{"product_id":"organic-shatavari-root-100g","title":"Organic Shatavari Root 100g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dpp-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dpp-desc{font-family:inherit;color:#2c2c2c;line-height:1.75;max-width:860px}\n.dpp-desc h2{font-size:1.3em;color:#5a1a3a;margin:28px 0 10px;border-bottom:2px solid #e8a0c0;padding-bottom:6px}\n.dpp-desc h3{font-size:1.05em;color:#6a2a4a;margin:16px 0 8px}\n.dpp-desc .tile-row{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:24px 0}\n.dpp-desc .tile{flex:1;min-width:240px;background:#FDF0F7;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;border:1px solid #e8a0c0}\n.dpp-desc table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;font-size:0.91em}\n.dpp-desc table th,.dpp-desc table td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.dpp-desc table th{background:#FDF0F7;font-weight:600;color:#5a1a3a}\n.dpp-desc table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#fef8fc}\n.dpp-desc ul,.dpp-desc ol{margin:10px 0 10px 20px}\n.dpp-desc ul li,.dpp-desc ol li{margin:6px 0}\n.dpp-desc details{background:#FDF0F7;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:10px 0;border:1px solid #e8a0c0}\n.dpp-desc summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#5a1a3a;font-size:0.96em;list-style:none}\n.dpp-desc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.dpp-desc summary::before{content:\"+ \";color:#c05a8a}\n.dpp-desc details[open] summary::before{content:\"− \";color:#c05a8a}\n.dpp-desc details p,.dpp-desc details ul{margin-top:10px;font-size:0.94em}\n.dpp-desc .ref-list{font-size:0.83em;color:#555;margin-top:8px;padding-left:18px}\n.dpp-desc .ref-list li{margin:5px 0}\n.dpp-desc .badge{display:inline-block;background:#5a1a3a;color:#fff;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.78em;margin:2px 2px 2px 0}\n.dpp-desc .hl-box{background:#FDE8F5;border-left:4px solid #c05a8a;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:0.95em}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDhatu Organics Organic Shatavari Root\u003c\/strong\u003e is the whole, dried tuberous root of \u003cem\u003eAsparagus racemosus\u003c\/em\u003e — the traditional form in which Shatavari has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine. While our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-shatavari-powder-100g\"\u003eShatavari Powder\u003c\/a\u003e is convenient for daily supplementation, whole roots offer a distinctly different experience: they can be used to make potent, traditional decoctions (kadha) by boiling in water or milk, which practitioners of classical Ayurveda often prefer for deeper, slower-releasing absorption of saponins and mucilaginous compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Root vs. Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried roots are the classical form of Shatavari used in Ayurvedic Rasa shastra preparations. Boiling the root in milk for 15–20 minutes creates a decoction that extracts the fat-soluble saponins (shatavarins) into the fat matrix of milk — the traditional delivery vehicle for these steroidal compounds. This is the form prescribed in Charaka Samhita, the oldest compendium of Ayurvedic medicine (2nd century BCE).\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tile-row\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tile\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e🌿 What You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Shatavari Root\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAsparagus racemosus\u003c\/em\u003e) — whole, dried tuberous roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.86em;color:#777;margin-top:10px\"\u003eRoots are cut into 3–5 cm sections for easy use. Slow-dried to preserve saponin content. Organically grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eNon-GMO\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eGluten-Free\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eVegan\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tile\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e📊 Nutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.83em;color:#666;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003ePer 100g dried root · Per 3–4g decoction dose\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 4g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~360 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.4 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary Fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.14 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaponins (Shatavarin I–IV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160–320 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsparagamine A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78em;color:#999\"\u003eValues approximate. The decoction extracts roughly 40–60% of total saponins. Source: published literature on \u003cem\u003eA. racemosus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWomen's Hormonal Wellness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shatavari root's steroidal saponins (shatavarins I–IV) act as phytoestrogens, gently modulating oestrogen receptor activity. Used for PMS relief, PCOS hormonal balance, fertility support, and menopausal comfort including hot flashes and mood changes.\u003csup\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreast Milk Production (Galactagogue):\u003c\/strong\u003e Shatavari root decoction has been used for centuries to increase breast milk supply. Double-blind clinical studies confirm significant increases in serum prolactin and milk output within 2–4 weeks.\u003csup\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGut and Digestive Soothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shatavari root has pronounced mucilaginous properties — when boiled in water or milk, it releases complex polysaccharides that coat the oesophagus, stomach, and intestinal lining, reducing acid irritation, gastric inflammation, and symptoms of IBS.\u003csup\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptogenic Stress Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shatavari modulates the HPA axis, reducing cortisol and supporting a calm, balanced nervous system. Particularly effective when stress is expressing as hormonal disruption, digestive upset, or insomnia.\u003csup\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmune System Modulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shatavari polysaccharides directly stimulate macrophage activity and NK cell function. A double-blind trial found significantly improved antibody response in Shatavari-supplemented subjects.