Mishra et al. (2026)ARova5X
Avicenna J Phytomed 2026;16(5):860-872
Versus placebo, the extract improved sexual-function domains including desire, arousal and satisfaction; vaginal lubrication improved by 84.11% in the extract group versus 13.08% on placebo, and oxidative-stress markers and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue and irritability also improved.
- RCT, double-blind
- n=214
- 5% shatavarins
- 250 mg/day
- 90 days
Full summary
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 214 postmenopausal women (107 per group) tested a hydroalcoholic Shatavari root extract standardized to 5% shatavarins at 250 mg/day for 90 days. Versus placebo, the extract improved sexual-function domains including desire, arousal and satisfaction; vaginal lubrication improved by 84.11% in the extract group versus 13.08% on placebo, and oxidative-stress markers and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue and irritability also improved. The authors report no affiliation with the extract's maker.



