Shatavari
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a dietary supplement with 12 published peer-reviewed studies involving 436 participants, researched for Menopause & Female Health, Lactation Support, Adaptogenic & Immune Properties and 1 more areas.
Evidence at a Glance
Strength is scored by study design, sample size, study type, and outcomes
Menopause & Female Health
ModerateLactation Support
ModerateAdaptogenic & Immune Properties
ModerateWomen's Health & Menopause
ModerateResearch Visualised
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Study Quality Breakdown
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Participants Per Study
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Research Timeline
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All Studies
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Menopause & Female Health
Shatavari root extract for perimenopause symptoms
Study Type
Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled
Purpose
Shatavari root extract for perimenopause symptoms
Dose
500mg extract twice daily
Participants
115 perimenopausal women
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Significantly reduced menopause symptom scores including hot flushes, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. Safe and effective for perimenopause management.
How They Measured It
MRS, MENQOL, Perceived Stress Scale
Shatavari alone vs Shatavari + Ashwagandha for menopausal symptoms
Study Type
Randomised three-arm placebo-controlled
Purpose
Shatavari alone vs Shatavari + Ashwagandha for menopausal symptoms
Dose
500mg Shatavari ± 300mg Ashwagandha twice daily
Participants
135 menopausal women
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Both treatments effective for menopausal symptoms. Combination demonstrated superior effects on stress, sleep, and overall quality of life. Both safe and well tolerated.
How They Measured It
Menopause Rating Scale, MENQOL, PSS, MSQOL
Lactation Support
A. racemosus as lactogogue in mothers with inadequate milk production
Study Type
RCT
Purpose
A. racemosus as lactogogue in mothers with inadequate milk production
Dose
60mg/kg/day extract
Participants
60 lactating mothers with inadequate milk
Duration
30 days
Results
Significantly increased breast milk production and infant weight gain. Elevated serum prolactin confirmed galactagogue mechanism.
How They Measured It
Breast milk volume, infant weight gain, maternal prolactin
Shatavari root extract for increasing breast milk in postpartum women
Study Type
Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled
Purpose
Shatavari root extract for increasing breast milk in postpartum women
Dose
500mg extract 3x/day
Participants
96 postpartum lactating mothers
Duration
4 weeks
Results
Significantly increased 24-hour breast milk volume and infant weight gain. Safe and effective natural option for immediate postpartum lactation support.
How They Measured It
24h breast milk volume, infant weight gain, serum prolactin
Adaptogenic & Immune Properties
Comprehensive review of A. racemosus pharmacology
Study Type
Review
Purpose
Comprehensive review of A. racemosus pharmacology
Dose
Various
Participants
Review
Duration
Various
Results
Well-documented galactagogue, adaptogenic, immunomodulatory, antidepressant, gastroprotective, antioxidant activities. Steroidal saponins (shatavaroside A/B) and racemofuran primary bioactives.
How They Measured It
Systematic literature review
Gastroprotective activity of Shatavari against experimental gastric ulcers
Study Type
Gastric protection study
Purpose
Gastroprotective activity of Shatavari against experimental gastric ulcers
Dose
100-500mg/kg extract
Participants
Animal ulcer models
Duration
30 days
Results
Significantly reduced ulcer index and gastric acid secretion while increasing mucus production. Efficacy comparable to cimetidine. Confirms traditional use.
How They Measured It
Ulcer index, gastric secretion, mucus production
Anti-stress and adaptogenic effects of A. racemosus
Study Type
Adaptogenic anti-stress study
Purpose
Anti-stress and adaptogenic effects of A. racemosus
Dose
100-200mg/kg extract
Participants
Animal stress models
Duration
28 days
Results
Significantly improved stress tolerance and reduced corticosterone elevation. Adaptogenic activity comparable to Panax ginseng at equivalent doses.
How They Measured It
Swim endurance, cold stress, plasma corticosterone
Phytoestrogenic activity of Shatavari for female hormonal health
Study Type
Phytoestrogenic mechanism study
Purpose
Phytoestrogenic activity of Shatavari for female hormonal health
Dose
Various concentrations
Participants
Cell line and animal study
Duration
28 days
Results
Selective ER-beta agonism, bone-protective and cardiovascular-protective phytoestrogenic effects without uterotrophic side effects.
How They Measured It
ER binding, uterotrophic assay, bone density markers
Immunomodulatory effects of Shatavari in healthy volunteers
Study Type
Immunomodulatory clinical study
Purpose
Immunomodulatory effects of Shatavari in healthy volunteers
Dose
500mg/day
Participants
30 healthy volunteers
Duration
4 weeks
Results
Significantly increased lymphocyte proliferation and IgG levels. Moderate immunostimulant activity confirmed in healthy subjects.
How They Measured It
Immune cell counts, IgG levels, lymphocyte proliferation
Antidepressant effects of A. racemosus root extract
Study Type
Antidepressant study
Purpose
Antidepressant effects of A. racemosus root extract
Dose
100-200mg/kg extract
Participants
Animal depression models
Duration
14 days
Results
Significant antidepressant effects comparable to standard antidepressants. Increased monoamine levels via serotonergic and noradrenergic systems.
How They Measured It
FST, TST, monoamine levels (5-HT, DA, NE)
Women's Health & Menopause
To evaluate standardized Asparagus racemosus (shatavari) root extract for menopausal symptoms management.
Study Type
Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter Controlled Trial
Purpose
To evaluate standardized Asparagus racemosus (shatavari) root extract for menopausal symptoms management.
Dose
500 mg standardized shatavari root extract twice daily
Participants
Perimenopausal women
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Shatavari root extract significantly reduced menopausal symptoms, improved quality of life, and improved hormonal balance compared to placebo.
How They Measured It
Modified Kupperman menopausal index, menopause-specific quality of life, hormonal parameters
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of shatavari root extract for management of menopausal symptoms.
Study Type
Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter Controlled Trial
Purpose
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of shatavari root extract for management of menopausal symptoms.
Dose
500 mg shatavari root extract twice daily
Participants
Postmenopausal women with moderate to severe symptoms
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Shatavari root extract significantly reduced hot flush frequency and severity, improved sleep quality, and benefited mood compared to placebo.
How They Measured It
Hot flush frequency and severity, sleep quality, mood, bone markers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shatavari research
There are currently 12 peer-reviewed studies on Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), involving 436 total participants. Research covers Female reproductive health & menopause, Lactation support, Adaptogenic & anti-stress and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Strong.
The evidence is currently rated as "Strong Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (7 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Shatavari has been researched for: Female reproductive health & menopause, Lactation support, Adaptogenic & anti-stress, Immune function. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 7 out of 12 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
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