AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Shatavari Benefits & Uses: An Ayurvedic Perspective

This nourishing herb relieves burning sensations in the gut, and is renowned as a female reproductive tonic. (ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS)

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Shatavari is a nourishing, sweet herb that moisturizes your body. As an anti-inflammatory, it soothes burning sensations. Perhaps best of all, it is antimicrobial, making it useful for candida and dysbiosis in the gut. There are very few nourishing antimicrobials. Shatavari is thus a gem to those who have been depleted and exhausted by chronic bacterial overgrowth in the gut. Many love to pamper themselves with this pleasant, nurturing herb!



Feeling irritated? Like you need some nurturing? This ojas building herb is renowned for its affectionate side. Whether you have a digestive tract that's gone haywire, a dry cough, or are in need of nurturing, this herb mothers you back to health.

Cool, Anti-inflammatory

Shatavari is ideal whenever there is dryness and burning. One client testifies to its cooling nature: "I wake up a little bit colder [when taking shatavari]. My temperature is 97.6 degrees, for example, rather than 98.3 or 98.6. I feel a bit colder during the day." Shatavari is often the first choice in Ayurveda for inflammation in underweight, Vata individuals (including Vata pushing Pitta conditions).

Relaxes &, Eases Tension

Clients report feeling calm and comforted by this easy-going, nurturing herb. One client writes, "My whole body felt relaxed." In anxiety relieving formulas, shatavari is commonly paired with dashamoola, brahmi, ashwagandha and shankhapushpi.

Moisturizing Female Reproductive Tonic

Shatavari is estrogenic, helping to replenish and balance depleted estrogen. It is commonly used in menopause or perimenopause, or whenever estrogen levels are low.

Common formulas for the female reproductive tract:
General tonicwith milk and honey
Hot flashes during menopausewith coconut water
Heavy menstruationwith aloe vera
Dry light periodsuse shatavari with ghee or milk
Dysmenorrheaashoka, shatavari, black cohosh, musta
Miscarriagesghee with manjistha and/or ashoka
Shatavari is a galactagogue, meaning it increases the flow of breast milk. To this effect, serve in warm milk with ghee, fenugreek, fennel, and/or ajwain. Shatavari also benefits the male reproductive system as it increases sperm count and purifies sperm.

Shatavari moisturizes membranes, including the lungs, digestive tract and female reproductive organs. As a female aphrodisiac, it is especially moisturizing, helping dispel low libido due to vaginal dryness. Its name means "she who posses 100 husbands," testifying to its aphrodisiac qualities. Shatavari ghee may also be used topically for vaginal dryness.

Relieves Burning Sensations in Digestion

It is one of the few gentle antimicrobial herbs, making it useful for dysbiosis in weakened, underweight individuals (Vata). In addition to suppressing fermentation in the gut, Shatavari cools inflammation and burning in the lower abdomen. One client notes, "It is like pouring water on a burning area. It went right to my pelvic area and became like a mother to that area."

Another notes that shatavari, "felt soothing," and that it "coated my entire digestive tract." One client states, "I had been suffering with some hyperacidity for a couple of days with a burning feeling inside. Shatavari really seemed to help to ease it."

For a sweet herb, shatavari is surprisingly bitter. It has been traditionally used with herbs such as amalaki, licorice root and aloe vera in a base of pomegranate juice for soothing intestinal inflammation in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Alleviates Constipation

Shatavari's moisturizing and anti-microbial properties help alleviate dry, hard and rough constipation with stools that resemble rabbit pellets. This type of constipation is often secondary to dehydration and fermentation in the digestive tract, which cause a build-up of metabolic waste (ama). Shatavari reduces this fermentation. One client notes, "My elimination was easier, smoother. Stools were not liquified, but well formed and soft."

Effect on Sweat & Urine

As a cold, antimicrobial diuretic, shatavari is useful to clear urinary tract infections. One client reports the effect of shatavari on her kidneys. "My kidneys felt good and didn't have any pressure," she explains. Several clients also noticed less sweat with shatavari.

