Prevents Anxiety and Depression
Being a potent mood enhancer, Shatavari is beneficial for treating different psychotic problems like depression, dementia, etc. Shatavari helps keep the serotonin level under control and reduces various symptoms of anxiety, including uneasiness, restlessness, cold hands, cold feet. The potent antidepressant properties of the herb also help in calming the mind, reducing irritability and improving energy and stamina.
Enhances Libido
Boasted for being a natural aphrodisiac, Shatavari helps in reducing mental stress and anxiety and stimulates the hormones for increasing libido in both men and women. It also increases virility and stamina in men.
Supports Female Reproductive System
Touted as a powerful female-friendly herb, Shatavari helps in treating numerous hormonal problems. It helps treat endometriosis (i.e. inflammation of the lining of the uterus), maintains hormonal levels within the blood, strengthens the female reproductive organs, and enhances the eggs' maturation into follicles. Being a powerful uterine tonic, regular use of this formulation or consuming foods that improve fertility may be very helpful when an individual is trying to conceive.
Supports Male Reproductive System
Although Shatavari is mostly used for the female reproductive system, it is also beneficial towards improving men's health. The root powder has powerful spermatogenic properties that are extremely useful for treating teratospermia (i.e. abnormal sperm shape), oligospermia (i.e. low sperm count), hypospermia (low volume of semen), asthenozoospermia (i.e. sperm motility), and enhances spermatogenesis (i.e. sperm production). Being a natural antioxidant, it improves the production of male hormones like testosterone and luteinizing hormone. It also treats conditions like erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
Enhances Digestion
Shatavari is known as an excellent digestive herb. The anti-flatulent property of the root powder of this climber reduces gas formation in the alimentary canal, thus preventing flatulence, bloating and abdominal distension. It also reduces indigestion, increases appetite, and promotes better absorption of nutrients in the body. The abundance of fibre in the root powder makes this a potent remedy for constipation and other digestive issues.
Aids In Weight Loss
The wealth of flavonoids in Shatavari helps the body shed excess weight faster. Being loaded with dietary fibres and essential nutrients, when taken regularly, Shatavari not only satiates the hunger pangs but also prevents overeating, hence playing a crucial role in one's weight loss regimen.
Promotes Cardiac Functioning
Shatavari is one such ayurvedic herb that has been found to have a positive effect on the heart. Being a natural antioxidant and a cardio-protective herb, it plays a crucial role in treating a host of heart ailments. It relaxes the cardiac system by soothing the mind, which is extremely advantageous for patients suffering from arrhythmias and palpitations. It is also beneficial in strengthening the heart muscles, dropping cholesterol levels in the blood and preventing lipid accumulation, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, heart blocks, heart attacks, blood clots, etc.
Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
The excellent hypoglycaemic property of Shatavari plays a significant role in alleviating the body's blood sugar level. The production of insulin from the pancreatic β-cells becomes active on taking Shatavari root powder. It helps to reduce the breakdown of starch into glucose which in turn leads to low blood glucose levels.
Remedies Respiratory Troubles
Shatavari is considered an absolute remedy for all sorts of respiratory troubles. Owing to its prevailing anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic, and anti-asthmatic properties, the root powder holds high significance in treating the common cold, cough and flu symptoms. It also thins and loosens rheum deposits within the chest and nasal cavities. Hence, it eases breathing and helps the body get rid of mucus. It is also beneficial in treating bronchitis and asthmatic conditions. Daily intake of this herb fortifies the lung tissues and augments lung health.
Treats Wounds And Ulcers
The powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer properties of Shatavari roots play a key role in treating different types of ulcers like peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, canker sores, or mouth ulcers, etc. The bioactive composites in the plant encourage tissue regeneration.
BOTANICAL NAME: Asparagus racemosus
OTHER NAME(S): Aheruballi, Asparagus, Asparagus-fern, Asparagus Root, Asperge des Indes, Asperge Indienne, Asperge Sauvage, Asperges Racemosus, Atirasa, Buttermilk Root, Chatavali, Dveepika, Espárrago Racemosus, Espárragos Racemosus, Indian Asparagus, Inli-chedi, Kairuwa, Majjigegadde, Narbodh, Narayani, Norkanto, Peevari, Philli-gaddalu, Satamuli, Satavari, Sataver White, Sataviriya, Satawar, Satawari, Satmooli, Satmuli, Shatamuli, Shatavari, Shatmuli, Shimaishadavari, Sitawari, Toala-gaddalu, Vari, Wild Asparagus, Wild Carrot,.
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