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Habitat
and Botany:
Shatavari, Asparagus racemosus, is a climbing plant
which grows in low forest areas throughout India. A
much branched spinus under-shrub with tuberous, short
rootstock bearing numerous fusiform, succulent
roots. The major constituents of Asparagus plant are Shatavarins
I-IV, Sistosterol, Asparagamine.
Uses: Asparagus is useful as Antiseptic,
Galactogenic, Mucilaginous, Antidiarrhoeal, Refrigerant,
Diuretic, Antidysenteric, Nutritive Tonic, Demulcent,
Galactagogue, Aphrodisiac, Antispasmodic, Stomachic and
antirheumatic.
Shatavari in the Products:
Shatavari in
Vigor Forte
Healing Qualities: The
healing qualities of Asparagus racemosus are useful to
a wide array of ailments. Shatavari is well known for
its effects on the female reproductive system. Being a
rejuvenating herb, it's restorative action is beneficial
in woman's complaints. For balancing
Hormonal system of women, Shatavari may be used for regulating
menstruation and ovulation, improving lactation, decreasing
morning sickness, infertility, Menopause, Leucorrhea,
inflammation of sexual organs, and general sexual debility.
Containing Phytoestrogens it may be of help in menopausal
symptoms, but this may, on the other hand, aggravate
a woman whose fibrocystic breasts are sensitive to estrogen.
The
male reproductive system will also benefit from
Shatavari.
Shatavari may be used in cases of sexual debility, impotence, Spermatorrhea, and inflammation of
Sexual organs.
However, Shatavari is also effective in a number of
other systems of the body and is therefore of use to
both men and women. This
cooling and bitter herb is also known for it's anti-inflammatory
qualities and may be used in infections such as cystitis
and dysentery. Shatavari's mild diuretic action addresses the
need in bladder infections, an antacid and demulcent.
Shatavari is effective in ulcers and hyperacidity and
its cooling
action works on chronic fevers, rheumatism, inflamed
membranes of the lungs, Stomach, Kidneys and Sexual
organs and is used as an Antidiarrhetic. Shatavari's fluid
protecting powers may be applied when there is dehydration.
This tonic herb is life supporting of sattvic in its
nature. Shatavari aids in the formation of ojas, the most subtle,
refined essence of life. This in turn brings about a
greater flow of consciousness into our physiology.
Ayurvedic
Applications: Asparagus is useful in Cancer, convalescence, cough, dehydration,
diarrhea, dysentery, female organ debility (main female
rejuvenative herb), fevers (chronic), Hematemesis, herpes,
hyperacidity, impotence, infertility, Leucorrhea, menopause,
lung abscess, sexual debility, stomach ulcers, rheumatism,
protects from the effects of chemotherapy and
soothes the dry, inflamed membranes of kidneys, lungs, sexual
organs and stomach. Asparagus increases breast milk and semen,
nurtures mucous membranes, acts as Immune system
booster, Blood cleanser, Supplies
female hormones, Nourishes the ovum and is good for
AIDS, Epstein Barr, etc.
Caution: According
to Ayurveda, herbs are taken in combination with other
herbs to neutralize the toxicity of one herb with the
opposing effect of the other or to enhance the particular
effect of one herb with the help of other.
No
information about the safety of this herb is available.
"These
statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
any disease." 
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