Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is an herb taken to support reproductive health, hormonal balance, digestion, and immune function for thousands of years. Ayurvedic medicine calls Shatavari “the one who possesses a hundred husbands” for the plethora of ways it nourishes and supports women, particularly mothers. Soviet scientists classified it as an adaptogen for the way it helps the body adapt to stress and maintain balance. NutraTea herbalists formulated the tea blend NutraPreg with Shatavari to support vitality during pregnancy by boosting immunity and digestion and balancing hormones. The NutraMother tea blend relies on how Shatavari supports healthy motherhood by nourishing the female genito-reproductive system. NutraReflux is another blend that incorporates Shatavari in order to support healthy digestion and promote digestive juice flow.
Shatavari contains a host of beneficial constituents that work together synergistically, making the whole plant (root) more healing than a single extracted compound:
- Saponins
- Flavonoids
- Alkaloids supporting the body’s stress response and potentially influencing hormonal balance.
- Glycosides nutrient absorption
- Mucilage
- Vitamins A, C, and E
- Minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium
Improves Digestion
In Ayurveda, Shatavari is thought to balance the digestive fire or Agni. A balanced Agni is essential for proper digestion and nutrient absorption. Shatavari soothes the digestive tract. It fights inflammation and its mucilage protectively coats and calms the mucus membranes of the digestive tract. It helps promote a healthy balance of gut flora. Say goodbye to constipation, because Shatavari regulates bowel movements. This may be partially due to how it helps the body cope with stress, which can indirectly improve digestion, as stress often negatively affects digestive health. This all enhances the absorption of nutrients, which strengthens the whole body. NutraReflux is a blend of Shatavari, peppermint, licorice, chamomile, ginger, fennel, slippery elm, fenugreek, and green tea. The tea soothes gastrointestinal discomfort and supports overall digestive health.
Supports Healthy Pregnancy
Shatavari is an excellent herbal ally during pregnancy. It improves lactation by increasing breastmilk quantity and quality. Steroidal saponins support hormonal balance in a time when the body undergoes significant hormonal changes. Shatavari’s steroidal saponins support uterine health and reproductive functions. It helps the body cope with stress and improves digestion, enhancing nutrient absorption so both mother and developing fetus stay strong. Also, it’s full of vitamins, minerals, and immune-boosting properties. Overall, supplementing with Shatavri can reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy. NutraPreg is a tea blend of Shatavari, ginger, peppermint, oat straw, chamomile, nettle, cranberry, and rooibos. This blend supports digestion, immunity, mental wellbeing, and relaxation.
Supports Maternal Health
Shatavari supports healthy motherhood by boosting overall vitality. Its adaptogen properties reduce a mother’s anxiety and increase her energy. The immune system benefits from Shatavari, guarding a mother against infections. For breastfeeding mothers, Shatavari improves lactation quality and quantity, ensuring her wellbeing and enabling her to breastfeed for as long as she chooses. NutraMother is a blend of Shatavari, fennel, chamomile, fenugreek, raspberry leaf, caraway, nettle, and blessed thistle.
Queen of the Herbs
Shatavri root is powdered or boiled to make a sublime, healing tea. Drinking the tea long-term unlocks all its benefits. A member of the Asparagaceae family, Shatavari is native to India and Sri Lanka but is also found in other parts of South and Southeast Asia. The climbing perennial herb has small, needle-like leaves, white flowers, and small, round berries that turn red or orange when ripe. The roots are fibrous and tuberous, growing in a thick, fleshy cluster. They are usually light brown with a wrinkled texture. For its long list of healing, strengthening properties, Ayurveda reveres Shatavari as the “queen of the herbs.” It’s mentioned in ancient texts like the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita.
