Maha Shatavari

(Greater Shatavari)
Sanskrit: महाशतावरी • Botanical: Asparagus sarmentosus Linn.; A. filicinus Bush. & Ham.

Maha Shatavari (Asparagus sarmentosus or A. filicinus) is described as a larger variety of Shatavari with bigger and more numerous tuberous roots. The roots are larger and thicker. It is used interchangeably with A. racemosus for the same purposes. Some scholars identify this as the superior variety for Rasayana purposes.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Saponins, Shatavarin
Also Known As
English: Greater Shatavari
Sanskrit: महाशतावरी
Hindi: बड़ी शतावर

What is Maha Shatavari (महाशतावरी)?

Maha Shatavari (Asparagus sarmentosus or A. filicinus) is described as a larger variety of Shatavari with bigger and more numerous tuberous roots. The roots are larger and thicker. It is used interchangeably with A. racemosus for the same purposes. Some scholars identify this as the superior variety for Rasayana purposes.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Rasayana (rejuvenative)
  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
  • Stanyajanana (galactagogue)
  • Balya (strengthening)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Maha Shatavari by Condition

Explore how Maha Shatavari is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Maha Shatavari for Male Sexual Health

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