Soothes the Throat and Lungs

Shatavari's moisturizing, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties address the root cause of a sore throat due to deficiency. It is especially useful for soothing a dry cough and heat conditions of the lungs. For these cases, use with licorice root and honey.

One client noted, "My throat was moist and relaxed, my chest felt a little heavier." Another notes of the cooling effect of shatavari on their upper body: "My shoulders and skin felt a little chilly."

Improves Eyesight

Shatavari's cooling effect on the blood (rakta dhatu) refreshes and cools the eyes, as it does all highly vascularized organs including the female reproductive tract.

One client notes, "While taking Shatavari the most remarkable thing happened. During the beginning of the week I was really struggling in the first half of the day to have clear vision. I would wake up and everything was blurry (not my normal) and it was like I had oil in my eyes or something. It was very strange. I was straining to see the computer screen etc., All of a sudden I noticed that later in the week I wasn't struggling with that any more and my eyes felt relaxed and my vision was MUCH improved."

Other Combinations

For fever, shatavari is traditionally used with neem and other bitter herbs.

For building and strengthening muscles, shatavari is commonly paired with bala (external use only), ashwagandha, ginger, and turmeric. For building ojas, it is commonly combined with vidari. Milk in general is a good carrier (anupan) for shatavari.

Contraindications

Shatavari is contraindicated for cold digestion and all cold conditions. One client notes, after eating it, that, "I did not eat until 2pm but did not have a sense of hunger either." One client notes, "I would recommend taking it at midday because it is heavy for me when i take it at night."

Shatavari is estrogenic. Do not use shatavari in estrogen dominant women. If you notice tenderness or lumpiness of the breasts during menses, discontinue use.
Ayurveda Shatavari Whole Plant Large

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Ayurveda Shatavari Stem / Bark Large

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SUGGESTED USE

1/4-1/2 tsp 2x/daily with warm water or as directed by your practitioner.
How should I take my herbs?
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Metabolic Nature of Shatavari

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Bland

BLAND

Bland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.

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Moves Energy:
Downward

DOWNWARD

Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.

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Inward

INWARD

Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.

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Tissue (dhatu):
Reproductive

REPRODUCTIVE

Reproductive tissue (Shukra/Artava Dhatu) includes male and female reproductive organs.

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Affinity: Digestion,
Energy Vitality

ENERGY-VITALITY

Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.

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, Reproductive Health, Womens Health
Family: Lilaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Shatavari
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Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Antacid

ANTACID

Herbs that neutralize acidity in the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach in particular.

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Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.

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Stool Softener

STOOL-SOFTENER

Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Relaxes Eyes

RELAXES-EYES

Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.

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Relaxes Solar Plexus

RELAXES-SOLAR-PLEXUS

Soothes and comforts the muscles of the upper abdomen, reducing any tension or pressure in the solar plexus area.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Reduces Sweating

REDUCES-SWEATING

Suppresses sweating, often by cooling the metabolism, reducing blood flow to the skin, or closing pores.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Vulnerary

VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Calms Heart

CALMS-HEART

An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'

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Refrigerant

STRONG REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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Progesteronic

STRONG PROGESTERONIC

Progeserone is the pregnancy hormone. It raises body temperature (Pitta), and suppresses menstruation. It is generally more extroverted.

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Uterine Tonic

STRONG UTERINE-TONIC

An herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.

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Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.

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Builds Semen

BUILDS-SEMEN

Herbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.

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Estrogenic

ESTROGENIC

Increases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Relieves Tension

RELIEVES-TENSION

An herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.

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Muscle Tonic

MUSCLE-TONIC

Herbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.

