Category: Herbal Remedies

Shatavari Usage, Health Benefits, Dosage & Products

 

ABSTRACT

Shatavari is the most popular medicinal plant these days. Scientifically it is known as Asparagus racemosus. It is a species of Asparagus plant. It belongs to the family of Liliaceae. In today’s life it is widely used to promote fertility and particularly for the female reproductive system. In the world of unhealthy and busy lifestyles, women’s health and mental status is of major concern, in which shatavari plays an important role. It is also known as a “female friendly herb”.Shatavri as the name suggests “who possesses a hundred husbands and is acceptable to many”. In ancient times its root was used for medicinal purposes. It is also known as” women’s ashwagandha”. Shatavri has a strong rejuvenating, nurturing and stabilizing effect. The present article includes a detailed description of shatavari and its use since ancient periods. Let’s discuss!

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INTRODUCTION

The genus asparagus is found all over India and in the tropical areas of Asia and Africa. Its habitat is common in low altitudes. There are about a total 300 species all over the world and 22 species in India. Shatavari is widely used due to its multiple health benefits. According to classical text it is considered as ‘Rasayana’ which means plants promote general well-being by increasing cellular vitality and resistance. It acts as aphrodisiac, immunity booster, anti- dysenteric and antioxidant. It protects vital organs like the brain and heart. Mainly in Ayurveda used in dyspepsia (amlapitta) and increases milk secretion in lactating mothers. The dried roots are mostly used for drug purposes. Shatavari is mostly used as indigenous medicine. This amazing drug is also known as” the queen of herbs”. It is also used in diabetes, stress, liver cancers, chronic fever, etc.

MORPHOLOGY

The physical appearance of shatavari plant is as follows

  • It is a tuberous / woody climber with hooked spines found all over India. It is 1-2m in height.
  • Its roots are finger-like clusters, cylindrical and swollen in the middle. Roots are silvery white or ash colored, 5-15 cm in length and 2 cm in thickness. They are fleshy, spindle shaped tapering towards the base and swollen in the middle. On drying roots got longitudinal wrinkles and lacked well marked odor and morphology. They are mucilaginous and brittle.
  • Its leaves are linear green colored and needle like pointed structure, small and uniform.
  • Flowers are white in color, fragrant, minute and occur as solitary and fascicled. They are hermaphrodite, aromatic and polluted by bees.
  • Branches are well modified into cladodes with long basal spines.
  • There are two varieties of shatavari but having the same medicinal properties.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Asparagus contains a wide range of phyto-chemical components, some of them are given below

  • The active constituents present in shatavari are steroidal saponins and shatavarin (0.2%) present in roots and leaves.
  • Shatavari is a phytoestrogen rich plant species.
  • The plant also contains vitamins like A, B1, C, Mg, Ca, folic acid etc.
  • Other constituents are essential oils, asparagine, arginine, flavonoids, resins and tannins.
  • Its roots are rich in alkaloids which play an integral role in libido and immune system.

USES

Primarily used as female tonic and to correct infertility, there are many other uses of shatavari which are given below

  • It acts as a female uterine tonic for gynecological problems.
  • It maintains immunity against diseases.
  • Its roots act as aphrodisiac, antispasmodic.
  • Also used for nervousness, anorexia, insomnia.
  • Act as brain tonic and nervine tonic.
  • Can be used for abdominal disorders like gastritis, APD (Acid Peptic Diseases).
  • It also has anti-aging properties.
  • Anti-diarrheal and anti dyspepsia activity.
  • Cardio protective activity.
  • Act as anti hepatotoxic and anti-bacterial.
  • Anti – inflammatory.
  • It minimizes water weight from the body and removes toxins.
  • Property of weight gain.
  • It has a diuretic effect which detoxifies the body.
  • Reduces anxiety (due to vata nashak property).
  • Manages gastric ulcer as it increases gastric mucus secretion.
  • Corrects respiratory system disorders like bronchitis.

