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Shatavari Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Stop

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

Shatavari Root is a dietary supplement by Herb Stop 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 Root by Herb Stop

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 one active ingredient: Shatavari, the root of Asparagus racemosus, a plant used in traditional Ayurvedic practice. The capsule also holds two inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and purified water — which help hold the herb together and allow the capsule to dissolve.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Asparagus Racemosus's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Promotes fertility and healthy libido.
  • We looked for evidence on: Sexual desire, Lactation, Reproductive health, Menopause, Fertility.
  • The closest evidence on file: Asparagus Racemosus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Lactation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Asparagus Racemosus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Sexual desire.

The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable data to support Shatavari for tuberculosis, supporting milk supply, boosting muscle strength, or increasing sexual desire. In traditional medicine, it's used for these purposes and for bronchitis, but modern studies haven't yet established how well it actually works for any of them.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence is strong enough for your situation.

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, but high-quality modern safety data are limited. The product should be avoided in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise, as safety during pregnancy isn't well established.

It's traditionally used to support milk supply while breastfeeding, but reliable safety data for that use are also lacking — if you're considering it while nursing, work with your doctor or a lactation specialist for personalized guidance.

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, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on lithium (a medication for mood disorders) or diuretic drugs (water pills for blood pressure or heart conditions). Both have Moderate-severity interactions documented with this herb.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Shatavari is a traditional herb with two documented interactions — most seriously with lithium and with diuretic medications. If you take either of those, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

It's also best avoided in pregnancy unless a healthcare provider advises otherwise. For any of the conditions it's traditionally used for, the evidence isn't yet established in our data.

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 Sep 25, 2023.

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 Root, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Stop
Net contents 300 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2023
DSLD ID 297426
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Shatavari Root by Herb Stop, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
150
IngredientAmount% DV
Shatavari572 mg--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 2 capsules 2 to 3 times per day with water, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Precautions

Safety guideline: Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult with your doctor before use.

Keep away from children.

Use only as directed on label.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Herb Stop Health in your own hands

Formulation

Herbal capsule

Certified organic

Promotes fertility & healthy libido

Vegan & cruelty-free

Vegan & cruelty-free Made in the USA.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

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Shatavari Root by Herb Stop label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Shatavari Root by Herb Stop

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container150 Amounts shown are per serving.

Shatavari

Interacts with
76 drugs
572 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: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Shatavari Root by Herb Stop Drug Interactions

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76 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Shatavari Root 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 Root, from the product label.

Herb Stop

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Name
The Herb Stop
Street Address
PO Box 673
City
Pine
State
AZ
ZipCode
85544
Phone Number
877.345.4372
Web Address
www.herbstop.com
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Shatavari Root by Herb Stop: Common Questions

Does Shatavari Root by Herb Stop interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Shatavari Root 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 Root 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.
Can I take Shatavari while I'm breastfeeding?
Shatavari is traditionally used to support milk supply, but we don't have reliable safety data for that use. If you're thinking about taking it while nursing, talk with your doctor or a lactation consultant first — they can advise you based on your individual situation.
Is Shatavari safe to use in pregnancy?
No — safety during pregnancy isn't well established, so it's best to avoid it unless your doctor specifically advises otherwise. Talk with your doctor before taking it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
What is Shatavari actually used for?
In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, Shatavari is used for tuberculosis, bronchitis, muscle strength, sexual desire, and to support milk production. However, we don't have reliable evidence that it works for any of these purposes yet.
I take a water pill for my blood pressure. Can I use this?
Shatavari may increase the water-loss effect of diuretic drugs and raise your risk of electrolyte imbalance. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it — they can tell you if it's safe for you and whether you need monitoring.
What side effects have been reported?
We have no adverse effects listed in our data. Shatavari is generally well tolerated based on traditional use, but high-quality modern safety studies are limited.

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Sources & How We Checked

Shatavari Root'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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