Shatavari Root
Desctiption :
Shatavari, Asparagus racemosus, is a climbing plant which grows in low jungles areas throughout India. This sweet and bitter herb is particularly balancing to Pitta Dosha.
In India, Shatavari is considered the women’s equivalent to Ashwagandha. 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 men and women.
Details :
Botanical Name : Asparagus Racemosus
English Name : Asparagus,Hundred Roots , Asparagus roots
Sanskrit Name : Sharavari
Hindi Name : Ghatwal, Satawar, Satmuli,Shimai-shadavari
Common Name : Satavari
Tamil Name :Challagadda, Pilligadalu, Kilwari
Telgu Name :Majjige-gedde, Aheru balli
Kannada Name : Saatawari, Ekalakanto
Gujarathi Name : Shatawarmul, Shatavari
Marathi Name :Satamuli
Bengali Name : Shatavali, Satavari
Propagation : It can propagate by adventitious roots and seeds
Family : Liliaceae
Part Used : Root
Medicinal Uses:
- This herb is known to be a very good aphrodisiac and also is very useful for overall women health and development.
- Shatavari is considered to be the main ingredient in Ayurvedic rejuvenating female tonic for overall health and vitality.
- The reputed adaptogenic effects of Shatavari may be attributed to its concentrations of saponins, known as Shatavarins.
- Good for health Rejuvenating female tonic Provides health and vitality High concentrations of saponins Good aphrodisiac Good anodyne.
- Refrigerant, demulcent, diuretic, aphrodisiac, anti-diuretic, anti-dysenteric and galactagogue.