Shatavari
Shatavari
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Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a climbing relative of garden asparagus and a mainstay of Ayurvedic tradition, where its roots have long been used as a nourishing tonic for women. This is the certified organic dried root, cut into small pieces for simmering. It has a gently sweet, slightly bitter, earthy taste.
Key Benefits
- Women's wellbeing: Traditionally used in Ayurveda to support a healthy menstrual cycle and reproductive wellbeing, which is why it is often called the "Queen of Herbs".
- Through hormonal changes: Traditionally taken to support the body through hormonal transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.
- A nourishing tonic: Classed as a rasayana in Ayurveda, a restorative herb traditionally taken through times of stress and tiredness.
- Digestive comfort: Traditionally used to soothe the digestive tract, particularly when things feel dry or irritated.
- Certified organic: Organically grown root, dried and cut into small pieces.
Decoction: Add 2 teaspoons of the cut root to 1.5 cups of water. Cover and simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes, then strain. The taste is mild and slightly sweet, and a little honey rounds it out.
Shatavari milk: The traditional Ayurvedic way to take it. Simmer 1 to 2 teaspoons of the root in a cup of milk (dairy or plant-based) and a cup of water over low heat until it reduces to about one cup, then strain. A pinch of Cardamom or Cinnamon Powder is a traditional addition.
Blending: Shatavari is traditionally partnered with Ashwagandha. Simmer the two roots together in the same way.
Prefer a powder? The dried pieces are firm and fibrous, so they are slow to grind at home. For stirring straight into warm milk or a smoothie, Shatavari Powder is the easier option.
The name "shatavari" comes from Sanskrit and is most often translated as "she who possesses a hundred husbands", a nod to its long reputation as a women's tonic. Another reading is "she who has a hundred roots", after the plant's thick cluster of tuberous roots.
Shatavari appears in the Charaka Samhita, one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda, among its rasayana herbs.
Not recommended during pregnancy or with oestrogen-sensitive conditions. May interact with diuretic or lithium medications. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.
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