Shatavari Scientific Name
Asparagus racemosus
Shatavari Other Names
English: Buttermilk Root, Climbing Asparagus, Wild Asparagus
Chinese: Tian Men Dong
Hindi: Shatavari
Sanskrit: Shatavari, Satvar, Satmuli
Other: Chhotta Kelu, Vari Pali
Chinese: Tian Men Dong
Hindi: Shatavari
Sanskrit: Shatavari, Satvar, Satmuli
Other: Chhotta Kelu, Vari Pali
What is Shatavari?
Shatavari, also known as “Queen of Herbs”, is a remedy for close to 100 types of diseases. A herb that is mostly used by females as hormone balancer and to uplift female health, it is an incredible herb to treat menopause-related symptoms, prevent blood clots, maintain a healthy heart, treat rheumatism, relieve depression and aid in weight loss.
Common forms of Shatavari
Juice, Powder, Capsule, Tablet, Syrup, Liquid extract
Shatavari is commonly used for:
- Anti-wrinkle skin therapy
- Allergies
- Breastfeeding Problems
- Low libido
- Wound healing
- Improving female reproductive health
- Treating ulcers
- Fainting and dizziness
- Anxiety
- Diabetes
- Diarrhea
- Colitis
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Sore Breasts
- Osteoporosis
- Thrush
- Fatigue
- Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
- Preventing and treating Brittle Nails
- Menopause Problems
Shatavari Dosage
Juice: 2-3 teaspoons once a day.
Powder: ¼-½ teaspoons twice a day.
Capsule: 1-2 Capsules twice a day.
Tablet: 1-2 Tablets twice a day.
Syrup: 1-2 teaspoons twice a day.
Powder: ¼-½ teaspoons twice a day.
Capsule: 1-2 Capsules twice a day.
Tablet: 1-2 Tablets twice a day.
Syrup: 1-2 teaspoons twice a day.
Shatavari Side-effects and Warnings
Common side effects: Runny Nose, Coughing, Sore throat.
Not so common side effects: Mild diuretic action, which might affect how the body metabolizes other medications.
Pregnant or Nursing mothers: Not known.
Children: Not known.
Warnings:
Being allergic to shatavari is possible. Shortly after taking the supplement, a person with an allergy may experience:
1. Breathing difficulties
2. Itchy skin or eyes
3. A rash or hives
4. Rapid heart rate
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