{"product_id":"st-francis-herb-farm-shatavari","title":"St. Francis Herb Farm - Certified Organic Shatavari","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"info-title\"\u003eInfo: 50 ml Dropper Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from the asparagus family, Shatavari is an adaptogenic herb that's been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to support the reproductive system, particularly in women, as well to assist the digestive process and a whole range of other issues. It is commonly used to help balance female hormone levels, ease pain during menstruation, maintain healthy breast milk production, or to ease the symptoms of menopause, and may also have neuroprotective effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-title\"\u003eProduct Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 25px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2tg99nwPU5k?si=HvSIk413FcWAbejs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Shatavari\" is a Sanskrit term that's been variously translated as \"having one hundred roots\" (or even \"having one hundred husbands\") or \"curer of a hundred diseases.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost commonly found throughout Sri Lanka, India, and the Himalayas, Shatavari powder is produced from the plant \u003cem\u003eAsparagus racemosus\u003c\/em\u003e, which is an Asian version of the plant which differs from the North American vegetable (they look more like parsnips).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an adaptogen, shatavari is also used to help contend with various types of stressors, and is now also being studied to see whether it may help with depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Ingredients-title\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ml contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic Shatavari (\u003cem\u003eAsparagus racemosus\u003c\/em\u003e, root) (1:4 extract, for a DHE (Dried Herbal Equivalent) of 1000 mg per 4 ml dose)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients: Distilled water, Certified Organic alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"suggested\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"suggested-title\"\u003eSuggested Usage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 4 mL (120 drops) two times daily in a little water, on an empty stomach. Store at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warnings\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"warnings-title\"\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Canada Natural Product Number: 80149202.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"science\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"science-title\"\u003eSupporting Science:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajumdar, Shreyasi et al. “Neuro-nutraceutical potential of Asparagus racemosus: A review.” \u003cem\u003eNeurochemistry International\u003c\/em\u003e, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO'Leary, Mary F et al. “Shatavari Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women Improves Handgrip Strength and Increases Vastus lateralis Myosin Regulatory Light Chain Phosphorylation but Does Not Alter Markers of Bone Turnover.” \u003cem\u003eNutrients\u003c\/em\u003e, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePandey, Ajai K et al. “Impact of stress on female reproductive health disorders: Possible beneficial effects of shatavari (Asparagus racemosus).” \u003cem\u003eBiomedicine \u0026amp; Pharmacotherapy\u003c\/em\u003e, 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingh, Neha et al. “Adaptogenic property of Asparagus racemosus: Future trends and prospects.” \u003cem\u003eHeliyon\u003c\/em\u003e, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"St. Francis Herb Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67941555699806,"sku":"29985","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/1051\/files\/sfhf-shatavari.jpg?v=1793986660","url":"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/products\/st-francis-herb-farm-shatavari","provider":"AvivaHealth.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}