Shatavari is a medicinal plant that can be used as a tonic for men and women, known for its properties that help treat problems related to the reproductive system, improving fertility and vitality and increasing breast milk production.
This plant can also be known as the fertility plant and its scientific name is Asparagus racemosus.
Para que serve a Shatavari
This medicinal plant can be used for different purposes which include:
- Improves fertility and vitality of the body and reproductive system;
- Increases milk production in breastfeeding women;
- Helps lower the fever;
- It is an antioxidant that helps prevent premature skin aging and increases longevity;
- Improves immunity and helps fight diseases and inflammation;
- Improves mental function;
- Reduces acid production, helping to treat ulcers in the stomach and duodenum and improving poor digestion;
- Relieves intestinal gas and diarrhea;
- Reduces blood sugar levels, helping to treat diabetes;
- Helps eliminate swelling by increasing urine production;
- Reduces coughing and complements the treatment of bronchitis.
Furthermore, this medicinal plant can be used to treat problems related to the central nervous system, having a calming and anti-stress activity.
Shatavari Properties
Shatavari’s properties include anti-ulcer, antioxidant, calming and anti-stress, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic action, treating diarrhea and improving the immune system.
Furthermore, the root of this plant also has an aphrodisiac, diuretic, antiseptic, tonic action, which reduces intestinal gas and improves the production of breast milk.
Mode of Use
This plant can be easily found in online stores, herbalists or health food stores in the form of concentrated powder or capsules, containing dry extract of the plant’s root. The powder or dry extract of the plant can be easily added to water, juice or yogurt to make it easier to drink.
Generally, it is recommended to take these supplements 2 to 3 times a day with meals, according to the guidelines described by the product manufacturer.
