Botanical name: Asparagus racemousus

Family: Liliaceae

Part used: Root

Actions:

* Aphrodisiac

* Adaptogen (modulates stress response)

* Hormone modulator

* Galactagogue (increases milk production in lactation)

Shatavari, meaning 'she who possesses a hundred husbands' is often considered an aphrodisiac (increasing libido) and a female tonic herb. This traditional Ayurvedic herbal medicine is commonly used as a rejuvenation herb, improving vitality and ones ability to deal with stress.

Due to its oestrogenic effects it can also be helpful to assist in the treatment of PMS and menopausal symptoms. It can also aid in infertility.

Shatavari is traditionally used to reduce diarrhoea, indigestion and abdominal discomfort. The easiest was to prepare is brewing a Shatavari tea.

This herb has also been researched for its immunomodulating, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, antidepressant and antioxidant actions.

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