Shatavari शतावरी

🌱 About the plant

A fine-leaved climber with tuberous roots, happiest scrambling up a partly shaded wall.

Growing it

Needs deep loose soil for the tubers to form.

What it is for

Traditional women’s health preparations; delicate foliage.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Part shade

Water

Weekly

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

Climbs 1–2 m

First harvest

Roots from year two

Needs deep loose soil for the tubers to form.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Traditional women’s health preparations; delicate foliage.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India