Names & Classification
- Botanical Name
- Asparagus racemosus
- Sanskrit Name
- Shatavari
- English Name(s)
- Shatavari / Wild Asparagus
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Part Used
- Root tuber
About This Herb
Shatavari means 'she who possesses a hundred husbands' — a poetic reference to its powerful reproductive tonic properties. While especially valued for women's health, this nourishing, cooling herb benefits everyone as a digestive soother, immune booster, and rejuvenative tonic.
Where It Grows
Native to tropical jungles of Sri Lanka and foothills of Himalayas, found in forests and plains of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Thrives in diverse climates and soil conditions. Modern cultivation prominent in Rajasthan with solar-powered drip-irrigation systems on partner farms using light sandy soil over 18-month growth cycles.
Ayurvedic Profile
The premier Stri Rasayana (women's rejuvenative) and one of the most important nourishing herbs. Shatavari is classified as Balya (strength-promoting), Vayasthapana (anti-aging), and Stanya (lactation-promoting). Also valuable for men as a Pitta-pacifying reproductive tonic. Rasa: Madhura (Sweet), Tikta (Bitter). Virya: Sheeta (Cooling). Vipaka: Madhura (Sweet). Dosha: Pacifies Vata and Pitta.
Key Benefits
Women's reproductive health, lactation support, digestive soothing, immune nourishment, anti-aging
Research & Studies
The following research highlights scientific validation of traditional uses:
Efficacy and Safety of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) Root Extract for Perimenopause: Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Authors: Women's Health Research Team
Journal: PMC (PubMed Central) (2024)
Prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study with 80 eligible women showed Shatavari root extract (300 mg once daily) significantly improved perimenopause symptoms with 73 participants completing the trial.
Efficacy and safety of Shatavari root extract (Asparagus racemosus) for menopausal symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, three-arm, placebo-controlled study
Authors: Menopause Research Team
Journal: Frontiers in Reproductive Health (2025)
Eight-week randomized double-blind multicentric study with 135 women showed statistically significant improvements in vasomotor symptoms, mood, perceived stress, and hormonal parameters without adverse effects.
Efficacy and Safety of Shatavari Root Extract for the Management of Menopausal Symptoms: A Double-Blind, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Clinical Research Team
Journal: PubMed (2024)
Large multicenter trial demonstrated positive and significant effect of Shatavari over placebo in reducing hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, vaginal dryness, and loss of libido with no significant adverse events.
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd) root extract for postpartum lactation: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Authors: Lactation Research Team
Journal: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2025)
Prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study enrolled postpartum women receiving Shatavari root extract (300 mg) or placebo once daily for 72 hours with focus on lactation improvement.
Plant profile, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari): A review
Authors: Phytochemistry Research Team
Journal: PMC (PubMed Central) (2012)
Comprehensive review identified steroidal saponins (Shatavarins) as primary bioactive constituents with progesterone-enhancing and estrogen-mimicking properties validated in preclinical studies for hormonal balance.
Products Containing Shatavari / Wild Asparagus
- Bacopa Clarity Plex (Classical Formulation)
- Dashmularishta (Classical Formulation)
- Chyawanprash (Food)
- Musli Pak (Food)
- Sugar-Free Chyawanprash (Food)
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