Health Benefits of Shatavari

Shatavari is considered to be the most beneficial herb for balancing the female hormonal system. Following are some of the health benefits of Shatavari:

Shatavari herb cleanses the blood and female reproductiv

e organs. It thus, supports the natural fertility of the body.
The herb provides nourishment to the womb and ovum and also supports the female organs for pregnancy.
The herb enhances estrogen hormone production, thus helps to ward off many diseases.
Shatavari enhances milk production in lactating mothers.
The herb cleanses liver and kidney.
It is also used for cancer cure.
It also helps women experiencing menopause and those who have had a hysterectomy.
It is also believed that the herb increases the feeling of spiritual love.
The herb helps in digestion and also effective against colitis and heartburn.
The herb also reduces inflammation in digestive problems such as in stomach ulcers.
Shatavari reduces stress and protects from damaging effects of stress.

Nutrients in Shatavari

The herb contains no fat and also has low sodium content. It has following nutrients -
Folic acid, Potassium, Vitamins A, Vitamins C, Vitamin B6, Thiamine, Rutin, Fiber.

How to use:
Extract juice of the fresh tubers of satavari. Boil 1½ cup of the juice with 1½ cup of milk and 1 tsp of sugar. Take the decoction every morning for 3 weeks. Alternately peel fresh tubers, slice them into small pieces and dry. Pound the dried pieces into powder and store it in an airtight container. Take 1-2 tsp of this powder mixed with 1 tsp of cows ghee in the morning and evening for 1 month.