Acne, dry skin, and hirsutism can indeed be frustrating symptoms associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). According to Ayurveda, these symptoms are typically linked to imbalances in the Kapha and Pitta Doshas, as well as possible digestive issues impacted by agni (the digestive fire). Here, we’ll look at how you can work towards balancing these through natural means, using principles from Ayurveda.
Diet plays a crucial role in managing PCOS symptoms. Emphasize a diet rich in whole foods and fresh produce, while avoiding processed foods and excessive sugar. Incorporating foods that balance both Kapha and Pitta like bitter and astringent veggies — think leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, and beans such as lentils. Warm, cooked meals with moderate spices can aid in improving your agni. Ginger and turmeric are particularly beneficial.
Incorporating daily lifestyle changes like regular exercise can be immensely helpful in balancing doshas. Aim for activities that invigorate without overheating you: brisk walking, yoga poses such as malasana (garland pose) or supta baddha konasana (reclining bound angle pose), and cycling can be effective.
Herbs may also offer support, though it’s optimal to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized guidance. Ashwagandha is known for balancing hormones and might help in managing stress, which directly affects symptoms. Spearmint tea daily can help reduce hirsutism over time. Shatavari can be helpful for nourishing your reproductive system.
For your skin, apply a face pack made from sandalwood paste and rose water to help soothe and moisturize without irritating it; this might be done twice a week. Keeping your skin clean while using natural exfoliants like chickpea flour can help with acne too.
While it’s important to integrate these practices into your routine, it’s crucial to see a healthcare provider if you see no improvement or if your symptoms worsen. Ayurveda works best in conjunction with sound medical advice, so consider revisiting medical practitioners periodically to monitor your health.
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💠 Causes - excess production of luteinising hormone by pituatory gland that increases androgen production
🌱 In Ayurveda point of view -
* Avoid kapha vridhikara ahara viharas
* Avoid salty sour spicy, junkfoods, bakery items, maida, nonveg.
🍀 Intake cucumber, gooseberry, drumstick, pumpkin, pomegranate, lasuna, jeeraka
💊 Medicines 💊
1. Varanadi kashayam - 15 ml with 60 ml boiled hot water morning and evening before food ( empty stomach)
2. Rajapravrtini vati - 2 - 0 - 2 with kashayam
3. Kumaryaasavam - 20 ml morning and night after food
4. Sukumara rasayanam - 1 tspn with luke warm water at bed time
PCOS is a lifestyle condition… Change in lifestyle will help you the best.
✔️ Do’s ✔️ Timely meals Dinner as early as possible Timely sleep schedule Stress free lifestyle Yogasan : Bhujangasan, Butterfly exercise, Malasan(squats), Trikonasan, Chakki Chalasan (Mill Grinding exercise), Suryanamaskar. Pranayam: Tratak, Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, Kapalbhati, Bhasrika.
❌ Don’ts ❌ Packed, Processed and Ready to eat Items. Sour and fermented items. Oily food. Late night staying awake.
Syp. Evecare Forte 2 tsp thrice a day before food.
you should go for panchkarma therepies for permanent cure
Hi acne and facial hairs are due to hormonal imbalance, first you have to do body detoxification visit nearby panchakarma centre Takehealthy food and vegetables Good sleep pattern required Avoid junk foods For acne you can use thriphala choornam lepa and thriphala boiled water for washing face For hairs use lomashatana choornam application and do face scrubb with thriphala choornam Daily oil massage with eladi tailam or nalpamaradi kera Take anethforte capsules 1-1-1afterfood Kanchanaraguggulu 1-0-1before food chandraprabha 1tab twice daily after food Thilakwatha granules 1tsp frequently at times Whole body workout needed Stay hydrated Thankyou
HELLO CAMILIE,
WHAT IS PCOS? pcos is a hormonal imbalance where your ovaries make extra male hormones- androgens, leading to -irregular periods or no periods -acne -excess facial or body hair(hirsutism) -oily/dry skin -weight gain or difficulty losing weight -ovarian cysts on ultrasound
you mentioned acne, dry skin, hirsutism, and an ultrasound- conferred PCOS, which confirms the diagnosis
In Ayurveda, PCOS is seen as a condition caused by imbalance of all three doshas, especially kapha and vata. can be correlated to -Aarthava kshaya- deficient menstruation -Pushpaghni Revatva- an ovulation -Yonivyapad- disorder of the reproductive system
DOSHA INVOLVEMENT -KAPHA IMBALANCE- leads to cysts formation, weight gain, sluggish metabolism
-VATA IMBALANCE- causes irregular periods and dryness
-PITTA IMBALANCE- triggers acne and hormonal heat imbalance
TREATMENT GOALS 1)regulate hormones naturally 2)balance kapha and vata doshas 3)restore regular menstruation 4)reduce androgens- acne, hair growth 5)improve skin and metabolism 6)avoid long term side effects of synthetic hormones like Androcur and Provames
