Satavarigulam is a classic ayurvedic preparation that is greatly beneficial for problems to the female reproductive system. It helps with a number of disorders such as menorrhagia, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, etc., and promotes female sexual health. It is also useful in males for increasing their sperm count and libido.

It contains many potent herbs that naturally work as aphrodisiacs. Kottakkal Satavarigulam is made up of magical herbs like shatavari, yashtimadhu, ushira, chandan, shyonaka, gokshur, sariva, etc., and comes in the form of paste. 'Shatavari' being the key ingredient of this formulation acts as an antioxidant that reduces the probability of cell damage from free radicals.

They also combat oxidative stress, which is a disease-causing factor. Shatavari contains 'saponin' that can be found in its roots and has antioxidative properties making this herb rich in antioxidants. It encourages healthy reproductive organs, gently calms the intestinal system, strengthens and relieves the respiratory system, and promotes strength and a good supply of energy.

Shatavari balances hormones in the body. It is a revitalizing tonic that assists in balancing these alterations in females. The process of making Kottakkal satavarigulam is written in the book of Sahasrara yoga in the chapter Leha prakran.  It is made from jaggery, sugar, and ghee that is cooked with the extract of shatavari juice.

The heating is kept up until a semisolid shape develops. Then other herbs such as sariva, ela, safed chandan, amalaki, pippali, etc. are added to it, mixed well, and preserved. Another component of this medicine is 'Ushira' which has been shown to have digestive, antifungal, antibacterial, diuretic, carminative, anthelmintic, antispasmodic, antiasthmatic, anti-oxidant, anti-arthritic, anxiolytic activity, and antigout effects.

Its roots are employed to cure ulcers and for cooling purposes, including cooling the brain. Anemia, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea are other conditions that it is used to treat. Stress, worry, sleeplessness, and nervous tension are typically reduced by its oil. It prevents bleeding, has a cool potency, and is diaphoretic. Its flavor is mild, acrid, and sweaty.

It is beneficial for treating wounds, blood impurities, the temperature in the body, skin illnesses, and fever. This medicine reduces Vata and Pitta dosha from the body and thus it is helpful in menstrual disorders which happen due to high Pitta inside the body. Kottakkal satavarigulam also has 'balya' properties that can help emaciated people to gain weight and energy.

Satavarigulam is a highly effective treatment for discharge and burning sensation on the skin. Strong pitta shamana activity is seen in satavarigulam. It provides nutrients, internally cools the body, and balances hormones. It is a good galactagogue and provides sustenance and enhances lactation in the pregnant and postpartum lady who has been relatively weak.