Shatavari(Asparagus racemosus)
Effect on the Doshas: balances Vata and Pitta,increases Kapha.
Rasa (Taste) : Madhura (sweet) ,Tikta (bitter).
Virya (Energy): shita (cold)
Vipak (Post-Digestive Action): madhura
Parts Used : Roots (Rhizomes), Shatavari root powder and leaves.
Shatavari indications and Properties:
Nutritive tonic, rejuvenative,
Aphrodisiac, sexual debility, impotence, spermatorrhea, and inflammation of sexual organs.
Galactogogue
Laxative
antispasmodic,It is useful for infertility, decreased libido, threatened miscarriage, menopause, leucorrhea.
Antacid, bronchitis and chronic fevers.
Diuretic
Antitumor
It supplies many female hormones.
Dosage:
1/2-1tsf with milk, ghee, warm water, once twice or according to the prescription by a physician.