Family:

 Liliaceae

Part Used:

Root

 

Energetics & Taste:

Warming, Moistening, Sweet, and Bitter.

 

Habitat:

Native to India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Malaysia, and Australia. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates.

 

Key Benefits:

Shatavari is an Ayurvedic gem used as a female tonic. It supports fertility and libido, enhances milk flow as a galactagogue, and alleviates menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness. As a nourishing adaptogen, Shatavari is particularly beneficial for deficient women, helping to restore immune function and soothe dry, irritated mucous membranes.

 

Contraindications:

None known.