🪷Ayurveda
Shatavari Extract
capsule
Conditions addressed
Suggested dosage
1–2 capsules daily with food, unless otherwise directed
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children
Pregnancy
Use CautionUsed in some traditional Ayurvedic pregnancy support formulas, but as a hormone-modulating herb it's generally recommended only under a qualified practitioner's guidance rather than self-directed use.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeTraditionally used to support milk supply postpartum; generally considered compatible with breastfeeding.
Children
Use CautionNot typically self-administered to young children without practitioner guidance.
Interactions & contraindications
May affect hormone levels
Watch for: Hormone therapies, oral contraceptives, and tamoxifen or similar medications
Some herbs have mild phytoestrogenic or hormone-modulating activity that can interact with hormonal medications.