SHATAVARI FOR WOMEN HEALTH

Shatavari plays a important role in female body, some are given below

  • Shatavri roots are mainly used as galactogogue which stimulates breast milk secretion due to significant rise in prolactin level.
  • In females it promotes a healthy reproductive system.
  • It maintains hormonal imbalance disorders like PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).
  • It relieves symptoms of PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) and menstrual cramps.
  • It controls abnormal or prolonged bleeding.
  • It corrects infertility, leucorrhoea.
  • Can be taken during pregnancy if fatigue or folic acid deficiency.
  • It regulates ovulation and corrects the menstrual cycle.
  • It reduces menstrual cramps.
  • Used for endometriosis treatment.
  • It is widely used in threatened abortion and safe delivery because of its diView Poststinct uterine blocking activity.

HATAVARI IN CLASSICAL AYURVEDIC TEXTS

Shatavari is well defined by our ancient Acharya’s in classical textbooks. As shatavari balances pitta and vata dosha in our body but it can increase kapha dosha due to its heavy nature (guru guna). It is bitter and sweet in taste (rasa), and cold potency (sheet virya),. Its oily nature makes it easy for digestion and consumption.

    • It acts as rasayan for the reproductive and digestive system.
    • It has the property of tridosha Ghana (balances vata, pitta, and kapha).
    • In Ayurveda it is widely used in threatened abortion and safe delivery because of its distinct uterine blocking activity.
    • Its external use is mentioned in text as oil preparation in shiriroga (head disorders), charma roga (skin disorders) and vataj disorders.

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Dosage

10-20 grams with milk

It is stanya janan (Inc. lactation), mutarjanan (diuretic), shukar janan (fertility), balya (Inc. strength), Agni vardhak (improves digestive fire), balya (weight gain).
Used to treat pandu (anemia) and kamala (jaundice).

FORMULATIONS

There are different formulations of Shatavari these days such as

  • Shatavari powder (½ – 1 tablespoon twice daily after meals)
  • Shatavari capsules ( 1-2 capsules twice daily, after meals)
  • Shatavari ghrit ( 3-6 g with mishri or as directed by physician)
  • Shatavari kalpa granule ( 1-2 tablespoon twice daily with milk or as directed by physician)

CONCLUSION

Shatavari is considered as a general health tonic, which increases vitality. It has been used for many centuries in the Indian Ayurveda system. It has been employed as galactogogue in Ayurveda and clinical investigation reveals its use in infertility. Overall it plays an important role in physical – mental debility and corrects tridosha in Ayurveda, mainly balances vata -pitta.

Pythiosis Symptoms, Causes And Treatment With Ayurveda

Abstract

Pythiosis is a rare water mold disease that mostly affects household animals like- dogs, cats, and horses, but this disease can also hamper humans in some cases, through the transmission of infection from pets to owners. This disease was first seen in the US and was named Swamp Cancer due to its life-threatening symptoms. The severe cases show symptoms like skin necrosis and skin-wasting. In this article, we will discuss the causative agent and the symptoms of this fatal disease. We shall also be discussing the diagnostic criteria and treatment for this disease. In the end, we will discuss what Ayurveda offers in the treatment of such infectious diseases.     

Pythiosis

Introduction

Pythiosis caused by a water parasite affects the body of the infected animal in certain ways. It hampers various systems functioning simultaneously. Respiratory tract issues, gastrointestinal tract problems, skin problems, lymph node problems, brain-related neurological issues, etc are noticed. Ignorance of these abnormalities could lead to severe symptoms that are hard to treat. The agent enters the body and settles in the respiratory tract through which it spreads to different parts of the body including the brain. The infectious agent causes the development of cutaneous masses in the abdomen or other body areas as an abnormal symptom.

Ayurvedic Aspect

According to Ayurveda, we can consider Pythiosis a Krimi rog that is caused by an infectious Krimi (Parasite) that enters the body and compromises the whole immune system of the host. These parasites (a type of Krimi) enter and replicate inside the body, causing irritant symptoms. Krimi’s will reach different body areas through the circulatory system and will hamper the normal functioning of different body organs and systems including the respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal system, etc. Krimi decreases the immunity in a person and creates an imbalance in all three Vatadi doshas.  

