Hairfall, weight gain, pigmentation, and pcos - #34037
I have been diagnosed with PCOS. I experience hairfall, weight gain, and some skin pigmentation (dark patches). I am looking for natural, Ayurvedic remedies and lifestyle tips to manage these symptoms. Please guide me.
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Hello Shikha I can understand your concern regarding PCOS but dont worry we are here to help you out😊
✅ Your Main Symptoms
Hair fall Weight gain (especially belly/hips) Pigmentation (dark patches, usually on neck, underarms, inner thighs) PCOS (irregular ovulation & hormonal imbalance)
✅ AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
✅INTERNAL MEDICATION
1. Kanchanar Guggulu – 2 tabs twice daily after food helps shrink ovarian cysts, clears channels.
2. Triphala + Trikatu churna – ½ tsp with warm water at night improves digestion, reduces toxins & weight.
3. Ashokarishta – 30ml-0-30ml with equal water after food s regulates periods & hormones.
4. Aloe vera juice (10 ml each) daily morning empty stomach supports uterus & hormones.
5. For hair & pigmentation: Bhringraj oil for scalp massage twice a week. Aloe vera gel + turmeric paste on dark patches for 20 min before bath. Kumkumadi taila light application at night
✅ HOME REMEDIES
Soak methi (fenugreek) seeds overnight, chew in morning.
Cinnamon tea or jeera–ajwain–methi water daily to balance insulin & reduce weight.
Turmeric + Amla powder with warm water daily for skin & immunity.
✅ DIET AND LIFETSYLE
Millets (ragi, jowar, bajra), green leafy veg, sprouts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame, methi, turmeric, ginger.
Packaged foods, fried food, excess dairy, refined sugar, maida, cold drinks.
Exercise: 30–40 min brisk walk/yoga daily. Surya namaskar, setubandhasana, bhujangasana help in PCOS.
Sleep: Minimum 7 hours, avoid late nights (regulates hormones).
Stress management: Meditation, pranayama (Bhramari, Anulom Vilom).
Weight loss (even 5–7 kg) can greatly improve PCOS symptoms. Pigmentation (Acanthosis Nigricans) reduces as insulin resistance improves. Ayurveda works slowly but gives long-term correction of hormones if diet + lifestyle is followed strictly.
With Ayurveda, PCOS can be managed naturally by balancing hormones, reducing weight, correcting digestion, and regularizing periods.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
1.Kanchnar guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Ashokarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Shatavari churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk 4.kumkumadi oil-massage 2-3 drops on the pigmented area at bedtime and leave it overnight.
🌿 Diet & Herbs - Favor warm, cooked, light meals: Steamed vegetables, mung dal, millet, barley, and seasonal fruits. - Use spices to kindle agni: Cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger.
Lifestyle & Routine - Daily movement: Gentle yoga, walking, or dance—especially Surya Namaskar and Baddha Konasana. - Consistent sleep cycle: Early to bed (by 10 PM), early to rise. - Abhyanga (oil massage): Warm sesame or castor oil on lower abdomen and thighs to balance Vata. - Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari to calm stress and regulate hormones.
🍟 Diet & Digestion - ❌ Avoid cold, heavy, oily, and processed foods. - ❌ Minimize dairy (especially curd, cheese) and refined sugar. - ❌ Skip irregular eating or fasting extremes—both disturb agni and Vata. 🧠 Stress & Overexertion - ❌ Avoid excessive screen time or late-night stimulation. - ❌ Don’t suppress natural urges (urination, hunger, sleep). - ❌ Avoid over-exercising or high-intensity workouts that spike cortisol. 💊 Hormonal Disruptors - ❌ Be cautious with synthetic hormones unless medically necessary. - ❌ Avoid chemical-laden cosmetics and endocrine-disrupting plastics.
