• Name: Asparagus (Shatavari)
• Scientific Name: Asparagus racemosus

Description:

The name Shatavari translates to "she who possesses 100 husbands", referring to the herbs rejuvanitive effect upon the female reproductive organs. In Australia the herb is more often used to treat gastrointestinal disorders and as an external wash for wounds. It regulates hormonal secretion and acts as a galactagogue, which promotes lactation in nursing women.

Asparagus has been used in a variety of ways through the centuries. The tubers were once candied and eaten as a sweetmeat. Nursing mothers ate Asparagus because it supported the production of breast milk. In some cultures, people drank the fresh juice of the root mixed with honey. Others used it topically in medical oils for its soothing and cooling properties.

Its principal constituents include saponins, alkaloids, proteins and tannins. The plant contains triterpene saponins called Shatavarin I-IV, which support the body's own natural production of estrogen.
The dried root contains a large amount of saccharine, mucilage and minerals, which heal gastritis, hyperacidity and stomach ulcers.

Uses:

• The herb helps in digestion and alleviates ulcers and other inflammatory stomach ailments.
• Asparagus can restore hormonal balance in women who have fluctuating hormonal levels due to menstruation and menopause. It enhances fertility and regulates the menstrual cycle.
• It is a natural diuretic that reduces water retention.

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