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Organic Shatavari Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nova Nutritions

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Shatavari Powder is a dietary supplement by Nova Nutritions with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mild fluid retention (diuretic), urinary tract support, digestive health and fiber.Based on those ingredients, 76 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Shatavari powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Shatavari Powder by Nova Nutritions

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains a single active ingredient: certified organic Shatavari powder, which is derived from asparagus root. Asparagus is a plant from the Liliaceae family (the same family as onions and garlic).

The powder form delivers the herb in concentrated amounts, which is different from eating asparagus as food. There are no other active ingredients or fillers listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Asparagus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Asparagus's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for Shatavari supporting acne, cancer, constipation, high blood pressure, intestinal parasites, or kidney stones is insufficient to rate. We hold no effectiveness data establishing that this product reliably works for any of these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Asparagus eaten as food is generally well tolerated. Medicinal doses and concentrated extracts like this powder are less well studied, so caution is advised.

Allergic reactions are possible, especially in people sensitive to other members of the Liliaceae family (onions, garlic, leeks, chives). Symptoms can include itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing, hives, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, and in rare cases anaphylaxis.

One clinical trial of a combination product containing asparagus root reported constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, dry mouth, and gallbladder issues in up to 50% of participants, though it's unclear if asparagus alone was responsible. Gout was reported in about 2% of trial participants in that same study.

For pregnancy, the data shows mixed signals: asparagus is rated Likely Safe in pregnancy, but also Possibly Unsafe. For lactation, it's rated Likely Safe.

Because the pregnancy data is unclear, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this during pregnancy to weigh what you know about your situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Asparagus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 76 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take diuretic drugs (water pills like furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide) or lithium. Both have Moderate-severity interactions with asparagus root.

Diuretics and lithium require careful dosing, so any supplement that affects how your body handles fluids or clears medication deserves a conversation with your provider.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a single-ingredient asparagus root powder with no established effectiveness for the conditions listed in our data. If you take diuretics or lithium, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it — the interactions are real enough to warrant a conversation.

If you have a known allergy to asparagus or other plants in its family, avoid it. Your own healthcare provider can tell you whether it makes sense for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Shatavari Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Nova Nutritions
Barcode (UPC) 732363273110
Net contents 16 Ounce(s); 454 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 252906
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Halal
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Shatavari Powder by Nova Nutritions, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
732363273110
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Shatavari powder2 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product USDA Organic

KLBD (Kosher)

Halal India www.Halalindia.com

OneCert Certified Organic

Formulation

100% Vegan Vegan

USDA Organic

Gluten Free

100% Natural Raw

Product of India

(AN ISO 9001:2015, GMP Certified Company) Mfg. Lic. Number: GA/713-A

Certified Organic by OneCert, Accreditation Number: NPOP/NAB/008

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Mix 1/2 teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily or as directed by a healthcare professional. It can be used for cooking and seasoning.

Storage

Close the container tightly after each use.

Keep in cool, dry place.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing

Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formula

KLBD (Kosher)

Halal India www.Halalindia.com

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Organic Shatavari Powder by Nova Nutritions label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Shatavari Powder by Nova Nutritions

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic Shatavari powder

Interacts with
76 drugs
2 Gram(s) per serving

Asparagus is a nutritious vegetable that is safe and healthy to eat as part of a normal diet. Most of its claimed medicinal benefits, such as use as a...

Certified organic Shatavari powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Shatavari Powder by Nova Nutritions Drug Interactions

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76Drugs
76 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Shatavari Powder with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

certified organic Shatavari powder2 drug types · 76 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, asparagus root might increase diuresis and electrolyte loss when used with diuretic drugs.
Animal studies show that asparagus root extracts have diuretic effects. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, asparagus root might cause diuresis, reducing lithium clearance.
Animal studies show that asparagus root extracts have diuretic effects. Theoretically, this might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Shatavari Powder, from the product label.

