
Botanical Name: Asparagus racemosus
Country of Origin: India
English Name: Shatavari Powder (Asparagus racemosus)
French Name: Poudre de Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
Hindi Name: Shatavari
Also Known As: Asparagus Racemosus Powder, Wild Asparagus Powder, Shatamuli Powder
Part Used: Roots of Asparagus racemosus
Description: Shatavari Powder is produced from the fully grown roots of Asparagus racemosus, a perennial climbing plant native to India and parts of Southeast Asia. The plant thrives in tropical and subtropical regions, often growing along fences, trellises, or open forest edges. It develops long, slender stems with fine needle-like leaves and small, white bell-shaped flowers, followed by clusters of red berries. Beneath the soil, the plant forms elongated, tuberous roots that are harvested when fully mature to ensure maximum density, colour, and natural fibrous structure.
The roots selected for powdering are carefully cleaned to remove soil and debris, preserving their pale cream to light beige colour and smooth surface. Once dried using controlled air or low-temperature methods to maintain integrity and minimise colour change, the roots are milled into a fine, uniform powder. The powder maintains the characteristic aroma, natural fibrous texture, and visual tone of the original root while offering a convenient, easy-to-use form.
The finished Shatavari Powder is free-flowing, uniform in colour and texture, and retains the botanical identity of Asparagus racemosus. The powder is finely milled to ensure consistent blending, accurate measurement, and ease of handling. Its smooth texture and pale cream tone make it visually appealing for use in a variety of culinary, botanical, and formulation applications.
Uses: Shatavari Powder is used in tea-style infusions, powdered herbal blends, and decoctions where a fine root powder is preferred. It is suitable for inclusion in cosmetic preparations, bath formulations, scrubs, and infused oils. The powder is also used in culinary and beverage applications as a botanical ingredient, craft projects, and educational botanical collections illustrating root structure and morphology. Its finely milled form allows for easy incorporation into formulations that require uniform texture, precise dosing, or blending with other dried botanicals. Shatavari Powder offers flexibility for manufacturers, formulators, and home users seeking a convenient, high-quality dried root product.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Refrigeration not required.
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