It is also beneficial in treating bronchitis and asthmatic conditions.
• The wealth of flavonoids in shatavari, helps the body shed excess weight faster. Being loaded with dietary fibres and essential nutrients,
• when taken regularly, shatavari not only satiates the hunger pangs but also prevents overeating, hence playing a crucial role in one’s weight loss regimen.