Drink this Shatavari Milk Before Bed & Sleep Like a Baby

Do you also have trouble sleeping? Do you also get up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep easily?

Sleep is a boon, and not everyone is blessed with it. In case of a woman in her 30s to 60s, she needs to sleep peacefully and manage her hormones well, so for her, there is nothing better than Shatavari milk. Shatavari is full of phytoestrogens & flavonoids, which makes it a woman’s best friend!

Shatavar, Shatavari or Asparagus racemosus, is a beautiful plant that bears fruit and flowers. The powder of its root is taken as Shatavari powder to help women deal with every problem, right from their puberty to menopause.  It is known as a reproduction potion for women. 

It is an adaptogenic herb, which means it helps the body to cope with stress, whether emotional or physical. It is found in the wild in India and Australia. It is a Rasayan in Ayurved which means this is from a class of herbs that are known to increase the life force and boost immunity in the body.  

You can get to know the benefits of shatavari in detail, but here we are concerned about how to take this for a better sleep – 

1. How to Make Shatavari Milk  

• Heat milk (nut milk or cow milk, as per your choice) in a pan
• Add half a teaspoon of shatavari powder to a mug
• Pour a dash of warm milk on the powder
• Mix it to make a paste-like consistency
• Add a pinch of cardamom or cinnamon powder & a sweetener (optional)
• Now, add the remaining milk to the mug
• You can use the coffee beater to mix it properly
• Drink it every night, and you will see the effects within a week

Note – You can also slow cook shatavari powder in the milk for better benefits. 

2.  How to Make Shatavari Tea 

• Put half a teaspoon of shatavari powder in a mug
• Add hot water to the mug
• Let it steep for a few minutes
• Strain the water and drink the Shatavari tea before sleeping
• You can add sweetener of your choice along with a pinch of cardamom or cinnamon (optional)

The best option is to take it with milk, as it increases the benefits of Shatavari manyfold. However, if you don’t drink milk, shatavri tea is a good option, or you can take it with ghee. 

Benefits of Shatavari Milk 

• Better Sleep
• Great Hormonal Health
• Improves Fertility 
• Slows Down Ageing
• Reduces hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms

Shatavari literally means a lady with 100 husbands, which just shows how potent the herb is.

Note –  If you are pregnant or are suffering from any disorder, or if you are allergic to the asparagus family, then please do not take it. Also, always ask your healthcare professional before taking any ayurvedic herb or any other supplement or medication.

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However, for a teenager fighting with acne, she is already high on estrogen and testosterone, so a hormone-balancing tea at night can do wonders in giving her clear skin, better mood and overall health.