Shatavari for Rejuvenation

Shatavari is one of my favorite adaptogens. Shatavari’s name translates to “she who possesses one hundred husbands,” which gives you an idea of its rejuvenating effect on the female reproductive system. Although it has a special affinity for women, shatavari has significant health benefits for everyone– men, women, and children alike.

These days, we all experience some degree of chronic stress, and many of us have been running tired for years. Adrenal burnout and fatigue dry out the tissues and can leave us feeling dull and unenthusiastic. In situations where stress has resulted in dryness and inflammation, shatavari can help to cool, nourish and restore.

Shatavari is sweet, cooling, nourishing, and moisturizing– a classic herb for restoring yin and increasing libido. She has a special ability to heal the delicate mucous membranes of the lungs, stomach, kidneys, and sexual organs. In fact, shatavari was studied against a synthetic ulcer medication and was found to be just as effective in preventing and healing gastric ulcers. With shatavari as part of your herbal regimen, you will also find increased relief from inflammatory conditions such as spring allergies and joint pain.

Shatavari is considered to be the most important female rejuvenative in the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia. In cases of inflammation and dryness, it is an incredible boon. It is used to increase fertility in both men and women. It increases sperm count and quality, and it nourishes the reproductive tissues. It increases milk production in nursing women and encourages growth and development in infants and children.