Concerns About Irregular Periods and Weight Gain from Herbal Supplements - #48389

Hello Main issue: Artava Dushti (irregular menses) Likely causes:

Kapha + Meda vriddhi (weight gain tendency)

Agnimandya (weak digestion/metabolism)

Apana Vata dushti (cycle irregularity)

Possible PCOS/thyroid tendency (needs confirmation)

⚠️ Important note: Ashwagandha + Shatavari are guru/snigdha (heavy, nourishing) → can increase Kapha/Meda, hence mild weight gain in some patients, especially if metabolism is slow.

🌿 AYURVEDIC PRESCRIPTION (Rx)

1) For Irregular Periods + Hormonal Balance (Artava Pravartana)

✅ Rajahpravartini Vati

Dose: 1 tab BD

With: Lukewarm water

After food

Duration: 45 days

If periods are very delayed: can be used 5 days before expected date too.

2) For Hormonal Regulation + PCOS tendency + Metabolic correction

✅ Kanchanar Guggulu

Dose: 2 tab BD

With: Lukewarm water

After meals

Duration: 60 days

✅ Triphala Guggulu

Dose: 2 tab HS (night)

With: warm water

Duration: 60 days

3) For Weight gain + Agni Deepana (Fat metabolism)

✅ Chitrakadi Vati

Dose: 1 tab BD

Timing: 15 minutes before food

Duration: 30 days

✅ Triphala Churna

Dose: 1 tsp at night

With: lukewarm water

Duration: 60 days

4) For Stress/Anxiety (Safe supportive while on antidepressants)

⚠️ Avoid heavy Ashwagandha if gaining weight.

✅ Brahmi Vati (or Brahmi Ghrita if dryness/anxiety)

Dose: 1 tab OD

After dinner

Duration: 45 days

✅ Jatamansi Churna

Dose: ¼ tsp at bedtime

With: warm water / honey

Duration: 30–45 days

⚠️ If patient is on antidepressants: keep dose low and monitor sleepiness.

❌ Stop / Modify Current Herbs

Shatavari

➡️ Stop for now (especially if weight gain, Kapha dominance).

Ashwagandha

➡️ Reduce to ¼ tsp only at night, OR stop if:

weight continues increasing

sleepiness/heaviness increases

🍵 Home Remedy (Very effective)

✅ Cinnamon + Ginger water

Boil: 1 inch cinnamon + ½ inch ginger

Drink: 1 cup daily after breakfast

✅ Jeera + Ajwain + Saunf water

Take equal parts, boil 1 tsp in 2 cups water → reduce to 1 cup

Drink evening daily

🥗 Diet Plan (Artava + Weight control)

Prefer

Warm cooked food, light dinner

Millets: ragi, bajra

Vegetables: lauki, tinda, karela, methi

Protein: moong dal, sprouts

1 tsp flaxseed daily (hormonal support)

Avoid

Curd at night

Excess sweets, bakery, chocolates

Cold drinks, packaged food

Excess milk-based products

🧘 Yoga / Exercise

✅ 30–45 min daily brisk walk ✅ Yoga:

Baddha Konasana

Bhujangasana

Setu Bandhasana

Dhanurasana

Anulom Vilom 10 min

Bhramari 5 min