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Dietary supplement

Shatavari Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Shatavari is a dietary supplement by Banyan Botanicals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for women's reproductive health, promoting breast milk supply, digestive complaints.Based on those ingredients, 76 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Shatavari. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals

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.

Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals contains one active ingredient: shatavari (asparagus racemosus root). The product also includes rice flour and gum acacia as inactive ingredients to form and bind the tablet.

Shatavari has been used in traditional medicine for several purposes, though the evidence in our data is not yet established for any of them.

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 Racemosus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Asparagus Racemosus'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 behind shatavari is insufficient to rate in our data. Traditional uses include supporting lactation, muscle strength, sexual desire, and respiratory health (tuberculosis and bronchitis), but reliable human studies backing these claims are not on file here.

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

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus Racemosus

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Shatavari is generally well tolerated based on its long history in traditional use, though high-quality safety data remain limited. Safety during pregnancy is not well established, so it's best avoided in pregnancy unless your doctor specifically advises otherwise.

It is traditionally used to support milk production during breastfeeding, but reliable safety data are lacking — if you're breastfeeding and want to try it, do so only under professional guidance from your doctor or pharmacist. No adverse effects from clinical trials are on file for this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus Racemosus

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 Racemosus.
  • 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 you take shatavari, check whether you use any diuretic drugs (water pills for blood pressure or fluid buildup) — the root may boost fluid loss and electrolyte changes. Also double-check if you take lithium for mood disorders; shatavari may reduce its clearance and raise blood levels.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

Shatavari may interest you if you're drawn to traditional herbal support, but the evidence for specific benefits is not yet established in our data. If you take diuretics or lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the root may interact with both.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding require individualized guidance from your own healthcare provider.

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 Mar 22, 2024.

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 Shatavari, straight from the product label.

Brand Banyan Botanicals
Barcode (UPC) 618192010112
Net contents 90 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2024
DSLD ID 305725
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals, 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:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
618192010112
IngredientAmount% DV
Shatavari1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gum Acacia

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Label statements
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Formula

Ayurvedic herbs

In Ayurveda, shatavari is considered one of the best herbs for revitalizing the female reproductive system. Useful for women and men, it supports the immune system, improves the intellect, and enhances strength and energy.

Useful for women and men, it supports the immune system, improves the intellect, and enhances strength and energy.

Formulation

Rejuvenative for vata and pitta that promotes vitality and strength

USDA Organic Certified organic

Free of gluten, soy, and dairy.

100% vegetarian

Non GMO

Certified Organic by: QAI

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Certified B Corporation

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1-2 tablets, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of this product.

Keep out of the reach of children.

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.

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Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Shatavari

Interacts with
76 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Asparagus racemosus, often called shatavari, is an Ayurvedic herb traditionally used to support women's health, digestion, and overall vitality. Human...

Shatavari monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Gum Acacia. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals 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 Shatavari 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.

Shatavari2 drug types · 76 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

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

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, Asparagus racemosus root could reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that Asparagus racemosus root has diuretic properties when used in high doses. Therefore, it 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 Shatavari, from the product label.

Banyan Botanicals

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Name
Banyan Botanicals
City
Albuquerque
State
NM
ZipCode
87113
Phone Number
1-800-953-6424
Web Address
banyanbotanicals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Shatavari 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?
Shatavari 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.
Is shatavari safe to use while breastfeeding?
Shatavari is traditionally used to support milk supply, but reliable safety data for breastfeeding are lacking. If you want to try it, use only under professional guidance — talk with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it's right for you and your baby.
Can I take shatavari while pregnant?
Safety during pregnancy is not well established. It's best avoided unless your doctor specifically advises otherwise. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's right for your situation.
Does shatavari actually work for lactation, strength, or sexual desire?
The evidence for shatavari in these areas is insufficient to rate in our data. While it has a long history in traditional use, reliable human studies backing these specific claims are not on file. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what the current research shows if you're considering it for a particular purpose.
What's in this tablet besides the shatavari root?
The tablet contains rice flour and gum acacia as inactive ingredients — they help form and bind the tablet together. There are no other active ingredients.
What is shatavari actually used for?
Shatavari (asparagus racemosus root) has been used traditionally for lactation support, muscle strength, sexual desire, and respiratory health — but the evidence in our data is insufficient to confirm it works for any of these.

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Sources & How We Checked

Shatavari'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 1 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 Racemosus 1 reference
  1. Satish Kumar MC, Udupa AL, Sammodavardhana K, Rathnakar UP, Shvetha U, Kodancha GP. Acute toxicity and diuretic studies of the roots of Asparagus racemosus Willd in rats. West Indian Med J. 2010;59(1):3-6.

See these in context on the Asparagus Racemosus monograph →

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