Shatavari

Botanical:

Asparagus racemosus

Hindi / Sanskrit name:

Shatavari - शतावरी

German trivial name

Indischer Spargel

English trivial name

Wild Asparagus

Description

Perennial, twining up to 7 m in height with a distinctive root rhizome. White, fragrant flowers from which red berry fruits develop.

Dosha

Reduces Vata and Pitta, increases Kapha