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Sitawari Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ayush Herbs

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

Sitawari is a dietary supplement by Ayush Herbs 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 Asparagus racemosus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sitawari by Ayush Herbs

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.

Sitawari is a single-ingredient supplement containing asparagus racemosus, a plant root used in Ayurvedic medicine. The capsule itself is vegetarian.

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 we hold shows insufficient reliable data to rate asparagus racemosus for tuberculosis, supporting milk supply, muscle strength, sexual desire, or bronchitis. That means the research isn't yet strong enough for us to say whether it works for these uses — not that it doesn't work, only that the evidence isn't established in the data we have.

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.

Asparagus racemosus is generally well tolerated based on traditional use, but high-quality safety studies are limited. Safety during pregnancy is not well established, so the data advises against it unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

While it's traditionally used to support milk supply, reliable safety information during breastfeeding is lacking — if you're considering it for that purpose, use it only under professional guidance from your doctor or pharmacist.

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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Sitawari if you use lithium or any diuretic drug (water pills). Both carry Moderate interactions with asparagus racemosus that may affect your dose or electrolyte balance.

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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.

Sitawari may interest you if you're exploring traditional herbal remedies, but if you take a diuretic (water pill) or lithium, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting. The same goes if you're pregnant — talk it over with your healthcare provider first.

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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 May 24, 2013.

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 Sitawari, straight from the product label.

Brand Ayush Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 891501001364
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2013
DSLD ID 21529
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sitawari by Ayush Herbs, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
891501001364
IngredientAmount% DV
Asparagus racemosus500 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule

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Label statements
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Precautions

Warning: If pregnant, consult your physician before using this or any other product.

Keep Away From Reach Of Children

DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN.

General Statements

Ayurveda ~ Wealth of Health

51010 5-2013

Formulation

Vegetarian

Milk, Soy, Egg and Wheat Free.

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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Sitawari by Ayush Herbs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sitawari by Ayush Herbs

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Asparagus racemosus

Interacts with
76 drugs
500 mg per serving

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

Asparagus racemosus monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Sitawari by Ayush Herbs 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 Sitawari 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.

Asparagus racemosus2 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 Sitawari, from the product label.

Ayush Herbs

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Name
Ayush Herbs, Inc.
City
Redmond
State
WA
ZipCode
98052
Web Address
www.ayush.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Sitawari by Ayush Herbs: Common Questions

Does Sitawari by Ayush Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Sitawari 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?
Sitawari 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 Sitawari if I'm pregnant?
The safety data don't support it — pregnancy safety isn't well established. It's best avoided unless your doctor advises otherwise. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Is Sitawari safe to use while breastfeeding?
While it's traditionally used to support milk supply, reliable safety information is lacking. There isn't enough data to know either way. Use it only under professional guidance from your doctor or pharmacist.
What is asparagus racemosus and what's it supposed to do?
Asparagus racemosus is a plant root used in Ayurvedic medicine. It's been traditionally used for tuberculosis, lactation support, muscle strength, sexual desire, and bronchitis, but the evidence we hold isn't strong enough to rate it for any of these yet.
Does Sitawari have side effects?
We don't have documented adverse effects on file for asparagus racemosus. It's generally well tolerated based on traditional use, but high-quality safety studies are limited.
Can I take Sitawari with my water pills?
Asparagus racemosus may increase the diuretic effect and electrolyte loss when taken with water pills. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them — they may need to adjust your dose.
What if I take lithium?
Asparagus racemosus may reduce your kidneys' ability to clear lithium, raising its levels in your blood. Your doctor or pharmacist may need to adjust your lithium dose, so talk with them before starting Sitawari.

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Sources & How We Checked

Sitawari'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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