In ayurveda and other traditional indian healing practices, shatavari root is deeply respected for its healing properties but its powers are only now becoming understood in the west br br in the indigenous language, shatavari literally means 100 cures, and it is widely used to treat numerous conditions, to stimulate the immune system and hormones, and cure lung disorders br br the plant grows naturally in india and nepal across the himalayas, and in some parts of africa and china br br also known as indian asparagus, its extract is treasured for medicinal uses in non western traditions br br due to its relative scarcity and recent arrival in the west it has not been studied very widely, but the science seems to suggest a steroidal effect, and hormonal boosts br br it also is mildly anti bacterial and thought to help gastric complaints br br there is increasing anecdotal evidence of its positive effect on the libido for both men and women, and it may also assist women in mid and later life br br ingredients br br shatavari root organic asparagus racemosus br br storage and usage notes br br directions 2 capsules daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner br br caution use only as directed br br not recommended for pregnancy or breastfeeding br br food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet br br store in a cool dry place out of reach of children br br