SHATAVARI- FOR MEN AND WOMEN
A tuberous climber with
straight or hooked spines, Shatavari is one of great rejuvenative herbs used in
Ayurveda, the world’s oldest healing system. It is also known as Asparagus racemosus, or the Indian
Asparagus. Its tubers are white, radish shaped, and found in clusters, and its
branches are modified into a leafy structure. In fact, the entire plant has a
feathery appearance.
Health benefits- for woman
Shatavari is truly
Ayurveda’s gift to women. It nourishes and cleanses the blood and the female
reproductive organs, enhancing female fertility. It also nourishes the womb and
ovum and helps to prepare the female organs for pregnancy, as well as to
prevent threatened miscarriage. Shatavari contains phyto-estrogens, the
precursors of estrogen, that are really very useful for women who suffer from
low natural estrogen levels as a result of menopause, hysterectomies or
oophorectomies. For menstruating women Shatavari helps to regulate monthly
cycles and ovulation. It is used to soothe PMS cramps, bloating, and
irritability. It is also high in Folic Acid and so it helps to prevent anemia.
Shatavari literally means “having 100 spouses”! According to
Ayurveda, Shatavari strengthens a woman to the point where she is being capable
of producing thousands of healthy ova. Dry membranes, such as those on the
vaginal wall, are also brought into balance through the herbs action. Shatavari
alleviates morning sickness during pregnancy, and is effective after childbirth
in cleaning out the uterus. Ayurvedic texts state that shatavari promotes maternal
health too, and its meticulous use enhances breast milk in lactating mothers.
Pre-menopausal women can take it to cool annoying hot flashes and mood swings.
Even post menopausal women and those who have had hysterectomies greatly
benefit from Shatavari’s rich source of phyto-estrogens, and the herb will
lubricate and moisten the dry reproductive tissues as we age.
For
men
Men also benefit from Shatavari, especially in
the treatment of impotence and general sexual debility, as it is an aphrodisiac
and it increases the libido.
Other
uses
Shatavari is also quite effective for stomach ulcers,
hyperacidity and diarrhea. Dry and irritated membranes in the upper respiratory
tract are soothed by this herb making it useful in cases of bronchitis and
chronic fevers. Known as an adaptogenic herb, Shatavari minimizes the negative
effects of stress on the nervous system. This herb is good for anyone under
pressure, helping the body and mind to cope with challenges.
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