How to treat hormonal acne and back pain during periods? - #55617

Recurrent acne on the chin and cheeks, PMS symptoms, and back pain during periods in Ayurveda are commonly linked with Pitta + Vata imbalance along with mild hormonal disturbance and toxin accumulation (Ama). 1. Internal Medicines Ashokarishta – 15 ml with equal water twice daily after meals Helps regulate hormones, PMS, and painful periods Kumaryasava – 15 ml twice daily after meals Supports hormonal balance and improves skin health Gandhak Rasayan – 1 tablet twice daily Useful for recurrent hormonal acne and skin inflammation Dashmool Kwath – 15 ml twice daily during periods Helps reduce back pain, cramps, and body ache 2. Skin Care Wash face with a mild cleanser only 2 times daily Apply Aloe Vera gel or Kumkumadi tailam at night in a small quantity Avoid touching/picking acne lesions 3. Diet & Lifestyle Avoid: Excess spicy food, junk food, chocolates, cold drinks, late nights Include: Warm water, fruits, green vegetables, soaked almonds, sesame seeds 20–30 minutes yoga/walking daily Adequate sleep and stress control are very important for hormonal Home Remedies 1 tsp flax seeds or sesame seeds daily during cycle support hormones naturally Turmeric milk at night may help inflammation and pain

​1. Classical Ayurvedic Formulations (Internal Treatment) ​To balance your hormones from within and clear the blood toxins (Aama), consider incorporating these classical formulations under proper clinical supervision: ​For Acne & Blood Purification: •​Mahamanjisthadi Kwath: A potent blood purifier. Taking 15–20 ml with an equal quantity of lukewarm water twice a day, empty stomach, works wonders for deep-seated Pitta acne on the chin and cheeks. •​Kaishore Guggulu: Take 1–2 tablets twice a day after meals. It specifically cleanses excess Pitta and Vata from the system and reduces inflammatory skin breakouts. ••​For PMS & Back Ache: •​Sukumaram Kashayam or Dashmoolarishta: Take 15 ml with equal water twice daily after meals. Dashmoola is the ultimate Vata-pacifier and is exceptionally effective at relieving spasmodic lower back pain and pelvic congestion during periods. •​Shatavari Churna: Take 3 grams (approx. half a teaspoon) with lukewarm milk or water twice a day. Shatavari is a premier female reproductive tonic that naturally balances hormones and eases PMS mood shifts. ​2. External Skin Care (Mukhadi Lepa) ​Avoid harsh chemical face washes, which can aggravate Pitta and strip the skin barrier. Instead, use cooling, anti-inflammatory herbs: •Neem & Turmeric Cleansing: Wash your face with a mild neem-based cleanser or a DIY paste of fresh neem leaves and a pinch of Haridra (Turmeric) to curb microbial growth without aggravating the skin. ​3. Dietary Regimen (Ahara) ​Your diet needs to be strictly Pitta-Vata pacifying, especially during the two weeks leading up to your period (the luteal phase). ••​What to Favor: ​Cooling, hydrating foods like cucumbers, melons, and coconut water. ​Soaked raisins and figs (excellent for both Rasa Dhatu and smooth bowel movements, which keeps Apana Vayu moving downward). ​Healthy fats like Ghee in moderation, which lubricates the system and pacifies Vata-induced aches. ••​What to Strictly Avoid: ​Highly spicy, pungent (Katu), sour (Amla), and fermented foods (like curd, pickles, and vinegar), which immediately spike Pitta and worsen acne. ​Refined sugar and processed junk food, which cause insulin spikes—a primary trigger for hormonal acne. ​4. Lifestyle & Self-Care (Vihara) •​Abhyanga (Warm Oil Massage): Five to seven days before your expected period date, gently massage your lower back and lower abdomen with warm Thil Taila (Sesame Oil) or Mahanarayan Taila, followed by a warm bath or a hot water bag fermentation. Note: Stop this practice once active bleeding starts. ••​Regulate Apana Vayu: Chronic constipation or gas will directly worsen your back ache and PMS. Ensure your bowels are clearing smoothly every morning. If needed, a mild laxative like Triphala Churna (1 tsp at bedtime with warm water) can be taken.