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Shatavari

aka Asparagus racemosus

Ayurvedic adaptogen used for female hormone balance and lactation support.

Women's HealthMenopausePCOS SupportFemale FertilityLibido & Sexual Health

Overview

Ayurvedic adaptogen used for female hormone balance and lactation support.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Steroidal saponins (shatavarins) act as phytoestrogens and SERMs.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Reduces menopausal symptoms in small trials

        Limited evidence

        Increases prolactin / milk supply

        Limited evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
          Rare
          • · Allergic reaction
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            500–1000 mg
            With food?
            With food

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            Scientific evidence (9)

            Systematic reviewJ Ayurveda Integr Med · 2009

            Asparagus racemosus for menopausal symptoms

            Singh GK, et al.

            Review of shatavari clinical evidence.

            Key findings

            Limited but supportive evidence for menopausal support.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Shatavari — Reduces menopausal symptoms in small trials

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Shatavari — Increases prolactin / milk supply

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Shatavari — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Shatavari — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Shatavari — dose response

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: Shatavari — clinical evidence

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