\u003csup\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Ulcer and Gastric Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shatavari root extract has been shown to significantly reduce gastric ulcer index and protect gastric mucosa from NSAID and stress-induced damage.\u003csup\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStudy Finding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHormonal balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhytoestrogenic saponins modulate FSH\/LH; reduces menopausal symptoms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePandey et al., 2005\u003csup\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreast milk production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncreased prolactin and milk output; double-blind RCT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSharma et al., 1996\u003csup\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGastric protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificant anti-ulcer activity; mucilage coats gastric lining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlok et al., 2013\u003csup\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmunity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnhanced antibody response; increased NK cell activity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRege et al., 1999\u003csup\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare Traditional Shatavari Decoctions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMethod 1 — Milk Decoction (Ksheer Paka — most traditional)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd 3–4g Shatavari root pieces (1–3 small sticks) to 300 ml full-fat cow's milk or coconut milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBring to a gentle boil, then simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrain through a fine strainer or muslin cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSweeten with honey or jaggery. Optionally add a pinch of cardamom or saffron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrink warm, ideally before bed or in the morning on a light stomach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMethod 2 — Water Decoction (Kashaya)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd 3–4g root pieces to 400 ml water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBring to a boil and simmer until reduced to approximately 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrain and drink warm with sweetener. Can be consumed throughout the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5g root per preparation (1–3 small sticks), once or twice daily. For nursing mothers: up to 6g twice daily under guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between Shatavari Root and Shatavari Powder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are made from \u003cem\u003eAsparagus racemosus\u003c\/em\u003e roots. The powder is more convenient for daily supplementation — it can be stirred into warm milk or water without boiling. The whole root is preferred for traditional decoctions (kadha\/ksheer paka) where boiling in milk extracts fat-soluble saponins into the fat matrix for superior absorption. Experienced Ayurvedic practitioners often prefer the whole root for deeper, longer-acting therapeutic effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long should I boil the roots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a mild preparation, 10–12 minutes is sufficient. For a therapeutic-strength decoction, 15–20 minutes extracts the maximum saponin content. Longer boiling (beyond 25 minutes) can cause bitterness without additional benefit. The liquid should take on a mild creamy-white colour and a slight sweet, earthy aroma when ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I reuse the roots for a second decoction?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the same roots can typically be used for 2–3 decoctions before their saponin content is sufficiently depleted. The second decoction will be milder and is suitable for a maintenance or lighter dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the dried roots keep?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperly stored in an airtight container, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight, dried Shatavari root keeps for 12–18 months without significant loss of potency. Do not refrigerate as condensation can introduce moisture and promote mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More from Dhatu Organics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-shatavari-powder-100g\"\u003eShatavari Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — the convenient powdered form for daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-sprouted-fenugreek-powder-100g\"\u003eSprouted Fenugreek Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — a complementary galactagogue and women's wellness herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-supplements\"\u003eAll Health Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific References\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ref-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePandey AK, et al. \u003cem\u003eAsparagus racemosus\u003c\/em\u003e: a phytopharmacological review. \u003cem\u003eInt J Pharm Sci Res.\u003c\/em\u003e 2005. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19044353\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePubMed review\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSharma S, et al. Galactogogue property of Shatavari in the postnatal period. \u003cem\u003eAncient Science of Life.\u003c\/em\u003e 1996;16(2):136–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlok S, et al. Plant profile, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari). \u003cem\u003eAsian Pac J Trop Dis.\u003c\/em\u003e 2013;3(3):242–51. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/S2222-1808(13)60049-3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edoi:10.1016\/S2222-1808(13)60049-3\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRege NN, et al. Adaptogenic properties of six rasayana herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine. \u003cem\u003ePhytother Res.\u003c\/em\u003e 1999;13(4):275–91. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/(SICI)1099-1573(199906)13:4%3C275::AID-PTR510%3E3.0.CO;2-S\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edoi:10.1002\/ptr.510\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678292660382,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/Millets_1.jpg?v=1776671522","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/organic-shatavari-root-100g","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}