Pukka Herbs Wholistic Shatavari is grown throughout India, this member of the asparagus family is considered to be the supreme women's tonic and is used as a natural regulator. It literally means 'the plant of one hundred roots' which has been cunningly transformed into 'she who has one hundred husbands' as it gives women boundless reserves! It has the ability to increase prolactin levels and hence increase progesterone levels.It contains natural hormone phyto-oestrogen precursors that have renowned health benefits for women. As a sweet, cooling, nourishing and soothing herb it is considered by Ayurvedic practitioners to be the perfect energetic balance to clear some of the uncomfortable menopausal hot flushes, night sweats, memory loss, anxiety and dryness in the body.Organic Wholistic Shatavari includes Nutrigest, a proprietary botanical blend formulated to help assist the assimilation of nutrients into the body.Benefits of Wholistic Shatavari:Organic supplement that contains natural phyto-oestrogen hormone precursors to help women maintain a healthy reproductive system.Optimise fertility and breast milk productionClears some menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweatsSuitable for vegetarians and vegans.Read Shabir's article Shatavari From Puperty To Menopause here.Directions: As a food supplement, adults take one or two wholistic shatavari capsules daily with water. Seek professional advice during pregnancy.Do not take if pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to taking if on medication. Keep out of reach of young children. Do not exceed the daily dose. How long do I need to take Pukka supplements for?How long you take a supplement for is very much an individual choice and depends on your needs and a number of other factors such as diet, lifestyle and so on. For the majority of Pukka supplements we’d recommend trying them for a month or two to see how well they suit you. However, some, such supplements such as Andrographis or Night Time, could be taken over a shorter period if suitable. There are no safety concerns identified with taking our supplements long-term. The herbs are intended to supplement a normal diet by providing concentrated sources of organic botanicals, vitamins or minerals with a nutritional or physiological effect. If you are using a particular food supplement on daily basis try breaks in the regime to see how get on without taking them. For example, you could take a supplement for 3 months and then have a break for a week or a month to see how you get on. If you would prefer to start taking it again, you can.Are Pukka supplements safe to take with pharmaceutical medication?Food supplements are essentially concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect. Like food, food supplements are generally safe to use with pharmaceutical medication, but we advise that you take them at least two hours apart from each other. We also advise caution when using any supplements alongside pharmaceutical drugs taken for blood-thinning, immune suppression (e.g. anti-HIV or after transplants), epilepsy or psychosis, or for any life-threatening condition. Always consult a healthcare professional for advice.Are Pukka supplements safe for a child to take?Whilst herbs are natural and safe, as a precautionary measure we recommend that only those over the age of 16 take the adult dosage recommended on our products, unless told otherwise by a practitioner or a child's dosage is stated on the label. Are Pukka supplements safe to take whilst breastfeeding?It is safe to take Wholistic Shatavari, Womankind Premenstrual and Aloe Vera juice whilst breastfeeding. We do, however, always advise seeking the advice of a practitioner before taking supplements while breastfeeding.Is it safe to take Pukka supplements during pregnancy or whilst trying to get pregnant?Our supplements are safe to take while trying for a baby, and Wholistic Shatavari can be particularly supportive during this period. However once pregnancy has been confirmed we advise against taking any supplements and/or speaking to a practitioner.Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of young children. Do not exceed the daily dose. If pregnant, or breastfeeding, or if you are taking medication, or on medical care, consult your physician prior to use. While we work to ensure that product information on our website is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our website. All information about the products on our website is provided for information purposes only. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented on our website. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. 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