H & A Pharma Shatavari Tablets

 

Shatavari is a single-herb formulation prepared from the root extract of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). Shatavari has galactagogue activity and is recommended in the management of suboptimal lactation and boosting of postpartum health. Shatavari contains saponins, which exhibit significant galactagogue activity. Saponins are primarily responsible for enhancing lactation. Saponins of Shatavari also exhibit phytoestrogenic effects on female mammary glands and genital organs.

Pharmacological Actions

 1. Galactagogue activity

Evaluation of the galactagogue action of Shatavari on lactating mothers with symptoms of deficient lactation showed significant galactagogue activity. A probable reason for this galactagogue effect could be the presence of steroidal saponins.  Shatavari has been scientifically validated for its galactagogue activity through direct measurement of prolactin hormone levels.

Shatavari has been investigated by a number of researchers and has been found to have the ability to correct lactation inadequacy in lactating mothers. The Arac galactagogue property of  Shatavari may be due to an active principal possessing dopamine receptor have antagonistic activity

2. Estrogenlike activity

Shatavari has been shown to have estrogenic effects on adult female mammary glands and genital organs. This phytoestrogen activity is due to the presence of steroidal saponins, which exert hormone-like actions in the body, and also due to the isoflavones, which have mild estrogenic activity and help balance the estrogen level. A study indicates that phytoestrogen performs its function by binding directly to the estrogen receptor without enhancing the endogenous estrogen level. Shatavari is a rich source of phytoestrogens, a group of naturally occurring compounds that have a chemical structure very similar to estrogen. Phytoestrogens have the ability to displace human estrogen and support female hormone levels by exerting an estrogen-like effect on the reproductive organs. 

Indications

• Suboptimal lactation
• Postpartum recovery