Overview
Maha Shatavari is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Maha Shatavari (Asparagus sarmentosus or A. filicinus) is described as a larger variety of Shatavari with bigger and more numerous tuberous roots. The roots are larger and thicker. It is used interchangeably with A. racemosus for the same purposes. Some scholars identify this as the superior variety for Rasayana purposes.
How Maha Shatavari Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Maha Shatavari has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet), Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Saponins, Shatavarin
- Also Known As
- English: Greater Shatavari
Sanskrit: महाशतावरी
Hindi: बड़ी शतावर
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.