SHATAWARI THE BOSS OF HEALTH
SHATAWARI THE BOSS OF HEALTH
Botnical Name: ASPARAGUS RECIMOSUS
English: Indian Asparagus, Hundred Roots , Asparagus roots
Sanskrit: Shatavari
Hindi: Shatavari
Botnical Name: ASPARAGUS RECIMOSUS
English: Indian Asparagus, Hundred Roots , Asparagus roots
Sanskrit: Shatavari
Hindi: Shatavari
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Subfamily: | Asparagoideae |
Genus: | Asparagus |
Species: |
A. racemosus
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Asparagus racemosus
(satavar, shatavari, or shatamull, shatawari)
is a species of asparagus common throughout India and the Himalayas. It grows 1–2 m (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in) tall and prefers to take root in gravelly, rocky soils high up in piedmont plains, at 1,300–1,400 m (4,300–4,600 ft) elevation.
It was botanically described in 1799.Because of its multiple uses, the demand for Asparagus racemosus is constantly on the rise. Because of destructive harvesting, combined with habitat destruction, and deforestation, the plant is now considered "endangered" in its natural habitat.
The name translates to "she who
possesses 100 husbands", referring to the herbs rejuvanitive 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
women and men.
Parts Used
Roots (Rhizomes), Shatavari root powder and leaves.
Parts Used
Roots (Rhizomes), Shatavari root powder and leaves.
- Shatavari supports reproductive health by toning and nourishing the female reproductive organs
- Shatavari maintains healthy hormonal balance
- Shatavari also increases libido
- Shatavari treats PMS symptoms by relieving pain and controlling blood loss during menstruation.
- Shatavari supports normal production of breast milk for nursing mothers
- Shatavari relieves menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. By producing estrogens it makes up for low estrogen levels in women who are menopausal or have had hysterectomies or oophorectomies
- Used in India as a best-known and most often-used herb for women
- Shatavari supports normal function of the immune and digestive system.
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