Shatavari Gulam benefits in gynecological conditions. It relieves painful periods (dysmenorrhea), improves ovarian functions, enhances ovulation, and strengthens the uterus. It is also used in menorrhagia (heavy or prolonged periods), burning sensation in the stomach, dysuria (difficult micturition), bleeding disorders, jaundice, and anemia. It is helpful as supportive medicine in gonorrhea. The important medicinal uses of Shatavari Gulam are attributed to its strengthening, anti-inflammatory, estrogenic, hematinic and antioxidant actions.

Synonyms: Shatavari Guda, Shatavari Gudam

Shatavari Gulam Ingredients

Sahasrayogam has described four formulations of Shatavari Gulam. The main ingredient is Shatavari Root Juice in all formulations. Each formulation has a slight difference in other ingredients. We provide information for ingredients of each formulation here:

Shatavari Gulam No. 1

Shatavari Gulam No. 2

Shatavari Gulam No. 3

Shatavari Gulam No. 4

Indications

Shatavari Gulam is indicated in women’s health problems, urinary disorders and Vata and Pitta Diseases. The list of a few important indications is as follows:

Classical Indications

The therapeutic uses of Shatavari Gulam described in ayurvedic classical texts include:

1. Dysuria (urinary difficulty)
2. Prameha (urinary disorders)
3. Vata-Pitta Diseases
4. Bleeding disorders
5. Jaundice
6. Giddiness
7. Abdominal pain or cramps (especially when pain is characterized by burning sensation)
8. Abnormal Discharges from any part of the body
9. Discharges from bones
10. Wounds
11. Phthisis
12. Gout
13. Burning sensation in feet
14. Leucorrhea (especially when the discharge is white and thin, or patient feel excess heat or discomfort with burning sensation)
15. Menstrual problems
16. Menorrhagia
17. Metrorrhagia
18. Menometrorrhagia
19. Vaginal disorders

Non-Classical Indications

Shatavari Gulam is also useful in the following health conditions.

• Albuminuria
• Chronic Nephritis
• Low breastmilk supply – for lactating mothers
• Female infertility
• Physical debility (especially, in females)
• Epilepsy

Shatavari Gulam Benefits & Uses

Shatavari Gulam is a uterine tonic that improves uterine health and provides strength to the uterus. It also acts on kidneys and urinary system. It improves urine flow, so it is useful in dysuria of difficult micturition. Let us look at the various medicinal uses and health benefits of Shatavari Gulam in detail below.

Painful Periods

It provides relief in dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation. Its main ingredient is Shatavari, which contains saponins and high amount of glutathione. These phytochemical constituents regulate spontaneous uterine motility. It helps to treat dysmenorrhea.

Furthermore, it also promotes local healing of linings of the uterus by accelerating endometrial microvascular thrombosis. Thereby, it restores the health of the endometrium. This mechanism of its action also attributes to its anti-dysmenorrhea potential.

In Ayurveda, it is used along with Chandraprabha Vati, Vang Bhasma, or Maha Yograj Guggulu.

Excessive Bleeding in Women

It is a drug of choice to treat excessive bleeding in women. Generally, there are three disorders in which excessive bleeding reported in women that include Menorrhagia (heavy periods), Metrorrhagia (excessive uterine bleeding) and Menometrorrhagia (combination of menorrhagia and metrorrhagia).

Along with Ashokarishta and Kamdudha Ras, it is beneficial in all these cases and provides excellent results.

How does it act? It follows the same mechanism as discussed under painful periods. It improves endometrial microvascular thrombosis and protects blood vessels from rupturing.

Menopause

In menopause, Shatavari Guda is an excellent alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It does not have any side effects like HRT. It is a very good source of phytoestrogen, which reduces menopausal symptoms by mimicking the action of a depleted hormone (estrogen). In Ayurvedic Medicine, it is used along with Saraswatarishta. This combination therapy provides relief from a maximum of menopausal symptoms.

Dysuria

It helps in the treatment of dysuria (difficult or painful urination) due to its diuretic and soothing action. It alleviates pain associated with urinary problems. The most common cause of dysuria is urinary tract infections. Shatavari in Shatavari Guda inhibits various bacteria, reduces inflammation and boosts the immune system. All these things help to fight infections.

Generally, in the treatment of dysuria, it is used in combination with other ayurvedic medicines including Chandanasava, Chandanadi Vati, Vang Bhasma and Chandraprabha Vati.

Burning Sensation

According to Ayurveda, it acts on Vata and Pitta Dosha. Burning sensation is the main symptom of increased or aggravated Pitta Dosha. It pacifies the Pitta Dosha and thereby reduces burning sensation. It is useful in the treatment of Burning Sensation in Abdomen, Heartburn, Hyperacidity, GERD, Burning Feet Syndrome and feeling of heat sensation any part of the body.

Leucorrhea

In Ayurveda Leucorrhea is called PRADAR ROG. It is divided into subcategories according to Dosha involvement. It is beneficial medicine for Pitta PRADAR ROG, which is characterized by the following symptoms:

1. Discharge is white and thin
2. Patient feel excess heat
3. Discomfort with burning sensation
4. Vertigo
5. Weakness

In this case, it is used along with Godanti Bhasma, Trivang Bhasma, and Chandraprabha Vati.

Shatavari Gulam Dosage

The general dosage of Shatavari Gulam is given below:

How to Take

Some patient may require it twice daily. In such cases, one can take the second dosage in the evening.

Adjuvants

The best suitable Adjuvants for Shatavari Gulam is Cow’s Milk.

Supportive Medicines

Some medicines are used along with this medicine to increase its effects. Here are a few of them mentioned below in the table according to the condition.

Patient may also require other medicines according to the health condition and other symptoms.

Safety & Side Effects

Shatavari Gulam is LIKELY SAFE for the most people.

Side Effects

There are no side effects reported with the use of Shatavari Gulam. If it is taken in high dosage, some patient may have the following side effects:

1. Loss of appetite
2. Delayed menstruation
3. Short periods (if the patient has history similar problem, it may worsen it)

Allergic Reaction

Allergic reaction with Shatavari Gulam is never reported. However, if the patient is allergic to Shatavari (Asparagus), he might also be allergic to Shatavari Gulam. Therefore, people with asparagus allergy should avoid it.

Pregnancy

Shatavari Gulam should not be used by pregnant women because it can alter hormones in the body, which may negatively affect pregnancy.

Lactation

It is also used for promoting breastmilk supply in lactating mothers. There are no adverse effects reported with the use of Shatavari Guda in lactating mothers and breastfeeding babies. Consult your physician before using it.