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Constituents:
Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Shatavari

Rose Petals

Rose Petals has these Actions in Common

Relaxes-eyes, Anti-inflammatory, Estrogenic, Promotes-fertility, Uterine-tonic, Antimicrobial, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Refrigerant, Aphrodisiac, Progesteronic

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Jackfruit

Jackfruit has these Actions in Common

Aphrodisiac, Muscle-tonic, Refrigerant, Builds-semen, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relieves-burning, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Nutritive, Tonic

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Ghee

Ghee has these Actions in Common

Antacid, Nutritive, Stool-softener, Builds-semen, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Muscle-tonic, Relieves-burning

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Dates (dried)

Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common

Uterine-tonic, Galactagogue, Promotes-fertility, Aphrodisiac, Muscle-tonic, Tonic, Demulcent, Nutritive

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Tahini

Tahini has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Antimicrobial, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-fertility, Builds-semen, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Galactagogue

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Cassava Root / Yuca

Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Promotes-fertility, Vulnerary, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Relieves-burning

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Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds has these Actions in Common

Muscle-tonic, Promotes-fertility, Builds-semen, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Galactagogue, Nutritive

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Honey

Honey has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Nutritive, Vulnerary, Demulcent, Soothes-throat, Muscle-tonic, Tonic

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Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil has these Actions in Common

Builds-semen, Nutritive, Galactagogue, Promotes-fertility, Antimicrobial, Muscle-tonic, Tonic

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Grape

Grape has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Uterine-tonic, Aphrodisiac, Stool-softener, Builds-semen, Tonic

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Aphrodisiac, Galactagogue, Demulcent, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Estrogenic, Vulnerary

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Shatavari

Shatavari Ghee

Shatavari Ghee has these Actions in Common

Aphrodisiac, Relieves-burning, Calms-heart, Tonic, Estrogenic, Uterine-tonic, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Progesteronic, Anti-inflammatory, Promotes-fertility, Antimicrobial, Refrigerant

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Vidari

Vidari has these Actions in Common

Builds-semen, Soothes-throat, Calms-heart, Tonic, Demulcent, Uterine-tonic, Galactagogue, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Aphrodisiac, Promotes-fertility

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Licorice Ghee (9oz)

Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Relieves-burning, Antimicrobial, Soothes-throat, Demulcent, Vulnerary, Estrogenic, Nutritive, Progesteronic, Refrigerant, Antacid, Relaxes-eyes

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Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

Progesteronic, Refrigerant, Antacid, Relaxes-eyes, Anti-inflammatory, Relieves-burning, Antimicrobial, Soothes-throat, Demulcent, Vulnerary, Estrogenic, Nutritive

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Progesteronic, Anti-inflammatory, Relieves-tension, Aphrodisiac, Tonic, Builds-semen, Uterine-tonic, Galactagogue, Vulnerary, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Progesteronic, Promotes-fertility, Soothes-throat, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Uterine-tonic, Galactagogue, Muscle-tonic

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Bala

Bala has these Actions in Common

Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Vulnerary, Aphrodisiac, Builds-semen, Demulcent

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Gokshura

Gokshura has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Relieves-tension, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Uterine-tonic, Builds-semen, Demulcent, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Refrigerant, Relaxes-eyes, Stool-softener, Antacid, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Builds-semen, Nutritive

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Oats, Fresh Milky Seed

Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common

Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Relieves-burning, Relieves-tension, Tonic, Vulnerary

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Impact of Shatavari

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Shatavari affect your temperature?

3
12
17
4
0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your ear temperature?

1
29
6
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your sweat quantity?

0
5
26
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the color of your skin?

1
2
1
0
32
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the color of your tongue body?

8
2
0
26
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the swelling of your tongue body?

4
7
25
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your appetite/hunger?

0
13
19
4
0
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your digestion speed?

0
3
24
9
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

TOXINS

How did Shatavari affect the amount of gas & bloating?

2
3
29
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your stool smell?

0
2
29
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
4
21
9
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the color of your tongue coating?

2
0
1
12
21
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your throat soreness?

2
30
4
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your urine smell?

0
0
31
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
2
30
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your sweat smell?

0
4
29
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your acne?

1
33
2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your freckles/moles?

1
34
1
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

0
0
0
0
3
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
33
No Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
2
33
1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

HYDRATION

How did Shatavari affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
2
26
8
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the dryness of your skin?

2
4
30
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

2
33
1
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
1
23
11
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Shatavari affect your ear pressure?

2
32
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your congestion?

