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Shatavari

Also Known As : Satavari, Satavar
Technical Name : Asparagus racemosus

Vegetarian

Description

Shatavari is a species of the asparagus plant, common throughout India and the Himalayas. It has small pine-needle like branches, uniform and shiny green in color. It produces white flowers on short, spiky stems and bears blackish-purple, globular berries. It has been used for many centuries in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, for its leaves and roots.

Health benefits

  • Shatavari helps to improve female reproductive health. It helps to improve conditions like hormonal imbalances and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). (1)
  • It helps to reduce menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. (1)
  • It has antioxidant properties that protect the body from harm caused by free radicals. (1)
  • It has anti-anxiety effects that help to combat anxiety and depression. (1)

Selection Guide

Shatavari is available as a tablet, a powder, or a liquid essence. Check for their expiry date before purchasing.

Note

Some people may be allergic to Shatavari and shortly experience side effects such as breathing difficulty, dizziness, rapid heart rate, and itchy eyes or skin. It has a diuretic effect that inhibits the body’s ability to absorb sodium, which can increase the risk of dehydration. it may lower blood sugar levels and must be avoided by people taking blood sugar medications. (2)

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