Shatavari Root 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Shatavari Root – 100 g ($13.99), 50 g ($9.99), 25 g ($6.99)

Benefits
Antioxidant  Antioxidants help prevent free-radical cell damage. They also battle oxidative stress, which causes disease. Shatavari is high in saponins. Saponins are compounds with antioxidant abilities. According to a 2004 study, a new antioxidant called racemofuran was identified within shatavari root. Two known antioxidants — asparagamine A and racemosol — were also found.

Anti-inflammatory  Racemofuran, which is found in shatavari, also has significant anti-inflammatory capabilities. Racemofuran acts similarly in the body as prescription anti-inflammatory drugs known as COX-2 inhibitors. These types of drugs are thought to reduce inflammation without serious digestive side effects.

Female Reproductive Health  Perhaps the most common traditional use of shatavari, or A. racemosus, is to treat female health conditions, specifically reproductive disorders. A review of studies published in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy in 2018Trusted Source suggests that this plant may improve conditions such as hormonal imbalances and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It helps regulate menstrual cycles, alleviate PMS symptoms and enhance fertility.

Shatavari literally gets the juices flowing in your body. By coating and soothing mucus membranes, it restores moisture in tissues from the yoni to the face. Optimized hormones help keep your body supple and lubricated. This is one reason women find support in shatavari for their sexual and reproductive wellbeing.

Primarily used to support sexual health, Shatavari is a powerful aphrodisiac and has been called “the female Viagra.” By bringing hormonal harmony, Shatavari in turn supports a healthy reproductive system, strengthening the uterus and supporting fertility.

Studies have concluded that Shatavari is rich in the compounds shatavarin and sarsasapogenin, which are considered precursors to female sex hormones. In Sanskrit, Shatavari can be translated to “she who has one hundred husbands.” With this insight, it’s easy to see why many recommend Shatavari to support the female reproductive system. In Ayurvedic medicine, this root is known as the ultimate women’s tonic and libidinal booster. But it’s just as appropriate in tonics for men, with the potential to support arousal and testosterone.

Pregnancy And Breast-Feeding  A substance that boosts milk production during breast-feeding is called a galactagogue, and shatavari is commonly used for this purpose. Authors of a review published in The Ochsner Journal in 2016 found mixed evidence. One study reported a boost in milk supply after shatavari supplementation, and another showed no difference.

Shatavari increases the production of prolactin, a hormone that plays an important role in breastfeeding. Because of its reputation as a lactation support, many mothers use a Shatavari supplement to encourage breast milk production. More research is needed to ensure that a supplement containing shatavari is safe to take while pregnant or breast-feeding. During these periods, consult a doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any herbs or supplements.

Menopause  A small-scale study from 2018 tested the effects of herbal medicine on menopausal symptoms in 117 women. After taking A. racemosus and three other herbs for 12 weeks, women reported a reduction in hot flashes and night sweats, but no difference in hormone levels or overall health.

Stress/Anxiety/Depression  Shatavari is a adaptogen, which means that it helps your body handle stress and the anxiety that often accompanies it. Major depressive disorder affects over 16.1 million American adults yearly. Yet many people can’t take prescription depression medications due to negative side effects. Shatavari is used in ayurveda to treat depression. A 2009 study on rodents found the antioxidants in shatavari have strong antidepressant abilities. They also impacted neurotransmitters in the brain. Neurotransmitters communicate information throughout our brain. Some are associated with depression.

Immune system  Shatavari is used in ayurveda as an immunity booster. In a 2004 study, animals treated with shatavari root extract had increased antibodies when compared to untreated animals. The treated animals recovered faster and had improved health overall. This suggested an improved immune response.

Skin Anti-aging  Shatavari may be one of nature’s best kept anti-aging secrets. According to a 2015 study, the saponins in shatavari root helped reduce the free-radical skin damage that leads to wrinkles. Shatavari also helped prevent collagen breakdown. Importantly, it also halted the breakdown of collagen, which helps your skin maintain its youthful elasticity. Collagen helps maintain your skin’s elasticity. Some researchers believe it may be the future of safe, anti-aging skin care. It helps support a healthy inflammatory response, it can help promote clear, breakout-free skin.

Blood Sugar  Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, as is the need for safer, more effective treatments. A 2007 study showed that shatavari may help maintain blood sugar levels. It’s thought compounds within the herb stimulate insulin production, although it’s unclear exactly how. More study is needed, but researchers suggest understanding how shatavari impacts blood sugar may hold the key to the development of new diabetes treatments.

Cough  According to a 2000 study on mice, shatavari root juice is a natural cough remedy. Shatavari root stopped coughing as well as the prescription cough medicine codeine phosphate.

Diarrhea  Shatavari is used as a remedy for diarrhea, which can cause serious problems, like dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. According to a 2005 study, shatavari helped stop castor oil–induced diarrhea in rats. More study is needed to see if shatavari has comparable results in humans.

Diuretic  Diuretics help your body get rid of excess fluid. They’re often prescribed for people who have congestive heart failure to remove excess fluid from around the heart. Prescription diuretics may cause serious side effects. According to a 2010 study on rats, shatavari is used as a diuretic in ayurveda. The study found that 3,200 milligrams of shatavari had diuretic activity without causing acute side effects.

Ulcers  Ulcers are sores in your stomach, small intestine, or esophagus. They may be very painful. They can cause serious complications, such as bleeding or perforation. According to a 2005 study on rats, shatavari was effective at treating medication-induced gastric ulcers.

Kidney Stones  Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in your kidneys. As they pass through your urinary tract, they may cause excruciating pain. Most kidney stones are made of oxalates. Oxalates are compounds found in some foods, such as spinach, beets, and french fries. In a 2005 study, shatavari root extract helped prevent the formation of oxalate stones in rats. It also increased magnesium concentration in the urine. Proper levels of magnesium in the body are thought to help prevent the development of crystals in the urine that form kidney stones.

Botanical Name: Asparagus racemosus
English: Indian asparagus
Ayurvedic: Shataavari, Shatmuuli, Atirasaa, Bahusutaa, Shatpadi, Shatviryaa, Bhiru,
Also, known as: Satmull, Satamuli, Satmuli, Shatamul, Asparagus, Satavarı Satavar, Satamul, Ashadi poeru, Halavu Bau, Narayani, Makkala, Satavari Kizhangu Satavar, Shimai-Shadvari, Nilichedi Kishangu, Sirma-Shatawari (Dry Root), Pippipichara, Pilliteegalu (Fresh Root), Satawari, Narayanı, Abhiru, Atisara, Vari, Thanneervittan, kizhangu, Sataavarı Kızhangu
Habitat: All parts of India at a low altitude in the shade and in tropical climates.
Origin: India
Harvested: Wild
Parts Used: Root

General Information:
It is a small shrub or a woody climber and grows in all parts of India at a low altitude in the shade and in tropical climates. The rootstock has fascicled tuberous roots. Branches are angular, leaves reduced to spinescent scales and 0.4-0.6 mm long. Flowers are white, solitary, clustered in a raceme. The fruit is a sub globose berry with 1-6 smooth black seeds.

The root is dried after harvesting and may be boiled, peeled and cut into pieces. The root is very rich in mucilage and on pulverizing, the powder forms hard lumps by absorbing moisture. In trade there are two varieties, one is pale brown, slightly resinous and said to come from Nepal whilst the other is dirty white, horny, spongy and probably from south India. The Ayurvedic physicians prefer the root from Nepal as it is said to be more effective. The one from Nepal is rarely introduces in commercial market while the other one is greatly popular around the world.

 

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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