Shatavari is a medicinal plant that can be used as a tonic for men and women, known for its properties that help to treat problems related to the reproductive system, improving fertility and vitality and increasing the production of breast milk.
This plant can also be known as a fertility plant and its scientific name is Asparagus racemosus .
What is Shatavari used for?
This medicinal plant can be used for different purposes, which include:
- Improves fertility and vitality of the body and reproductive system;
- Increases milk production in breastfeeding women;
- Helps lower fever;
- It is an antioxidant that helps prevent premature aging of the skin and increases longevity;
- It improves immunity and helps fight diseases and inflammations;
- Improves mental function;
- It reduces acid production by helping to treat ulcers in the stomach and duodenum and improving bad digestion;
- Relieves intestinal gas and diarrhea;
- Reduces blood sugar levels by helping to treat diabetes;
- Helps eliminate swelling by increasing the production of urine;
- It reduces coughing and complements the treatment of bronchitis.
In addition, this medicinal plant can be used in the treatment of problems related to the central nervous system, possessing a soothing and anti-stress activity.
Properties of Shatavari
The properties of Shatavari include an antiulcerous, antioxidant, soothing and anti-stress, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic action that treats diarrhea and improves the immune system.
In addition, the root of this plant also has an aphrodisiac, diuretic, antiseptic, tonic action that reduces intestinal gas and improves the production of breast milk.
Mode of Use
This plant can be easily found in online stores, herbal stores or natural products stores in the form of concentrated powder or capsules, containing dry extract from the plant root. The powder or dried extract of the plant can easily be added to water, juice or yogurts to facilitate its taking.
It is generally recommended to take these supplements 2 to 3 times daily at meals according to the guidelines outlined by the manufacturer of the product.