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR YOU IS DIVIDED INTO 4 PHASES
PHASE 1- DETOX AND DIGESTIVE RESET DURATION= 2-4 WEEKS
GOAL- balance Agni(digestive fire) , remove toxins and prepare body for deeper healing
1)TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =gut cleanse, reduces insulin resistance
2)PUNARNAVA MANDOOR- 2 tabs twice a day after meals =liver detox, anti-inflammatory
3)TRIKATU CHURNA- 1/4 tsp tsp with honey before lunch and dinner =boost metabolism
DIET -warm, easy to digest foods- khichdi, soups, steamed veggies -no sugar, dairy, or gluten -spices- turmeric, cumin, ajwain, coriander -drink warm water with lemon, ginger water
LIFESTYLE -wake up by 6 am, sleep by 10:30pm -begin light exercise- 20 min brisk walk or gentle yoga -start daily tongue scraping and oil pulling with sesame or coconut oil
PHASE 2- HORMONAL BALANCING AND CYCLE REGULATION DURATION- 2-3months GOAL- rebalance oestrogen-progesterone axis, promote ovulation, and improve skin/hair issue
1)KANCHANAR GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily after food =reduces ovarian cysts, balances kapha
2)ASHOKARISTA= 20 ml with water after meals twice daily =regulates periods, tones uterus
3)SHATAVARI CHURNA- 1 tsp with warm milk at night =restores reproductive hormone balance
4)AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 tab twice daily after meals =liver and hormone detox
DIET -add flaxseed-1 tsp daily= balances estrogen -include mung beans, sesame seeds, ghee, seasonal fruits -AVOID- processed foods, cold drinks, yogurt at night
YOGA -suryanamskar= 7 rounds -baddhakonasana -setubandhasana -nadi sodhana-5-10 min
PHASE 3- OVARIAN REJUVINATION AND SYMPTOMS RELIEF DURATION= 3-6 months GOAL= shrink cyst, reduce acne/hirsutism, restore ovulation, improves skin
1)CHANDRAPRABHA VATI- 2 tabs twice daily after meals =endocrine support, reduces facial hair
2)MANJISTHA GHANVATI- 2 tabs daily twice after meals =blood purifier - for acne and skin
3)YASHTIMADHU= 1/2 tsp with water in morning =anti-androgen, supports adrenal health
4)PHAL GHRITA- 1 tsp with warm milk in morning =ovarian rejuvination
PHASE 4- STABILIZATION AND MAINTENANCE DURATION= 3+months GOAL= prevent recurrence, support long-term hormonal balance
-continue SHATAVARI -use DASHMOOLA KASHAYA -drink cumin-coriander- fennel tea daily
ROUTINE -wake/sleep cycle in harmony with nature -oil massage weekly once with sesame oil -meditate for 10 min daily -period tracking- know your fertile window and ovulatory signs
YOGA AND EXERCISE PLAN FOR PCOS -SURYANAMSKAR- 7 rounds= balance hormone , boosts metabolism -BHRAMARI PRANAYAM- calms stress and regulates cycles -BADDHAKONASANA- improves ovarian function -PELVIC STRETCHES- improve uterine health -BRISK WALKING, CYCLING- weight control and insulin balance
YES, PCOS can be reversed naturally, but it takes time- at least 3to 6 months of consistent natural care. -conistency is key- ayurvedic healing is slow but deep -no quick fix- its about creating balance through- digestive health, cycle regulation, skin and hair restoration, womb nourishment, mental calmness
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
HELLO CAMILLE,
Confirmed PCOS by schography- this likely means you have polycystic ovaries plus symptoms
Previous treatment with Androcur and Provames- these are hormone therapies aimed at suppresing androgens and regulating cycles. Your symptoms returned after stopping them
Current isuues- acne, hirsutism, dry skin- all linked to hormonal imbalance, especially high androgens
iIn ayurveda, pcos is often seen as a condition involving kapha and vata dosha imbalance, with ama toxin accumulation and disturbed digestive fire
INTERNALLY START WITH
-KANCHANAR GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily after meals with lukewarm water
-ASHOKARISHTA- 20 ml with equal water twice daily after meals
-CHANDRAPRABHA VATI- 1 tabs twice daily after meals
-PHAL GHRITA- 1 tsp empty stomach in morning with warm water or milk
-SPEARMINT TEA- 1-2 cups daily= shown to reduce testosteroe
-FLAX SEED POWDER- 1 tbsp daily- rich in ligand that help hormone metabolism
DIET -favour light, warming, and digestive friendly foods avoid- dairy, cows milk, refined sugar and flours, fried and processed foods
FAVOUR -whole grains - quinoa, brown ruce -leafy greens -flax seed
LIFESTYLE -regular sleep cycle- go to bed by 10 and wake up by 6 in morning -avoid excessive mental stress -moderate exercise- yoga, walking, swimming avoid overexertion
SKIN AND HAIR -ACNE= use neem based face washes-, apply turmeric+honey masks -HIRSUTISM- wile topical help a bit like spearmint essential oil, internal androgen balancing is more effective -DRY SKIN- internal elation with ghee or flaxseed oil+hydration is ore suitable than creams alone. duration off treatment= 3-6 months
THANK YOU
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DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
