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Shilajit and Shatavari for Men and Women

Topic: Herbal Remedies and HerbsPublished April 30, 2012

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Shilajit for long has been known to mankind. References of shilajit can be traced in ancient ayurvedic texts where it has been used frequently in preparation of medicines and aphrodisiac supplements. Shilajit is also been used as a body rejuvenator as it has the potential to revert the aging process. Shilajit came to notice globally in mid of twentieth century when some explorers and mountaineers found a sticky substance oozing out from the mountains of Himalayas. They saw some monkeys eating this oozing stuff. They also noticed that the monkeys were appearing strong and were very healthy. Later they found it as shilajit. Shilajit actually is an herbo mineral that is formed due to pressure controlled decomposition of various herbs in mountains for several centuries. Its formation is very similar to that of coal. Shilajit with time starts oozing out from the cracks of the mountains. These are collected and then purified and made suitable for human consumption. Shilajit is now celebrated as one of the strongest and effective herbal aphrodisiac agent. The basic constituent of shilajit is fulvic acid. Shilajit has multiple benefits. Below are few of them:- 1. Acts as an antioxidantrn 2. Very helpful for diabetes patientsrn 3. Powerful aphrodisiac agentrn 4. Revives body functioningrn 5. Helps in detoxification of body. 6. Improves blood flow in bodyrn 7. Improves blood levels in bodyrn 8. Promotes brain functioning Shilajit has miraculous benefits and is considered as rasayana i.e. possesses the properties to prevent early aging and helps in keeping you young and vibrant for longer time. It is also beneficial in improving the immunity of the body there by helps in preventing from various infections and allergies that can be very dangerous for our body. Today shilajit has found its place globally as it has established itself as the topmost health supporter. It helps humans in so many ways and nurtures their body to make them young and energetic. Truly shilajit is God’s gift to mankind. 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. Action Asparagus is an herb that regulates hormonal secretion. Shatavari acts as a galactagogue and is useful in lactation failure - it promotes lactation. Indications Reduced breast milk secretion in nursing women Menopausal and post-menopausal symptoms Dosage 1 capsule twice a day before meals. Recommended only at the age of 14 years and above. {Since the product is in capsule form, some children below 14 years may have difficulty to swallow.} Shatavari- Its effect on Women Health Shatavari is in fact considered to be one of the most helpful herbs for women as it helps in balancing the female hormonal system. The main herbal rejuvenative for women, Shatavari effectively nourishes and cleanses the blood and the female reproductive organs. It is also a best source of plant-derived estrogens, making Shatavari really a healthy choice for women who are nursing as well as menopausal and post-menopausal women. Shatavari , or shatawari, that comes from the Ayurvedic tradition of healing. Also known as "hundred husbands" for its beneficial effects in the women and reproductive function, shatavari is also very popular as a galactogogue in the India and China. Shatavari is basically considered to rejuvenate female function and is used for female fertility . One older study found that shatavari "increased the weight of mammary tissue and milk yield in the estrogen-primed rats" while inhibiting the involution of glandular tissue and maintaining milk secretion and while another found shatavari to increase milk production in buffaloes. So In contrast, a more recent human study that reached the conclusion that it had no real effect (baseline prolactin levels in both groups here declined at the same postpartum rate) even though the mothers using shatavari had a greater decrease so in necessary supplemental milk for their babies at the end of the study than did the mothers who took a placebo. Shatavari is a total pure herb extract. Shatavari is best considered to be the most helpful herb for women health as it helps in balancing the female hormonal system. The most important herbal rejuvenative for improving women health , Shatavari totally nourishes and cleanses the blood and the female reproductive organs causing it to be very effective in the enhancing fertility. It nourishes the here womb and ovum and prepares the female organs for pregnancy and prevents threatened miscarriage. It also effectively improves lactation. Shatavari contains phyto-estrogens, the precursors of estrogen and is very helpful for women who suffer from low natural estrogen levels as a result of menopause, and hysterectomies or oophorectomies A variety of medicinal uses that are attributed to the Shatavari roots, Shatavari leaves, and Shatavari flowers, by including treatment for diarrhea, dysentery, gastric problems, coughing and headache problems, and gonorrhea. In its pure natural (freshly picked) state, it can be really very good in treating diarrhea in young children by simply boiling the root in milk. The chemical ingredients in the Shatavari plant by including steroidal saponins, isoflavones, asparagamine (an alkaloid substance similar to aspirin), and the polysaccharides, make this plant a natural chemical source. The plant's most antitussive (cough suppressant) qualities make it comparable to codeine without the latter's adverse side effects. According to Ayurvedic practitioners, shatavari greatly produces a cooling effect in the body and for this reason it is predominantly beneficial for ailments that are actually associated with excessive heat, such as fever and the inflammatory conditions. For example, this soothing and cooling action in the body is all thought to be why it is so effective in easing inflammation of the mucous membranes, which is well present in conditions such as colitis, Crohn's disease, gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers. The herb has also been effectively found to help digestive complaints. In Ayurvedic medicine it is usually administered to alleviate heartburn, and has been shown to enhance digestion by increasing the levels of digestive enzymes such as amylase and lipase. FAQs about Shatavari: Is there any dependency taking Shatavari for a longer duration? Nope! Shatavari is natural coolant drug and it does not contain any component that makes you dependent! In fact, regular taking shatavari can make your reproductive system stronger and can also make your overall health well. Which is proper vehicle to take Shatavari? Anything! However, many Ayurvedic scholars suggest taking Shatavari with lukewarm milk. This could be due to the reason that milk, as stated in Ayurveda, is natural rejuvenator and vitality provider.

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