OFFICIAL NAME – Asparagus Racemosus
HEALTH BENEFITS – Shatavari is a very good antioxidant, boosting the immune system. Its oil is used in headaches, nervous pains and general weakness. Shatavari also manage conditions like oligospermia, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia, diabetic neurophalus, haemorrhoids and heartburn conditions.
It enhances breast development and increases breast milk production by regulating hormonal balance.
HOME REMEDY – Shatavari oil is used for massage in body aches.
NUTRITION CONDITION – It has many reproductive benefits, antioxidant effects, anti anxiety effects, enhances testosterone in men hence improves sperm count and libido. Also have diuretic effects.
OTHER NAME – Shatmooli, Shatvirya, Bahusuta, Atirasa, Satavar etc.
FLAVOUR – It contains madhur and tikta rasa i.e. (sweet and bitter).
CHEMISTRY – Its root contains a saponin named substance which acts as uterine tonic.