Which herb is NOT listed as helpful for nasthartava?

• A. Shatavari
• B. Ginseng
• C. Bala
• D. Kumari Asava

Answer: (B)

Nashtartava is addressed in Ayurveda by strengthening and nourishing the reproductive tissues (artava dhatu) to help restore normal menstrual function. In this framework, Shatavari, Bala, and Kumari Asava are classic female-reproductive tonics. Shatavari is renowned for supporting female reproductive health—it's a gentle, nourishing herb that helps balance the systems involved in menstruation. Bala acts as a strong nourishing tonic that fortifies overall vitality and reinforces reproductive tissues, which can help when artava is weak or irregular. Kumari Asava, which centers on Aloe (kumari), combines herbs oriented toward supporting regular menstrual flow and the health of the reproductive system.

Ginseng, while a well-known adaptogen in other traditions, is not a traditional Ayurvedic remedy listed for nashtartava. It isn’t part of the classical Ayurvedic formulations used to restore menstrual function, whereas the three herbs above are commonly cited for this purpose. So the herb that isn’t listed as helpful for nashtartava is Ginseng.