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 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
Where this comes from
Sources
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