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.


Doctors’ responses
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
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

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