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The Herb
Latin Name Asparagus racemosus Willd.
English Name / Common Name Asparagus / Shatavari
Sanskrit / Indian Name Shatavari
 
The roots of Shatavari or Asparagus racemosus have galactagogue, antispasmodic, appetizer, cooling, tonic and aphrodisiac properties.

Shatavari
Action
Asparagus is an herb that regulates hormonal secretion. Shatavari acts as a galactagogue and is useful in lactation failure - it promotes lactation.

 
Indications
  1. Reduced breast milk secretion in nursing women
  2. Menopausal and post-menopausal symptoms

Dosage
1 capsule twice a day before meals.
   
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