2
32
2
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

3
31
2
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Shatavari affect your energy levels?

0
7
21
7
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your muscle tension?

1
15
19
1
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your anxiety?

4
14
17
1
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the stillness of your tongue?

7
28
1
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

DIGESTION

How did Shatavari affect your appetite/hunger?

0
13
19
4
0
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

2
9
25
0
0
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your digestion speed?

0
3
24
9
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the amount of gas & bloating?

2
3
29
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

TONGUE

How did Shatavari affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
4
21
9
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
1
23
11
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the color of your tongue body?

8
2
0
26
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the color of your tongue coating?

2
0
1
12
21
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the swelling of your tongue body?

4
7
25
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the stillness of your tongue?

7
28
1
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

STOOL

How did Shatavari affect your stool frequency/quantity?

0
1
27
8
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your stool color?

2
0
1
3
30
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your stool lightness?

0
5
29
1
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your stool smell?

0
2
29
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your stool consistency?

0
12
21
2
1
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

URINE

How did Shatavari affect your urine lightness?

0
3
27
6
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
2
26
8
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
2
30
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your urine clarity?

3
33
0
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your urine smell?

0
0
31
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

SWEAT

How did Shatavari affect your sweat smell?

0
4
29
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your sweat quantity?

0
5
26
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

SKIN

How did Shatavari affect the color of your skin?

1
2
1
0
32
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your freckles/moles?

1
34
1
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your acne?

1
33
2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the dryness of your skin?

2
4
30
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

EYE

How did Shatavari affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

0
0
0
0
3
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
33
No Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
2
33
1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

2
33
1
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

ENT

How did Shatavari affect your ear pressure?

2
32
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your throat soreness?

2
30
4
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

3
31
2
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your ear temperature?

1
29
6
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your congestion?

2
32
2
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

SYSTEMIC

How did Shatavari affect your temperature?

3
12
17
4
0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your energy levels?

0
7
21
7
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your muscle tension?

1
15
19
1
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your anxiety?

4
14
17
1
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

HEART

How did Shatavari affect your heart rhythm?

0
31
5
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

1
3
31
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)

How did Shatavari affect your heart rate?

1
6
29
0
0
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:104 (2021-08-09 - 2022-08-20)


Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Shatavari may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

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I love this stuff! I'm a Pitta-Vata mix and this is very soothing for me. I didn't like the taste at first but now I've come to really enjoy it. Do not use cool water; it should definitely be warm (I made that mistake). I use a mini whisk to stir and it gets a little frothy. Great for cooling the body!
- Christina, Syracuse, NY
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, 04-15-15 (Reply)
This is a very interesting tea! Truly bitter, so needed to add a tad of honey to offset. I felt the effects after 2 cups! I'm also using a few other herbs for anti-inflammatory and digestive issues, but this is helping to speed up the healing process. Having to get used to the power seeping into the water, but I also use a tea that does that already, so I'm getting used to it. HAPPY HAPPY THANK YOU
- Debra Eloise, Boonville, CA
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, 08-03-18 (Reply)
I'm so happy I tried shatavari. It has alleviated menopause-related hot flashes that were keeping me up at night. It took about a week for me to feel the effects, and after 2 weeks my symtoms were completely under control. I just mix a bit in water or coconut water and take it as a supplement. The taste doesn't bother me. Thank you, Joyful Belly!
- Suzy, Templeton, CA
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, 11-14-18 (Reply)
Great product. I purchased shatavari mainly for vaginal dryness and after taking it for 3 days it started working. I also noticed softer stools, great for me since I struggle with constipation. I have taken Haritaki for softer stools, but I think shatavari worked better. My favorite things about shatavari is that it really took away my stomach burning during the time I took it. It worked right away. Great herb. I have to say I noticed my breasts increased in size as well. I personally don't like to have bigger breasts since I'm petite. It would be helpful for other women. It's a healthier alternative instead of breast augmentation Surgery. I decided to take shatavari only when I get bad stomach burning or bad constipation since I don't want my breast to get bigger. Overall, great product.
- EvenStar, Orem , UT
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