A Review on the Garbhasthapana Potential of Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus Wild.)

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.) is one of the most revered herbs in Ayurveda, renowned for its rejuvenative and fertility-enhancing properties. It is classified among the Garbhasthāpana Mahākaṣāya, a group of herbs that support conception and help sustain pregnancy. This review explores Shatavari’s pharmacological, physiological, and clinical potential in Garbhasthāpana (maintenance of pregnancy), based on classical Ayurvedic literature and modern scientific studies. The herb’s Rasayana, Stanya-janana (galactagogue), and Balya (tonic) properties contribute to strengthening the uterus, stabilizing the embryo, and promoting fetal growth. Modern research corroborates these effects, highlighting its phytoestrogenic, adaptogenic, and uterine tonic actions. Thus, Shatavari serves as a bridge between traditional Ayurvedic wisdom and contemporary reproductive healthcare.