AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Female hormonal balance, menstrual comfort, adaptogenic stress support
Who it may fit
Adults seeking daily adaptogenic support for female life-stage needs or those with busy, high-stress routines.
Key actives per serving
- Shatavari saponins (from organic shatavari extract, root): 125 mg (from 500 mg extract standardized to 25% saponins)
- Shatavarins (from organic shatavari extract, root): 25 mg (from 500 mg extract standardized to 5% shatavarins)
- Organic shatavari powder (root): 300 mg (2% saponins, 6 mg)
- Organic shatavari powder (stem): 500 mg
How to take
Adults take 2 caplets daily before food; taking with a small snack or water may help reduce stomach discomfort.
Diet / Allergen fit
Non-GMO Project Verified; USDA Organic; Gluten Free; No Wheat; No Corn; No Soy; No Dairy; Vegan Friendly; No ingredients of animal origin
Ingredients explained
Shatavari saponins (from organic shatavari extract, root)
Saponins are bioactive compounds that may influence hormonal signaling and fluid balance while supporting stress adaptation.
Caution: May cause digestive discomfort in some people; start with food to gauge tolerance.
Shatavarins (from organic shatavari extract, root)
Shatavarins are steroidal saponins thought to interact with estrogenic pathways and support reproductive hormone balance.
Caution: Those sensitive to hormonal shifts should monitor how they feel and adjust use if needed.
Organic shatavari powder (root)
Whole root powder supplies a broad spectrum of shatavari phytochemicals that may complement standardized saponins for balanced adaptogenic effects.
Caution: Herbal powders can be bulky and may cause mild GI upset; take with water.
Organic shatavari powder (stem)
Stem powder contributes additional plant compounds that may provide gentle adaptogenic and soothing effects alongside the root extract.
Caution: Use caution if you have known asparagus allergies, as shatavari is in the Asparagus genus.
How they work together
The standardized extract delivers defined amounts of saponins and shatavarins for targeted hormonal and adaptogenic actions, while the whole root and stem powders add a wider range of supportive phytonutrients. This combination offers both precise actives and the plant’s traditional full-spectrum profile.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, have a medical condition, or are planning any medical procedure. Stop use and consult a healthcare practitioner if adverse reactions occur.
Who should be cautious: People with hormone-sensitive concerns or on medications affecting hormones may want to discuss use with a healthcare provider.
What customers say
Noticeable menstrual comfort support
Many users mention more regular cycles and milder PMS, with better mood and overall wellbeing.
Easy to take taste
Taste is described as mild and pleasant, fitting easily into daily routines.
Results vary
Some did not notice meaningful changes after several weeks, and a few found the pill size hard to swallow.
CA$27.31
Product information
- Since 1930
- Regulates & Eases Menstrual Cycle
- Promotes Hormonal Balance
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- USDA Organic
- Herbal Supplement
- Gluten Free
- No Wheat
- No Corn
- No Soy
- No Dairy
- Vegan Friendly
- cGMP
- No Ingredients of Animal Origin
- Certified Organic by Control Union Certifications
- Family Owned for Over 90 Years
Shatavari translates from its native language as she with a hundred children, but some joke it would be better translated as she who can tolerate a hundred children.
Either way, it is an adaptogen for female hormones ushering balance and peacefulness in a myriad of ways to promote menstrual cycle comfort.
Happiness Through Wellness
Crafting traditional medicines based on Ayurveda, a 5,000 year old science that believes the journey back to wholeness begins with nurturing the capacity for joy.
Trusting the gifts of nature and the irreplaceable relationship between the plant and its native soil for consistent healing properties.
Contributing to the wellness of the earth by teaching our family of farmers to grow native plants sustainably on their land and reduce the demand on the local environment.
Building communities by advocating women in farming, protecting fair prices, providing maternal health, sponsoring clinical services and offering school wellness programs.
Believing that if wellness is the path to happiness, we must contribute to the wellness of all things. Wellness of people, wellness of the environment, wellness of our communities.
Details
Suggested use
Adults take 2 caplets per day before food.
Warnings
As with any supplement, consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, have a medical condition or are planning any medical procedure. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children.
Specifications
- First available: 05/2007
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Shipping weight:
0.18 kg
- Product code: HIM-41001
- UPC: 605069410014
- Package quantity: 60 count
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 5.3 x 5.3 cm , 0.18 kg
Disclaimer
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Ingredient info
| Supplement facts | ||
| Serving Size: 2 Caplets | ||
| Servings Per Container: 30 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value | |
| Organic shatavari extract (root) (Asparagus racemosus) (25% Saponins, 125 mg & 5% Shatavarins, 25 mg) | 500 mg | * |
| Organic shatavari powder (stem) | 500 mg | * |
| Organic shatavari powder (root) (2% Saponins, 6 mg) | 300 mg | * |
| *Daily Value not established. | ||