Shatavari Capsules
Asparagus racemosus
A single-herb Shatavari preparation based on a cooling and nourishing botanical traditionally valued for strength, tissue nourishment, and reproductive wellbeing.
Available forms
- Capsules
- Vati
- Form
- Capsule
- Net quantity
- 90 capsules
- Route
- Internal
Traditionally used for
- Cooling, nourishing rasayana support.
- Supporting strength and healthy tissue nourishment.
- Supporting female reproductive wellbeing.
- Supporting healthy lactation with qualified guidance.
Overview
Shatavari is a climbing Asparagus species whose tuberous roots are widely used in Ayurveda.
Traditional Ayurvedic perspective
Shatavari is traditionally described as cooling, nourishing, rasayana, and supportive of reproductive tissues. It is commonly used in individualised Ayurvedic care for strength, acidity associated with excess heat, female reproductive wellbeing, and lactation.
Ingredient
- Shatavari — Asparagus racemosus.
Botanical profile
- Botanical name: Asparagus racemosus Willd.
- Family: Asparagaceae.
- Common name: Indian Asparagus.
- Traditionally used parts: Tuberous root and root.
Suggested use
Use according to the current product label or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Ayurveda References
Official pharmacopoeial standard
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
API Part I, Vol. IV (2004), Monograph 50, Śatāvarī (Root), p. 108
Identifies Śatāvarī as the tuberous root of Asparagus racemosus; the linked PCIM&H record is the official indexed entry for Shatavari in API Part I, Vol. IV (2004).
Classical source
Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu
Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu, Guḍūcyādi-varga, Śatāvarī entry
Classical Śatāvarī entry documenting nourishing, cooling, rasayana and balya qualities.
शतावरी गुरुः शीता तिक्ता स्वाद्वी रसायनी । मेधाऽग्निपुष्टिदा स्निग्धा नेत्र्या गुल्मातिसारजित् । शुक्रस्तन्यकरी बल्या वातपित्तास्रशोथजित् ॥
Shatavari is described as nourishing, cooling, unctuous, rasayana and balya, with traditional associations with reproductive nourishment and lactation.
Research Highlights
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd) root extract for postpartum lactation: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
RCT · 120 postpartum women/113 per protocol · 72 hours
- Preparation and dose
- Shatavari root extract, 300 mg twice daily.
- Finding
- The study reported earlier breast fullness, more expressed milk at 72 hours and higher maternal satisfaction.
Ajgaonkar A, Debnath T, Bhatnagar S, Debnath K, Langade J. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2025. PMID 41055223.
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