Shtavari Pili

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), has been used for centuries in Ayurveda. The root which has a long white tuber part of the plant is used as both food and as an herbal supplement. Shatavari is believed to act as an aphrodisiac, as well as stimulate the production of breast milk in nursing mothers. According to the health practitioners of Ayurveda, Shatavari possesses cooling, calming properties that can help to soothe and balance vata and pitta (two of the three doshas).  There are various minerals present abundantly in Shatavari roots such as copper, manganese, zinc, and cobalt. It also contains other minerals in good quantity include calcium, magnesium, selenium, and potassium. Apart from minerals, Shatavari also contains vitamins such as vitamin A and ascorbic acid. Shatavari contains essential fatty acids such as gamma-linolenic acid. Gamma-linolenic acid is very beneficial for the treatment of arthritis, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol levels, heart disease, and depression. 

Health benefits of Shatavari

1. Female Reproductive Health

Shatavari supports women through every stage of their lives. The main constituents of Shatavari are steroidal saponins that suggest its use as an estrogen regulator. This modulation helps to regulate menstrual cycles, manage PMS symptoms, alleviate menstrual cramps, and control the amount of blood lost. It may help with fluid retention and uncomfortable bloating often suffered before a period. 

2. It has antioxidant properties

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. 

3. Helps with Breast milk production

Young mothers usually find it difficult to breastfeed their newborns due to very little milk production. This can happen due to a variety of reasons such as anemia, low blood pressure, or simply stress. Taking Shatavari every day helps to facilitate and regulate milk production. This method is ideal for the nourishment of young babies so that their immune system becomes stronger. Shatavari is a natural herb so it doesn’t cause any harm to the child. 

4. Reduces mood swings

Mood swings are more common in women than in men. This can occur due to menstruation, pregnancy or hormonal problems. Mood swings can not only spoil our mood but also make it difficult for us to interact with people. Taking Shatavari on a regular basis can help to combat mood swings easily. 

5. Can assist in fertility issues

Becoming a parent is one of the most joy happiest experiences in someone’s life, but sadly for some people fertility problems restrict them from leading a happy life. Shatavari contains beneficial ingredients, so by consuming it fertility problems can be kept at bay and the chances of conception becomes high as it is a powerful herb. 

6. Gastric problems can be cured

Shatavari is known to treat gastric problems. The dried roots of Shatavari are turned into powder and it can be made into a juice. The consumption of this juice is ideal to cure ulcers and other ailments occurring in the gastrointestinal tract. If this plant is consumed regularly, it can also cure gastroparesis. 

7. Acts as a diuretic

Shatavari aids to fight against urinary tract problems and infections. It also maintains the health of the urinary bladder. Aside from this, regular consumption of Shatavari can help to reduce kidney stones in size and sometimes cure it completely. 

8. Immune System Support

Research has shown that Shatavari plays a very important role in stimulating immune cells. This is assumed to be due to the steroidal plant compound contained within the root "sapogenin", a potent immune stimulator. It increases the body’s resistance during normal and immune-suppressed conditions, helping to boost immunity during immune-suppressed conditions and aiding in the recovery of the immune system itself. Sapogenins will also stimulate the cells that fight infection, reducing the overall population of infection-causing cells.