Rasa (Taste)
Madhura,Tikta
The primary taste perceived on the tongue.
Shatavari (Indian Asparagus or Climbing Asparagus)
It is a climber having stems up to 4 m long.
Medicinal Plant
Shatavari (Indian Asparagus or Climbing Asparagus)
Asparagus racemosus · Asparagaceae
It is a climber having stems up to 4 m long.
Scientific Name
Asparagus racemosus
Family
Asparagaceae
Hindi Name
Shatavar, Shatmool
Used Part
Tuberous Roots
Botanical Description
About the Shatavari Plant
Morphology and field-identification notes as documented in our Dravyaguna library.
It is a climber having stems up to 4 m long. Its roots are both fibrous and tuberous.
Shatavari has small pine-needle-like phylloclades (photosynthetic branches) that are uniform and shiny green. In July, it produces minute, white flowers on short, spiky stems, and in September it fruits, producing blackish-purple, globular berries. It has an adventitious root system with tuberous roots that measure about one metre in length, tapering at both ends, with roughly a hundred on each plant.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa Panchaka — Classical Properties
The five-fold framework Ayurveda uses to describe a drug — Rasa, Guna, Vipaka, Veerya and its effect on the doshas.
Guna (Qualities)
Snigdha,Guru
Physical and energetic attributes of the dravya.
Vipaka (Post-digestive Effect)
Madhura
Taste that emerges after complete digestion.
Dosha Karma (Action on Doshas)
Vatapitta Hara
Effect on Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas.
Veerya (Potency)
Sheeta
Heating (ushna) or cooling (sheeta) energy.
Ayurvedic Actions (Karma)
Vrushya, Kshayajit, Asrajit, Ayushya, Vaya Sthapani, Rasayanavara, Shukrala, Stanyada, Medhya.
Modern Phytochemistry
Chemistry & Pharmacology
How modern science maps onto the classical understanding of this dravya.
Pharmacological Action
What the Science Says
Adaptogen, Immune-modulator, and Female Reproductive Tonic
Phytoconstituents
Active Compounds
Sarsasapogenin and shatavarin I-IV are present in roots, leaves, and fruits of Asparagus species.
Therapeutic Usage
Clinical Applications of Shatavari
Classical Ayurvedic indications drawn directly from the Dravyaguna tradition — paired with the preparations recommended in shastra.
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For lactation & postpartum support: Shatavari Kalpa is sweet granules formulation used by new mothers to boost breast milk production and regain vitality.
02
For Gastric Ulcers & Acidity: Shatavari Mandur is a classical herbo-mineral formulation that helps heal ulcers and balances excess stomach acid.
03
For general Vata Balancing: Shatavari Guggulu is a potent tablet-based formulation utilized to strengthen muscles, revitalize nerves, and reduce bodily inflammation.
Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician before using any herb therapeutically. Dose, anupana and Prakriti-specific suitability matter.
Yoga / Kalpana
Classical Formulations
Common Ayurvedic preparations where Shatavari is a key ingredient.
- Shatavari Kalpa, Shatavari Guggulu, Shatavari Churna.
Shastra Pramana
Classical Reference
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