Shilajit is not a typical remedy—neither herb nor mineral, it seems to slip through the cracks of herbal textbooks and professional safety classifications. This nutrient-rich biomass collected at high altitudes is touted as a great postpartum remedy. Some women also wonder if they can use it during pregnancy. Yet how much do we know about…
Shatavari is an ancient Ayurvedic herb for women. It goes by many impressive names: “the Queen of Herbs,” “She who has a hundred husbands,” and even “curer of one hundred diseases.” In Ayurveda, it’s classified as a rejuvenating Rasayana, whereas in Western Herbalism shatavari is considered to be an adaptogen. As a women’s herb, shatavari is thought to help balance female reproductive health. Can you use it if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding?
It’s as if wherever you look, people are going on and on about maca’s hormone-balancing and libido-boosting benefits. Is any of it true? In this post, I’ll analyze the complete scientific and traditional knowledge on maca root for women’s health to help you understand the evidence behind its use amid the hype.
