Shatavari - Herbs From The Land of India

Herbs are the most important natural substances that helps us in rejuvenating our body system and fill up any deficiency. Shatavari also known as Asparagus Recemosus is one such herb that is found throughout India in low jungles, which can help men and women in many ways. (Shatavari herb is sweeter and at the same time astringent/tart in taste)

As per Ayurveda, three types of conditions ‘Vata’, ‘Pitta’ and ‘Kapha’ affect human body. These three conditions if taken care of (balanced), our body remains healthy for a longer period. Among these three Doshas, Shatavari helps in treating (balancing) 'Pitta Dosha'. Shatavari is known as natural coolant for body and its anti-inflammatory qualities. Shatavari helps in treating ulcers and acidity related complaints.

Healing quality is the most important characteristic of Shatavari because of which it is used in treatment of various types of ailments. Shatavari helps in restoring (natural healing) the damaged metabolism/cells/system on our body and helps it in faster recovery.

Healing qualities of Shatavari are also very effective on the female reproductive system related problems. It helps in minimizing the women's complaints related to menstrual cycles (Statavari minimizes the pain, controls the loss of blood and other fluids during menstrual cycle). Shatavari is considered to be one of the most helpful herbs for women as it helps in balancing the female hormonal system. It also helps in decreasing the inflammation of femal sexual organs, in fighting tiredness and morning sickness, helps in problems related to infertility, leucorrhea, and in regulating ovulation etc, which occur during the menopause cycle and is considered to be the worst nightmares of any woman. Those women, who face problems of hot flashes, they should try combination of Shatavari and Kama Duba.

As Shatavari helps in fighting the problems related to women's menopause cycles and in improving female reproductive system, it is also very helpful in improving male reproductive system. Shatavari is used as an ingredient in medicines, which fight against impotence, weakness in sexual activities and sexual organs, inflammation of sexual organs, and a condition called Spermatorrhea.

Shatavari contains chemical composition, which is diuretic in nature, and help in fighting infectious conditions such as bladder infections, intestinal infections etc. Because of its properties, Shatavari is used in dysentery, cystitis and such internal infection conditions.

Along with all the above uses, Shatavari is also used in treatment of chronic fever, dehydration, inflammation of internal walls of the heart and lungs etc. Combination of Shatavari and other herbs is also used to treat ailments and other problems.

(Please Note: Before trying any medicine/herb, please do consult your physician. Even when herbs do not cause side effects, it is very much important to know how our body will respond to any such elements!)