{"product_id":"shatavari-powder","title":"Pure Shatavari Root Powder 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf ashwagandha is the herb Ayurveda gives to men, shatavari is the one it gives to women. The name means \"she who has a hundred husbands\" — a blunt reference to what it was traditionally believed to support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is pure root powder of \u003cem\u003eAsparagus racemosus\u003c\/em\u003e, sifted fine, with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Shatavari Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShatavari is a climbing plant in the asparagus family. The medicinal part is the tuberous root, which is dug up, cleaned, dried and ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike ashwagandha it is a \u003cem\u003erasayana\u003c\/em\u003e, a restorative taken over time. Where ashwagandha is warming and stimulating, shatavari is cooling and nourishing. That difference is why the two are often taken together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe women's tonic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShatavari's main traditional use is as a general tonic for women across every stage of life — a herb taken steadily rather than for a specific complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooling for the system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassified as cooling in Ayurveda, which is why it is favoured in summer and for people who run hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDigestive comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root is high in mucilage, the same slippery substance found in methi and gond katira. It is traditionally used to soothe the digestive tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStrength and nourishment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed to build and maintain body tissue, in the same family of uses as ashwagandha but with a cooling rather than warming character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm milk — the traditional method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm a cup of milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir in \u003cstrong\u003e½ to 1 teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e of shatavari powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeten with honey, jaggery or mishri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake in the morning or at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMilk is the classical carrier for shatavari and it is worth using if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ teaspoon in warm water. Plainer, and fine if you avoid dairy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith ghee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed into a spoon of warm ghee with a little honey. A traditional preparation for nourishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ teaspoon (about 1.5g) once a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegular use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 teaspoon (about 3g) a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorning or night, with milk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow long\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 weeks. Shatavari is slow and cumulative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTaking It With Ashwagandha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most common pairing in Ayurveda and the two balance each other — ashwagandha warming and energising, shatavari cooling and nourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual approach is ½ teaspoon of each in warm milk at night. Start with one herb for two weeks before adding the second, so you can tell what is doing what.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Shatavari\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-white to pale cream.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey or brown powder means old stock or stalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaintly sweet smell\u003c\/strong\u003e, not musty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery fine and slightly sticky\u003c\/strong\u003e to the touch — that is the mucilage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot only\u003c\/strong\u003e, not \"whole plant\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed pack with a manufacturing date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Be Careful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone allergic to asparagus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant and breastfeeding women should take it only under qualified guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone on diuretics or blood sugar medication should speak to a doctor first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople with a very sluggish digestion may find it heavy — take it with warm water rather than milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs shatavari only for women?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is best known as a women's tonic but is used for anyone who needs cooling and nourishing support, including men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEight to twelve weeks. It is slower than ashwagandha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk or water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMilk is traditional and thought to carry it better. Water works and is lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it long term?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is intended for long-term use. Many people take it for months at a stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder or whole root?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPowder is easier. Whole root keeps longer and lets you check quality yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it taste bad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMuch milder than ashwagandha. Slightly sweet and starchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified doctor before starting any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54217888694569,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/shatavari1.jpg?v=1790102091","url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/hi\/products\/shatavari-powder","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}