Article: SHATAVARI GHRUTA AS NUTRACEUTICAL IN MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN HEALTH: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.16265

Pages: 166-168

Author: Kavita Shaileshkumar Deshmukh *, Kalyani Jadhav

Abstract: In today’s era due to lifestyle changes various disorders related to menstruation in women is observed. It ultimately affects reproductive system. PCOS and PCOD cases are common. Therefore delay in pregnancy and Infertility cases are also increasing. For the proper growth of woman and organs of reproductive system Shatavari ghruta is very effective. Shatavari and ghruta, both are Rasayana dravyas, so that combine effect of Shatavari ghruta is proved beneficial in Women’s health. Nutraceutical is a pharmaceutical alternative which claims physiological benefits. It is defined as a food or part of it that provides the body with health benefits and protection against chronic diseases. Nutraceuticals may be used to improve health, delay the aging process, prevent chronic diseases, increase life expectancy or support the structure and function of the body. Shatavari ghruta is medicated ghruta preparation which is used in women’s diseases and also gives strength to reproductive system. Shatavari ghruta is prepared by many references. Review of these references and its efficacy as nutraceutical is discussed in this article.

Keyword: Shatavari Ghruta, Nutraceutical, Female reproductive system