Evidence supporting the use of: Asparagus adscendens
For the body system: Female Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Asparagus adscendens, commonly known as Shatavari (though this name is more often applied to Asparagus racemosus), has a longstanding history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for supporting female reproductive health. Traditional texts and practitioners have recommended its root for regulating menstrual cycles, enhancing fertility, and supporting overall female reproductive wellness. The plant is believed to possess adaptogenic, galactagogue (milk-promoting), and tonic properties, and is often used in formulations intended for women’s health, especially for issues such as premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, and as a general uterine tonic.
Despite this extensive traditional use, scientific evidence specifically supporting the effects of Asparagus adscendens (as distinct from Asparagus racemosus) on the female reproductive system is limited. Most modern research and clinical studies have focused on Asparagus racemosus, which is better characterized and more widely studied. There are very few, if any, peer-reviewed studies investigating Asparagus adscendens in this context, and its use is mostly justified by its inclusion in traditional medicinal systems rather than robust scientific validation.
Therefore, while Asparagus adscendens is traditionally used to support the female reproductive system, direct scientific evidence for its efficacy and safety in this area remains sparse. Caution is warranted, and more research is needed to confirm its traditional uses.
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