{"product_id":"shatavari-powder","title":"Shatavari Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eShatavari Powder is the dried root of \u003cem\u003eAsparagus racemosus\u003c\/em\u003e, a climbing relative of garden asparagus, milled to a fine, pale powder. It is the form most often used for shatavari milk in Ayurvedic tradition, and the simplest way to take shatavari day to day, because it stirs straight into warm milk or a smoothie with no simmering. The taste is mildly sweet with a faint bitter finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWomen's wellbeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used in Ayurveda to support a healthy menstrual cycle and reproductive wellbeing, which is why it is often called the \"Queen of Herbs\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrough hormonal changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally taken to support the body through hormonal transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA nourishing tonic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classed as a rasayana in Ayurveda, a restorative herb traditionally taken through times of stress and tiredness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e No simmering or straining. Stir it in and drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organically grown shatavari root, finely milled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShatavari milk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir a quarter to half a teaspoon into a cup of warm milk (dairy or plant-based) with a little honey and a pinch of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-cardamom\"\u003eCardamom\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-cinnamon-powder\"\u003eCinnamon Powder\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally taken in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn smoothies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half a teaspoon disappears into a smoothie or a glass of nut milk. The mild sweetness sits well with banana, dates and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-maca-root-powder\"\u003eMaca Powder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith ashwagandha:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shatavari is traditionally partnered with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-ashwagandha-root-powder\"\u003eAshwagandha Powder\u003c\/a\u003e. Half a teaspoon of each in warm milk is the usual way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a quarter teaspoon and build up. For decoctions and slow-simmered shatavari milk, we also stock the cut root as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-shatavari\"\u003eShatavari\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine powders take up moisture from the air, so keep the bag sealed and use a dry spoon. A little clumping is normal and breaks up when stirred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":67587042082916,"sku":"so-shatavari-powder-50g","price":11.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":67587042115684,"sku":"so-shatavari-powder-200g","price":29.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":67587042148452,"sku":"so-shatavari-powder-500g","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/shatavari-powder.jpg?v=1790728848","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/shatavari-powder","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}