Satavari
Botanical Name:
Asparagus racemosus
Family Name :
liliaceous
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Description :
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a climbing plant which grows in
low forest areas throughout India. A much branched spinus
under-shrub with tuberous, short rootstock bearing numerous fusiform,
succulent roots.
Part
Used: Tuberous Roots
Product
offered : Dried Roots
Healing
power and curative properties:
The
healing qualities of Asparagus racemosus are useful to a wide array
of ailments.
The plant has
been used in Ayurveda for various conditions. Its main use has been
as a galactagogue to increase milk secretion during lactation.
One of the well-known major
therapeutic potential of Asparagus racemosus is its beneficial
effect on the female reproductive system.
Female diseases & lactation:
Shatavari is well known for its effects on the female reproductive
system & to increase milk
secretion in a lactating woman.
Being a rejuvenating herb, it's restorative action is
beneficial in woman's complaints. For balancing hormonal system of
women, Shatavari may be used for regulating menstruation and
ovulation, improving lactation, decreasing morning sickness,
infertility, menopause, leucorrhoea, inflammation of sexual organs,
and general sexual debility. Containing Phytoestrogens it may be of
help in menopausal symptoms, but this may, on the other hand,
aggravate a woman whose fibrocystic breasts are sensitive to
estrogen.
The male
reproductive system will also benefit from Shatavari. Shatavari may
be used in cases of sexual debility, impotence, Spermatorrhoea, and
inflammation of Sexual organs.
Dyspepsia (Amla Pitta):
The powdered dried root of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) is
used in Ayurveda for dyspepsia (Amla Pitta or acid regurgitation).
Gastric Ulcers:
Asparagus racemosus is recommended in Ayurvedic texts for prevention
and treatment of gastric ulcers.
Other Uses:
However, Shatavari is also effective in a number of other systems of
the body and is therefore of use to both men and women. This cooling
and bitter herb is also known for it's anti-inflammatory qualities
and may be used in infections such as cystitis and dysentery.
Shatavari's mild diuretic action addresses the need in bladder
infections, an antacid and demulcent. Satavari is effective in
ulcers and hyperacidity and its cooling action works on chronic
fevers, rheumatism, inflamed membranes of the lungs, Stomach,
Kidneys and Sexual organs. It also used as a nervine tonic.
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Safety:
Do not
use if congested.
Use
caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination with others
to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of
other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified
professional.
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