Soothe and Nurture With Shatavari

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) translates to “she who possesses 100 husbands”—referring to the herb’s powerful effect on the female reproductive system. Considered the premier women’s herb in India, shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) translates to “she who possesses 100 husbands”—referring to the herb’s powerful effect on the female reproductive system. Ayurvedic physicians often use shatavari to improve the production of breast milk in nursing mothers, balance the hormonal system and cervical pH, decrease pain during the menstrual cycle, and control blood loss. And just so the opposite sex doesn’t feel left out—men may find shatavari helpful with impotence and general sexual debility. This star herb traditionally is used in India to relieve inflammatory conditions, soothe irritated tissues, and aid digestion. It’s known to soothe dry and irritated membranes—making it useful in treating bronchitis and other upper respiratory infections. Studies show the root of A. racemosus may provide a promising solution for treating gastric ulcers since the herb increases mucus secretion and keeps production of acid and pepsin (an important stomach enzyme) stable. Try 500 mg of standardized shatavari extract three times per day to treat gastric ulcers.