Nova Nutritions

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Name
Nova Nutritions
City
Scotch Plains
State
New Jersey
ZipCode
07076
Web Address
www.novanutritions.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Shatavari Powder by Nova Nutritions: Common Questions

Does Organic Shatavari Powder by Nova Nutritions interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Shatavari Powder has a known interaction with 76 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Shatavari Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What exactly is Shatavari?
Shatavari is the Sanskrit name for asparagus root, a plant used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Nova Nutritions' version is a certified organic powder form of this root.
Can I take this if I'm allergic to garlic or onions?
Be cautious. Asparagus belongs to the same plant family as garlic, onions, leeks, and chives (Liliaceae). If you're sensitive to any of those, you may react to asparagus too. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before trying it.
Is it safe to take while pregnant?
The data we hold is mixed — asparagus is rated both Likely Safe and Possibly Unsafe in pregnancy. Because of this unclear picture, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it during pregnancy so you can make a decision based on your own health.
Does this really work for acne or constipation?
We don't hold evidence establishing that Shatavari reliably works for acne, constipation, or the other conditions listed. The evidence is rated insufficient. If you're looking for help with one of those issues, your doctor can point you toward treatments with stronger support.
What are the side effects?
Allergic reactions are possible — itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing, hives, and trouble swallowing. A clinical trial of a combination product containing asparagus root reported digestive upset (constipation, bloating, nausea) and gallbladder complaints in up to half the participants, though it's unclear if asparagus alone caused it.
Can I use this with my water pill or lithium?
Not without checking first. Asparagus root may theoretically increase the effects of diuretics and alter how your body clears lithium. This requires a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist — these medications are dose-sensitive and interact with substances that affect fluid and electrolyte handling.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Shatavari Powder’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Shatavari Powder's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 14 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Asparagus 14 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  3. Volz T, Berner D, Weigert C, et al. Fixed food eruption caused by asparagus. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2005;116:1390-2. PubMed
  4. Huang X, Kong L. Steroidal saponins from roots of Asparagus officinalis. Steroids 2006;71:171-6. PubMed
  5. Rodriguez R, Jaramillo S, Rodriguez G, et al. Antioxidant activity of ethanolic extracts from several asparagus cultivars. J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:5212-7. PubMed
  6. Rieker J, Ruzicka T, Neumann NJ, Homey B. Protein contact dermatitis to asparagus. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004;113:354-5. PubMed
  7. Tabar AI, Alvarez-Puebla MJ, Gomez B, et al. Diversity of asparagus allergy: clinical and immunological features. Clin Exp Allergy 2004;34:131-6. PubMed
  8. Rademaker M, Yung A. Contact dermatitis to Asparagus officinalis. Australas J Dermatol 2000;41:262-3.
  9. Misico, R. I., Nicotra, V. E., Oberti, J. C., Barboza, G., Gil, R. R., and Burton, G. Withanolides and related steroids. Prog.Chem.Org.Nat.Prod. 2011;94:127-229.
  10. Hausen BM, Wolf C. 1,2,3-Trithiane-5-carboxylic acid, a first contact allergen from Asparagus officinalis (Liliaceae). Am J Contact Dermat 1996;7(1):41-46. PubMed
  11. Escribano MM, Munoz-Bellido FJ, Serrano P, et al. Acute urticaria after ingestion of asparagus. Allergy 1998;53(6):622-623. PubMed
  12. Chrubasik S, Droste C, Black A. Asparagus P(R) cannot compete with first-line diuretics in lowering the blood pressure in treatment-requiring antihypertensives. Phytother Res 2009;23:1345-6.
  13. Gaus BM, Scheiba N, Schäkel K. Asparagus-induced fixed food eruptions mimicking cutaneous lupus. Acta Derm Venereol 2014;94:731-2. PubMed
  14. Yanagi T, Shimizu H, Shimizu T. Occupational contact dermatitis caused by asparagus. Contact Dermatitis 2010;63:54. PubMed

See these in context on the Asparagus monograph →

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