Shatavari: The Ayurvedic Herb for Postpartum Recovery
Shatavari, often called the "Queen of Herbs," is one of Ayurveda’s most revered adaptogens for postpartum care. This nourishing herb has been used for centuries to support new mothers in healing, balancing hormones, and regaining strength.
Benefits of Shatavari for Postpartum
Hormonal Balance
Shatavari helps regulate hormone levels, which is crucial during the postpartum period when the body undergoes major hormonal shifts. It can support menstrual cycle regulation and ease postpartum mood swings.
Lactation Support
A well-known galactagogue, Shatavari promotes healthy milk production and enhances the quality of breast milk, making it an excellent herb for breastfeeding mothers.
Nourishment and Rejuvenation
As a Rasayana (rejuvenative) herb in Ayurveda, Shatavari deeply nourishes the body, supporting postpartum recovery by replenishing depleted energy stores.
Immune System Boost
Postpartum mothers need to rebuild their strength, and Shatavari helps fortify the immune system, enhancing resilience during this delicate period.
Digestive Health
Shatavari supports digestion, alleviating common postpartum digestive discomforts and promoting gut health.
Soothing and Cooling Properties
Ayurveda classifies Shatavari as a cooling herb, making it beneficial for soothing inflammation and excessive heat in the body after childbirth.
Emotional Well-Being
Known for its calming properties, Shatavari helps ease stress, anxiety, and emotional fluctuations, making it a powerful ally in postpartum mental health.
How to Incorporate Shatavari Postpartum
Shatavari can be enjoyed in meals, teas, smoothies or herbal formulations to support postpartum healing. Our new rice pudding is infused with Shatavari, offering a delicious and nourishing way to experience its benefits.
As with any herb, it’s best to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare professional for personalized guidance on dosage and usage.
Shatavari Grounding Postpartum Lactation Smoothie
This is recipe is full of healthy fats and includes lactation boosting ingredients like oats, shatavari and brewer’s yeast. There’s also pletny of opportunity to customize as desired with additional protein, fruits, etc.
Just keep it on the warm/room temperature side if you’re within your first 40 days postpartum!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup room temperature of warm milk of choice
- 2–4 Medjool dates
- 2 tbsp almond butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 tbsp oats
- 1 tsp brewer’s yeast (optional)
- ½ tsp shatavari powder
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- Optional: add a scoop of protein powder, like: Equip (Code: ROOTS for 10% off)
- Optional: add a tablespoon of Organised organ/collagen/colostrum blend (Code: ROOTS for 10% off)
Instructions:
Blend on high until creamy and serve warm or at room temp.
Save this recipe for your healing journey, or share it with a mama who needs nourishment today. We created a full guide of postpartum recipes with love and intention so you never have to wonder what to eat next. Download our Postpartum Recipe Guide here and keep the nourishment flowing.
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