Shatavari:

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a member of the same family as the common asparagus. It is commonly used in India to improve the production of breast milk in nursing mothers. Shatavari is also effective in relieving inflammatory conditions, soothing irritated tissues, and aiding digestion.

Shatavari is described in Ayurveda as having a nourishing, smoothing, cooling, and lubricating influence on the physiology. Because of these properties, it is used in conditions in which the body and mind are overheated, depleted, or out of balance. It is commonly recommended for women who are having menstrual problems—particularly when irritability and mood swings are prominent.

Scientifically, Shatavari has received the most attention as an immune-modulating herb, showing measurable effects on the functioning of macrophages. These important immune cells are responsible for digesting potentially harmful organisms, as well as cancer cells. Shatavari has been shown to help the immune system recover more quickly after it has been exposed to toxic chemicals, both by enhancing the production of the natural immune-regulating messenger molecules and by protecting blood-producing cells in the bone marrow.