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Asparagus racemosus- Shatavari Root
Shatavari is a traditional Ayurvedic antispasmodic; an aphrodisiac, demulcent, digestive, diuretic, galactogogue, and is often used for infertility and for women's health.
Constituents:
Steroidal saponins & glycosides (shatavarin, sarasapogenin, diosgenin), isoflavones, mucilage, alkaloids, asparagamine, sistosterol.
Parts Used:
The root, rhizomes and stem.
Typical Preparations:
As an infusion or a tincture. The fresh root is often candied or made into preserves to give i ...(more) |
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