Shatavari
Asparagus racemosus
A premier Ayurvedic women's tonic ('she who has a hundred husbands') used across the female life cycle and for digestion.
Traditional use (ayurveda): A premier Ayurvedic women's tonic ('she who has a hundred husbands') used across the female life cycle and for digestion.
A premier Ayurvedic women's tonic ('she who has a hundred husbands') used across the female life cycle and for digestion.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A premier Ayurvedic women's tonic ('she who has a hundred husbands') used across the female life cycle and for digestion.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Phytoestrogen effect; asparagus-family allergy; caution in hormone-sensitive conditions.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Phytoestrogen effect; asparagus-family allergy; caution in hormone-sensitive conditions.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.