HELLO SHIKHA,
PCOS is a condition where the ovaries produce many small fluid filled sacs(cysts) and the hormones get imbalanced. This leads to -irregular or missed periods -acne, oily skin, skin pigmentation -extra facial/body hair (hirsutism) -difficulty in conceiving sometimes -weight gain in some,
Ayurvedic view -caused by imbalance in kapha (heaviness, mucus, sluggishness) and Vata (irregularity, dryness, hormonal misfiring), sometimes aggravated pitta (heat, acne, inflammation) -weak digestion -> toxin formation-> blocks reproductive channels -fat tissue increases and disturbs hormone balance -thus, cycles stops being regular, cysts form, and skin/hair issues appear
TREATMENT GOALS -Restore cycle regularity (normalize menstruation and ovulation) -balance hormones naturally (reduce excessive androgens that cause acne/hair) -reduce cysts by clearing kapha and ama -improve metabolism and digestion (strengthen agni) -purify blood and skin (for acne, psoriasis- like dryness) -support fertility if pregnancy is desired later -prevent complications (diabetes, obesity, infertility)
INTERNALLY START WITH
1) KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =reduces ovarian cyst, clears kapha
2) ASHOKAGHRITA= 1 tsp in morning with warm water =regulates menstruation, strengthens uterus
3) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with milk at night =nourishes reproductive system, balances hormones
4) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm water =detox, improves digestion, clears ama
5) KUMARYASAVA= 15 ml with water after meals =useful for irregular periods and liver support
6) MANJISTHA GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily afte meals =purify blood, help with acne and skin dryness
DURATION= usually 3 months
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) OIL MASSAGE= daily with Nimba taila+ coconut oil =balances vata, nourishes skin
2) HERBAL PASTE= neem+ turmeric + rose water for acne prone areas
DIET -light, warm, fresh meals -barley, green gram, horse gram, millet, quinoa, -leafy vegetables, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd -spices= turmeric, cinnamon, fenugreek, cumin, black pepper -Nuts= almonds, walnuts, soaked not fried -fruits= pomegranate, papaya, apple, guava avoid excess banana, mango -herbal teas= cinnamon, ginger, tulsi, fenugreek water
AVOID -junk food, bakery, fried foods -excess dairy especially cheese, panner, curd at night -sugar, sweets, chocolates, soft drinks -red meat, processed food -excess sour/spicy foods worsen skin and pitta
LIFESTYLE -regular sleep= sleep by 10 -11 pm, wake up early by 6 am -Exercise daily= brisk walking, yoga or moderate cardio 30-45 mins -Avoid daytime sleep increases kapha -stress management= journaling, meditation, chanting, positive routine
YOGA ASANAS (help ovaries, uterus, hormones) -supta baddha konasana -bhujangasana -dhanurasana -ustrasana -paschimottanasana -malasana
PRANAYAM -bado sodhana= balances hormoes -bhramari= calms mind, reduces stress -kapalbhati= burns kapha, helps weight
HOME REMEDIES -fenugreek seeds= soak 1 tsp overnight, eat in morning- improves insulin and periods -cinnamon tea= regulates cycle, balances hormones -flax seeds powder= 1 tsp daily- reduces excess androgens, good for acne/hair -aloe vera juice= 20 ml on empty stomach= regulates hormones -turmeric + warm milk at night= anti inflammatory, good for skin
PCOS is reversible with consistent Ayurvedic management, lifestyle changes, and patience
Focus is not only on the ovaries but the whole metabolism
It usually takes 3-6 months for noticeable results
Skin issues are connected with internal imbalance-> once metabolism and hormones are balanced skin also clears
Ayurveda aims to “reset” your system from the root- not just control periods but eat metabolism, skin, hormones, and mind together
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Dear Shikha Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Bhringraj 2-0-2 Tab. Manjistha 2-0-2 Sy. M2 tone 15ml twice a day Follow up after 4weeks.
Hello shika PCOS has become very common nowadays, mainly because of our present day, lifestyle, irregular food habits, and lack of proper sleep. The weight gain, hair fall and skin changes are typical symptoms. In Ayurveda, this condition can be managed very well by balancing hormones and supporting regular cycles with combination of Ayurvedic medicine, food habits, and lifestyle changes You can start on Kanchanar guggulu 1-0-1 Strirasayana vati -1-0-1 Neemghan vati 1-0-1 Shatavari churna 0-0-1/2 tsp with warm milk Triphala churna 0-0-1 tsp with warm water Apply Alovera gel over face Apply Kumkumadi taila - apply 122 drops over face and gently massage your face in a circular motion Mahabringaraja taila -scalp massage to be done weekly twice Amla juice - 5-0-0 ml daily on empty stomach Include warm light nourishing foods Take plenty of vegetables, leafy greens bottle gourd ridge gourd pumpkin Brown rice millets soaked almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, daily Avoid cold food packet, food, excessive sugar, deep fried items Drink warm water throughout the day Regular exercise for at least half an hour daily brisk, walking, yoga, light, jogging, Pranayam meditation Yoga postures lik butterfly pose bridge pose can be done Once get the basic blood tests like fbs thyroid profile LH FSH VIT D AND US WHOLE ABDOMEN
HELLO SHIKHA, ALL THESE SYMPTOMS ARE DUE TO PCOS. Your symptoms indicate hormonal imbalance hence,the diet , exercise and other lifestyle modifications are as important as the medicine itself. Treatment - 1. Chitrakadi vati -2-0-2 before meal for 3 days 2. Bleminor cream-Apply on pigmented areas 3. aloe vera gel-Apply on scalp and skin 4. Ashokaristha- 20 ml of with 20 ml of water after meal 5.Rajah pravartini vati 2-0-2 after meal 6. Shatavari churna+shatpushpa churna - half tsf each in 1 cup of milk at bedtime 7. castor oil- mix with coconut oil and massage on hair twice weekly.
Diet- Avoid icecream, colddrink,fast food, oily food especially during periods. Eat fruits,dry fruits,milk instead of snacking on packaged items.
