Why Is Shatavari Called A Female-Friendly Herb?
Shatavari is rightly called a female-friendly herb as it can help in many things like controlling menstrual disorders, breast development and breast milk production. It also increases testosterone levels in men. According to Ayurveda, Shatavari boost immunity and helps in weight gain.
Advantages of Shatavari for different ailments
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Shatavari as a hormonal harmonizer can help balance the hormonal changes that develop PMS in women. It is a rejuvenating tonic for the time when women experience physical, emotional and behavioral changes.
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
As a primary uterine tonic, Shatavari helps in management of menstrual bleeding by balancing and strengthening the menstrual system.
Increased Breast Milk Production
Satavari is good breast milk production for three reasons. First, it does galactagogue activity; second, the plan has steroidal saponins and third, it increases prolactin hormone that is related to breast milk production.
Stomach Ulcers
Shatavari protects the stomach cells against acid attack with its cytoprotective activity that is by increasing the gastric mucus secretion and strengthening the mucosal layer.
Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1&2)
Shatavari reduces intestinal absorption of glucose and increases its uptake by cells and tissues. Also, it boosts insulin secretion. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties reduce development diabetic related complications.
Alcohol Withdrawal
Shatavari is helpful in controlling the withdrawal symptoms of alcohol due to its adaptogenic action.
Diarrhea
Shatavari contains phytochemicals that do antidiarrhea activities. It controls movement of food in stomach during diarrhea and in this way prevents loss of fluid that help in diarrhea management.
Bronchitis
Shatavari brings fast relief from inflammation of lungs and blockage of air passage due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.
Dementia
Shatavari makes a great nervine tonic with neuroprotective properties that prevent age related damage to nerve cells. Also, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help in management of dementia.
Precautions with Shatavari
Shatavari could interfere with kidney functioning and excretion of lithium. Also, it has diuretic properties. Anyone taking lithium treatment or diuretic drugs should avoid taking this herb. Also, women expecting pregnancy should take Shatavari only on the advice and supervision of their doctors.
How to take Shatavari?
Shatavari is available in juice, churna, capsule, tablet and syrup form. Depending on the form like juice and capsule, you should take the right dosage as prescribed on the product packing or by your doctor, if you are taking Shatavari after consulting a doctor.