Shatavari Root (sold by weight)

Shatavari Root

Sold by weight
Price is for one gram (one ounce is a little over 28 grams)

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a species of asparagus that is common throughout India.

The plant has small, uniform green leaves, tiny white flowers, and numerous tuberous roots. These roots have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and are considered to have supportive properties for the reproductive system. Shatavari root can be incorporated into herbal formulations, infused as tea, and used to create a liquid extract.

Shatavari is highly regarded as an herb for women's health and it is the most important herb in Ayurvedic medicine to support fecundity. The name Shatavari is from an Indian word meaning "a woman who has a hundred husbands." Shatavari is a member of the Liliaceae plant family. 

Benefits of shatavari include: can promote a health reproductive system, gently soothes the digestive tract, soothes and supports the respiratory tract, promotes healthy energy levels and strength, supports the immune system, contains naturally occurring antioxidants. 

Ingredients:

Certified organic shatavari root (asparagus racemosus)

Directions:

Steep 1-2 teaspoons in 8 ounces of warm milk or milk alternative (can use water if needed) (208˚) for 15 - 20 minutes (depending on strength preference to make shatavari tea. Add honey or lemon juice for taste, if desired. 

Storage:

Keep in a cool, dark, dry place

Sourced from: Mountain Rose Herbs

Grown in: India