Yoga - Anulom vilom, bhastrika, kapalbhati,malasana. Lifestyle modification - . Pratice yoga daily . Sound sleep for atleast 7 hours . Walking for 1 hour daily . Weight management. . Stress management -Through meditation, walking, journaling Don’t worry , follow these and you will definitely get relief. Don’t hesitate to reach out for any further query. Would like to hear your improvement in the review. Take care Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Kanchanar guggulu Neem cap -one tablet twice daily after food with warm water twice daily Triphala churna- Teaspoon with warm water at night Nalapramadi taila - apply over face Avoid oily, spicy or fermented food
Hie shikha .it’s very common nawdays in girls… especially in metro cities…due to sedentary lifestyle/disturbance in sleep / stress/ unhealthy food habbits…but it’s totally cured through ayurveda medication:-
Rx… cystoghrit diamond . Seabuckthron cap 1-1 tab/cap before meal twice daily…
Narikanti tab Kanchnar gugulu VIRRIDHIVADHIKA VATI=1-1-1 tab after meal thrice daily…
Manage your sleep patterns/do regular pranayama and meditation for stress free lifestyle… eat healthy raw food…avoid fast food…
Consult after 1 months
Don’t worry Rx Shatavari tab 1-0-1 Chandraprabha vati 1-0-1 Kanchnar guggulu 1-0-1 Lodhrasava 15 ml with equal amount of water twice in a day
Avoid spicy and oily food Practice bhramari pranayam
Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.
✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm. Maximum intimacy after the 10th day of the periods upto the 26th day
🧘♀️ Yogasan : 🧘♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana
🧘♀️ Pranayam: 🧘♀️ 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom
❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd All white products like salt, sugar, maida, wheat, rice, potato
💊Medication💊
Tab. PCOS Nil 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Arogyavardhini Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Cap. Femigen (S.G.Phytopharma) 2 caps twice a day before food Syp. M2 Tone 3 tsp twice a day before food
Sunthi Sidha Castor Oil 3 tsp with a cup of hot water at bed time
Use Nilibhringyadi hair oil twice a week…
NOTE: Skin pigmentation and hairfall is a result of Insulin Resistance developed by PCOS. As soon as insulin resistance is in control these symptoms will vanish.
Remember medicine is only 10-20% in the treatment. Lifestyle changes and exercise has a major role to play to cure the condition.
For pcod 1) Tab aloes compound 1-1-1 after food
2) Tab leptaden 1-1-1 before food
3) Ashokarishta+kumaryasava- 4 tsf 2 times a day with equal water after food
For hairfall and pigmentation
1) syrup raktashodhaka -1 tsf 3 times after food 2) kumkumadi oil -face massage
3) bhringa amalakadi oil -hair massage 3 times a week 4) navayas loha tab-1 tab 2 times after food
See only thing that will give you excellent results is doing vaman therapy and diet restriction. But vamana is necessary. Do visit any nearest panchakarma center. After vaman start with Phala ghrita 30ml at breakfast Shatabari granules 2tsf HS
Start with Tablet M2TONE 1-0-1 Kanchanar guggul 1-0-1 Vriddhivadhika vati 1-0-1 All after food with water Apply Neelibhringadi oil twice weekly on scalp and then wash with anti hairfall shampoo Apply kumkumadi oil on pigmented areas keep overnight. Avoid processed fatty fast sugary street foods Do brisk walking atleast 30 mins daily after Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati daily for 5-10mins twice.
PCOS is a complex condition that affects various aspects of health, but Ayurveda offers ways to manage it holistically. Let’s address your concerns one by one, aligning with Ayurvedic principles:
Hairfall can often point to a Vata imbalance affecting your body. Bhringraj oil is a time-tested remedy; apply it to your scalp twice a week, massage gently, and let it sit for 30 minutes before washing it off. Use a mild shampoo, free from harsh chemicals after oiling. Including amla (Indian gooseberry) in your diet as juice or powder can also nourish hair from within.
Weight gain in PCOS is usually tied to a Kapha imbalance. A diet that emphasizes fresh vegetables, whole grains like barley and quinoa, and lean proteins like mung dal can help balance Kapha. Try to minimize processed sugars, dairy, and deep-fried foods. A key consideration is to eat your largest meal at midday when digestive fire (agni) is strongest, and avoid eating late in the evening.
For the pigmentation or dark patches, known as Kushta in Ayurveda, consider using a paste of turmeric and honey on affected areas. Keep it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off. It supports even skin tone and has anti-inflammatory properties. Also, try to increase your intake of bitter-tasting foods like neem and methi (fenugreek) which can cleanse the blood and support healthy skin.
Yoga and prayanama are crucial lifestyle changes. Practicing Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) regularly can help manage weight and improve hormonal balance. Pranayama techniques such as Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) will aid in relieving stress, which can exacerbate your PCOS symptoms.
It’s also helpful to maintain a regular sleep schedule, going to bed and waking up at the same time each day. Stress management through meditation can aid in regulating hormones naturally. Herbal teas like cinnamon or chamomile can be relaxing and support metabolic health.
Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare provider before starting any new regimen to ensure it is appropriate for your specific health context. Ayurveda can offer a balanced approach, but each person’s path will be unique.
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