Abstract

Abstract

Introduction – In modern era cases of male and female infertility are increasing due to sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, increased BMI, smoking and excessive alcohol intake. Infertility means not being able to get pregnant (conceive) after one year or longer of unprotected sex.Shatavari has been used in Ayurveda for hundreds of years to support female reproductive and maternal health. Objectives: To find out function and mode of action of Shatavari in female infertility and to study the disease infertility. Observations: Plant description- Shatavari drug is described in our classic Charak Samhita as Prajasthapan,Shukrajanan and Balya Gana.Prajasthapan means a drug which help in healthy conception. Botanical name of Shatavari is Asperagus racemosus and belong to Liliaceae family. It is a thorny climber and roots (Rhizome) are used for preparing medicine. It contains steroidal saponin, Isoflavones, vit A, essential fatty acids. Discussion: As Shatavari possess the properties like Madhur, tikta Rasa, Vipak –Madhur Veerya –Sheet and aphrodisiac, Shukrajanan, Garbhashaya balya,poshak,galactogauge in karma (action) hence useful in recurrent abortion, because of saponin which blocks the oxytocin induced contraction. Al

so it builds up the endometrium lining of uterus as Garbhashaya balya effect by balancing women’s hormone estrogens, FSH, LH level in blood. Isoflavone induced normal ovulation so it normalizes the menstrual cycle. Conclusion: Shatavari is beneficial in female infertility by enhancing folliculogenesis and ovulation, preparing womb for conception, preventing abortions and postpartum recovery. Also useful in male infertility by correcting azoospermia.