Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 , do you have to order those brands from somewhere or are they available in stores that sell herbs? Beebe, M.Ed., IBCLC Lactation Consultant/Postpartum Doula www.second9months.comBreastfeeding Between the Lines: http://second9months.wordpress.com/--- Subject: Re: ShatavariTo: Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 10:36 PM Micky,Many mothers I work with coping with supply issues choose to use shatavari. I recommend Avesta brand capsules and/or bulk shatavari powder through Mountain Rose Herbs. I am very picky about my herbs and the sources of them and I trust these two resources. You asked about results…I am a huge fan of shatavari and see it as an important part of certain care plans. However, like any herbs or supplement, you have to know what you are addressing and what results you are expecting. On one level shatavari works similarly to Reglan and domperidone in that it speeds stomach emptying but unlike pharmaceuticals, it goes beyond that. It helps heal the gut, promotes healthy excretions (think milk production and sicn Bf can sometimes cause vaginal dryness it helps in that dept too), supports the immune system, reduces stress, etc. Many mothers can use that type of support I believe.I have had one mother complain of increase digestive upset which improved once she stopped taking the shatavari but she was extremely sensitive to herbs with a high saponin level anyhow so that made sense. No other mothers I have worked with have reported any discomfort when they have chosen to use shatavari. One case of a mother using shatavari before she and I met was interesting. When she said she was taking shatavari, I asked to see her bottle of it and low and behold the inner contents of the capsule did NOT look at all like shatavari, more like ground up twigs. So there are certainly junk products on the market that I’d steer clear of. Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 , Dandelion Botanicals in Ballard is a great company, great ethics, great quality herbs... They sell organic Shatavari in bulk (powder, chop and root) as well as Banyan brand capsules. > , do you have to order those brands from somewhere or are they available in stores that sell herbs? > > Beebe, M.Ed., IBCLC > Lactation Consultant/Postpartum Doula > > www.second9months.comBreastfeeding Between the Lines: http://second9months.wordpress.com/ > > > > > Subject: Re: Shatavari> To: > Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 10:36 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Micky,Many mothers I work with coping with supply issues choose to use shatavari. I recommend Avesta brand capsules and/or bulk shatavari powder through Mountain Rose Herbs. I am very picky about my herbs and the sources of them and I trust these two resources. You asked about results…I am a huge fan of shatavari and see it as an important part of certain care plans. However, like any herbs or supplement, you have to know what you are addressing and what results you are expecting. On one level shatavari works similarly to Reglan and domperidone in that it speeds stomach emptying but unlike pharmaceuticals, it goes beyond that. It helps heal the gut, promotes healthy excretions (think milk production and sicn Bf can sometimes cause vaginal dryness it helps in that dept too), supports the immune system, reduces stress, etc. Many mothers can use that type of support I believe.I have had one mother complain of increase digestive upset which > improved once she stopped taking the shatavari but she was extremely sensitive to herbs with a high saponin level anyhow so that made sense. No other mothers I have worked with have reported any discomfort when they have chosen to use shatavari. One case of a mother using shatavari before she and I met was interesting. When she said she was taking shatavari, I asked to see her bottle of it and low and behold the inner contents of the capsule did NOT look at all like shatavari, more like ground up twigs. So there are certainly junk products on the market that I’d steer clear of. Cole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 , if you use the powder, how does mom take it? This is new to me, so many interesting comments about it. Thanks Vicki Carlson RN,IBCLC,RLC LCCE Oak Island, NC To: From: second9months@...Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2011 10:16:18 -0800Subject: Re: Re: Shatavari , do you have to order those brands from somewhere or are they available in stores that sell herbs? Beebe, M.Ed., IBCLC Lactation Consultant/Postpartum Doula www.second9months.com Breastfeeding Between the Lines: http://second9months.wordpress.com/--- Subject: Re: ShatavariTo: Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 10:36 PM Micky, Many mothers I work with coping with supply issues choose to use shatavari. I recommend Avesta brand capsules and/or bulk shatavari powder through Mountain Rose Herbs. I am very picky about my herbs and the sources of them and I trust these two resources. You asked about results…I am a huge fan of shatavari and see it as an important part of certain care plans. However, like any herbs or supplement, you have to know what you are addressing and what results you are expecting. On one level shatavari works similarly to Reglan and domperidone in that it speeds stomach emptying but unlike pharmaceuticals, it goes beyond that. It helps heal the gut, promotes healthy excretions (think milk production and sicn Bf can sometimes cause vaginal dryness it helps in that dept too), supports the immune system, reduces stress, etc. Many mothers can use that type of support I believe. I have had one mother complain of increase digestive upset which improved once she stopped taking the shatavari but she was extremely sensitive to herbs with a high saponin level anyhow so that made sense. No other mothers I have worked with have reported any discomfort when they have chosen to use shatavari. One case of a mother using shatavari before she and I met was interesting. When she said she was taking shatavari, I asked to see her bottle of it and low and behold the inner contents of the capsule did NOT look at all like shatavari, more like ground up twigs. So there are certainly junk products on the market that I’d steer clear of. Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 thank you . I refer people to dandelion a lot, but it's out of the way for many clients. is the dosage on the container correct for breastfeeding moms? Beebe, M.Ed., IBCLC Lactation Consultant/Postpartum Doula www.second9months.comBreastfeeding Between the Lines: http://second9months.wordpress.com/--- From: Healy, IBCLC Subject: Re: Re: ShatavariTo: Date: Sunday, January 9, 2011, 10:37 AM , Dandelion Botanicals in Ballard is a great company, great ethics, great quality herbs... They sell organic Shatavari in bulk (powder, chop and root) as well as Banyan brand capsules. > , do you have to order those brands from somewhere or are they available in stores that sell herbs? > > Beebe, M.Ed., IBCLC > Lactation Consultant/Postpartum Doula > > www.second9months.comBreastfeeding Between the Lines: http://second9months.wordpress.com/ > > > > > Subject: Re: Shatavari> To: > Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 10:36 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Micky,Many mothers I work with coping with supply issues choose to use shatavari. I recommend Avesta brand capsules and/or bulk shatavari powder through Mountain Rose Herbs. I am very picky about my herbs and the sources of them and I trust these two resources. You asked about results…I am a huge fan of shatavari and see it as an important part of certain care plans. However, like any herbs or supplement, you have to know what you are addressing and what results you are expecting. On one level shatavari works similarly to Reglan and domperidone in that it speeds stomach emptying but unlike pharmaceuticals, it goes beyond that. It helps heal the gut, promotes healthy excretions (think milk production and sicn Bf can sometimes cause vaginal dryness it helps in that dept too), supports the immune system, reduces stress, etc. Many mothers can use that type of support I believe.I have had one mother complain of increase digestive upset which > improved once she stopped taking the shatavari but she was extremely sensitive to herbs with a high saponin level anyhow so that made sense. No other mothers I have worked with have reported any discomfort when they have chosen to use shatavari. One case of a mother using shatavari before she and I met was interesting. When she said she was taking shatavari, I asked to see her bottle of it and low and behold the inner contents of the capsule did NOT look at all like shatavari, more like ground up twigs. So there are certainly junk products on the market that I’d steer clear of. Cole > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'm sorry, I may have missed it (so many wonderful emails) but do you use just the recommended dosage as per the tincture/tea/powder etc? I've never bough shatavari from Mountain Rose, but will give a shout out of support to their quality. I use them for all my herbal needs when I can't get something locally. Love their ethics, service and quality. Peace ~Deirdre McLarywww.nyackbirthservices.comwww.breastfeedingarts.com (on both Facebook & Twitter) , A few local stores in my area carry the Avesta brand but honestly, I just order online for both Avesta and Mountain Rose Herbs. I try to keep some on hand at all times as well. Vicki – You asked about the powder form. It is my understanding that Shatavari is traditionally taken in the powder form in most Ayurvedic preparations. It is usually stirred into warm milk and sweetened. I have a few mothers that really like to take it this way and enjoy the ritual of slowing down enough to prepare the beverage. A few others [refer to mix into a smoothie (I encourage moms to do nutrient dense super-smoothies and supplements can easily be added). Most moms though find capsules easiest. I have also seen shatavari tinctured. Hope that helps. Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 thanks for the info ...I think I will explore using this with my moms. Can I bend your ear with questions? take care Vicki Carlson To: From: deirdre.mclary@...Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2011 20:03:25 -0500Subject: Re: Re: Shatavari I'm sorry, I may have missed it (so many wonderful emails) but do you use just the recommended dosage as per the tincture/tea/powder etc? I've never bough shatavari from Mountain Rose, but will give a shout out of support to their quality. I use them for all my herbal needs when I can't get something locally. Love their ethics, service and quality. Peace ~ Deirdre McLary www.nyackbirthservices.com www.breastfeedingarts.com (on both Facebook & Twitter) , A few local stores in my area carry the Avesta brand but honestly, I just order online for both Avesta and Mountain Rose Herbs. I try to keep some on hand at all times as well. Vicki – You asked about the powder form. It is my understanding that Shatavari is traditionally taken in the powder form in most Ayurvedic preparations. It is usually stirred into warm milk and sweetened. I have a few mothers that really like to take it this way and enjoy the ritual of slowing down enough to prepare the beverage. A few others [refer to mix into a smoothie (I encourage moms to do nutrient dense super-smoothies and supplements can easily be added). Most moms though find capsules easiest. I have also seen shatavari tinctured. Hope that helps. Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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