Causes

The main causative agent for Pythiosis is a water-borne fungal parasite

  • Pythiosis insidiosum of genus Pythium. It is a parasitic spore that enters the body through the respiratory route or the skin.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Pythiosis in animals include

Respiratory tract problems

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Sinuses

Gastrointestinal tract issues

  • Vomiting
  • Regurgitation
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal mass

Skin problems

  • Swollen skin areas
  • Wounds
  • Nodules (pus-filled)
  • Necrosis
  • Wasting of skin
  • Weight loss
  • Enlarged lymph nodes

Diagnosis

The diagnosis is made through complete history taking and physical evaluation. Along with it, some lab tests are also recommended by the doctor for the confirmation of particle agents and disease

  • History taking
  • Physical examination
  • Complete blood count
  • Blood culture
  • Urinalysis
  • ELISA test
  • Abdomen Ultrasound
  • Ruling out the enlarged lymph nodes
  • Biopsy of abdominal mass
  • Dog’s Deoxyribonucleic acid test is indicated in some cases for confirming the diagnosis.

Treatment

Treatment should be started as soon as possible to minimize the loss. Symptomatic treatment is done to reduce different abnormal body symptoms.

  • Medications like Anti-fungal drugs are recommended for six months or more
  • Most of the pets are recovered through medications, while some may need more treatment options
  • Immunotherapeutic vaccines could help to prevent these diseases 
  • Photoblation
  • Surgery is indicated to remove the extra abdominal mass or mass in other body areas

Herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda for Pythiosis

Planet Ayurveda is well known for its natural manufacturing of Ayurvedic medicines. This company has been preparing medicines for the last two decades. The quality and purity of the medicines are trusted worldwide. The medicines are too pure to be used in the treatment of animal and human diseases without any differentiation.

Here are some ayurvedic medicines listed that are recommended by us for the treatment of Pythiosis in animals.

Product List

1. Gandhak Rasayan

2. Mahamanjishthadi Kwath

3. Kaishore Guggul

4. Dermo Plan Syrup

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Product Description

1. Gandhak Rasayan

This patent Rasayan preparation of Planet Ayurveda is prepared from pure Sulphur- (Gandhak. This satanic drug is an effective option to balance all three imbalanced Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas. These tablets are recommended for pets (dogs, horses, cats) suffering from Pythiosis to overcome respiratory issues by maintaining proper airflow. These Gandhak tablets will increase the overall body immunity that will help to ease the other abnormal symptoms of the stomach, skin, and brain.

2. Mahamanjishthadi Kwath

This is a syrup preparation made using Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) which is a wonderful ayurvedic herb that detoxifies the body and eases all the toxins from the blood. Combining this wonderful herb with other herbs like- Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus), Bharangi (Clerodendrum Serratum), Bach (Acorus calamus), Bahera (Terminalia bellirica), Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Murva (Marsdenia tenacissima), Saal (Shorea robusta), Vijaysaar (Pterocarpus marsupium), Khair (Acacia catechu), Rakta Chandan (Pterocarpus santalinus), Bakayan (Melia azedarach), Atees (Aconitum heterophyllum), and many more herbal medicines along with Dhay flower (Woodfordia fruticosa) and Gurr (Saccharum officinarum) are used for the preparation of this wonderful acting kwath and treats the disease by increasing its medicinal properties.  

Dosage- Give 2 teaspoons of syrup twice daily.

3. Kaishore Guggul

These wonderful acting tablets are prepared with Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Indian jalap (Ipomoea turpethum), etc herbs along with the main herb Guggul (Commiphora mukul). These tablets will manage Vataj and Pittaj disorders effectively due to the presence of a mixture of herbs like- Red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum), Ginger (Zingiber officinalis), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), etc. This tablet preparation is a good preliminary formula for swamp cancer.

Dosage- Give 2 tablets twice daily.

4. Dermo Plan Syrup

This is an Ayurvedic syrup of Planet Ayurveda especially indicated for the treatment of skin disorders. Pythiosis is a fungal disorder that affects the skin and many internal body organs. Consumption of this syrup regularly will recover the disease by overcoming the abnormalities caused in the body of the infected pet. For the preparation of this syrup, many herbal extracts of different herbs are used including- Neem (Azadirachta indica), Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus), Haridra (Curcuma longa), etc.

Dosage: Give 2 teaspoons of syrup twice daily.

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Conclusion

Pythiosis is possibly recovered without extra concern, but total negligence about its treatment can prove fatal. To avoid additional side effects of modern medicines, you must go for a safe and side effects-free treatment option. The Ayurvedic medicines are potent enough to deal with these parasitic viruses and eradicate them from the body of your beloved pet (Dog, cat, horse, or any other). To get more information regarding these diseases you can contact us at www.planetayurveda.com