Shatavari (Wild Asparagus Root)
Shatavari (Wild Asparagus Root)
Asparagus racemosus
Cooling, nourishing tonic traditionally used for women's health.
Shatavari climber · Climber · Parts: Root (tuber)
- Taste (rasa)
- Sweet, bitter
- Energy (virya)
- Cooling
- Balances
- Pitta, Vata
What it is used for
Benefits
- Classical tonic for reproductive and hormonal balance
- Soothes dryness and heat in the gut lining
- Used traditionally to support lactation and recovery
How it has been used
Traditional uses & benefits
Shatavari is the principal stri-rasayana — a sweet, cooling, moistening root for tissue that has become dry or depleted.
Traditional uses
- Menstrual and menopausal comfort
- Post-partum recovery and lactation support
- Dryness, acidity and heat in the digestive tract
Practical guidance
- 1Traditionally simmered into milk with a little jaggery or ghee.
- 2Best in the morning or evening, away from heavy meals.
- 3Being moistening, reduce it if you feel congested or sluggish.
How much
Dosage
3-6 g of powder daily, usually taken in warm milk.
How to take it
Preparation & usage
Shatavari milk
Simmer 1 tsp powder in a cup of milk with a pinch of cardamom for 5 minutes.
Morning or bedtime
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Precautions
- Avoid with asparagus allergy
- May not suit high Kapha or oedema-prone conditions
- Consult a clinician with hormone-sensitive conditions
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Common questions
What is Shatavari used for?
Cooling, nourishing tonic traditionally used for women's health. In traditional use the main applications are: Classical tonic for reproductive and hormonal balance; Soothes dryness and heat in the gut lining; Used traditionally to support lactation and recovery.
What is the typical dosage of Shatavari?
3-6 g of powder daily, usually taken in warm milk. Amounts vary with age, constitution and health status, so confirm your own dose with a qualified practitioner.
How and when should Shatavari be taken?
Shatavari milk: Simmer 1 tsp powder in a cup of milk with a pinch of cardamom for 5 minutes. Timing — Morning or bedtime
Are there any precautions with Shatavari?
Avoid with asparagus allergy May not suit high Kapha or oedema-prone conditions Consult a clinician with hormone-sensitive conditions Speak to a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you take prescription medication.
Does Shatavari replace medical treatment?
No. This page documents traditional Ayurvedic use for education; it is not a diagnosis or treatment and does not replace prescribed medication or professional advice.
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