Shatavari

Identity

Common Name

Shatavari

Scientific Name

Asparagus racemosus

Botanical Family

Asparagaceae

Native Region

India and the Himalayas

Cultivation Regions

India, Himalayas, Southeast Asia

Plant Parts Used

Root, Leaves

Synonyms

Satavari, Wild Asparagus, Hundred Husbands

Caffeine Level

Caffeine Free

A climbing plant with feathery needle-like cladodes (modified stems) arranged in clusters along a woody stem, small white bell-shaped flowers, and a cluster of fleshy tuberous roots used medicinally.

Historical Background

Shatavari ('she who possesses a hundred husbands') has been the premier women's rejuvenating herb of Ayurveda for millennia, cherished as a nourishing, cooling tonic for vitality, reproduction, and the digestive system. Its sweet, mucilaginous roots are simmered into a comforting milk decoction.

Earliest recorded uses: Ayurvedic texts for millennia; the premier women's rasayana (rejuvenative) tonic.

Traditional Uses

These uses document historical traditions and do not imply proven effectiveness.

Flavor & Aroma

Aroma: Sweet, earthy, slightly bitter, herbal

Tea Information

Research Summary

Shatavari is a traditional Ayurvedic women's and digestive tonic with adaptogen reputation. Clinical evidence is limited; preclinical work suggests antioxidant and possible hormonal effects, but it is not a treatment for infertility, menopause, or any disease.

Evidence levels reflect the currently available scientific literature and may change as new research emerges. Where evidence is limited or conflicting, this is stated plainly.

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