Shatavari [Asparagus r]
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Asparagus racemosus
20% Saponins
INCI:
SPARAGUS RACEMOSUS ROOT EXTRACT
Shatavari [Asparagus r]
Shatavari - Asparagus racemosus: adaptogen, Women well-being, fertility
Shatavari is reported for several effects:- Reduces premenstrual syndrome and allows it to support difficult periods.
- By increasing fertility, shatavari is useful for a woman wishing to conceive, as it acts as a uterine tonic and helps prevent miscarriages.
- Aphrodisiac effect, it stimulates the libido.
- For inhibiting the formation of urinary calculi and facilitating their dissolution (historical use by Sushruta)
- When used during menopause, it soothes hot flashes (cooling effect).
- Promotes lactation in women who have just given birth through its galactagogue effect (by increasing the amount of prolactin).
The plant decree requires monitoring of isoflavones. An analysis in 12/2024 showed a content of around 31.7 ppm.
Shatavari [Asparagus r]
Shatavari - The femal adaptogen
Shatavari, or Asparagus racemosus, has long been used in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, as a tonic regenerator of the female reproductive system, and much more. The ancient Ayurvedic practitioner, Sushruta (2700 B.C.) used Varuna (Crataevo religioso) and Shatavari already.
