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Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated : March 23, 2024 5:56 PM IST
Ayurvedic Herbs For PCOS Treatment: How To Incorporate Them In Your Daily Schedule?
PCOS is a very common condition experienced by many women. A woman is diagnosed with PCOS when doctors detect enlarged ovaries with small cysts in the outer edges on the ovaries. It happens due to severe fluctuations in hormones especially when it goes on for a really long time. Some of the symptoms of PCOS include, firstly irregular menstrual cycle, excess hair growth in body parts, breakouts on skin and weight gain and obesity.
Research suggests that certain Ayurvedic herbs may be really beneficial to keep these symptoms under control. Ayurveda has been in medicinal use for decades to help treat many types of health problems.
Read on till the end to find out which herbs may be the most effective for PCOS and how to use them.
The benefits of Ashwagandha are: it can help regulate stress levels and this can really help PCOS patients because cortisol is also a hormone, it can reduce overall stress, help regulate other reproductive hormones like oestrogen and progesterone. Balancing these hormones can really reduce symptoms of PCOS.
PCOS patients may have trouble with digestion, triphala can boost digestion, gut health and metabolism thereby helping obese women lose wight. Moreover, it can also help in full body detox.
Guggul is famous for having anti-inflammatory properties and lipid-lowering properties. This rare herb is also known to help lower bad cholesterol levels or LDL levels in the body, it can help diabetes patients by increasing insulin sensitivity, help reduce symptoms of PCOS by regulating hormones and also preventing excess hair growth.
Fenugreek or locally known as methi is very rich in phytoestrogens and fibre. It is required to increase insulin sensitivity, regulate menstrual cycles, maintain weight and promote weight loss and reduce symptoms of PCOS.
Licorice contain anti-inflammatory properties which also help reduce PCOS symptoms, regulates hormone levels ij the body and reduces symptoms of PCOS like acne and hirsutism.
Trikatu is another Ayurvedic herb known to benefit the symptoms of PCOS. It helps boost a healthy digestive system and metabolism, and it can help women manage their weight.
Every herb may have a different process of consumption but the best way to include them in your diet is after consulting an Ayurvedic expert about the dosage and daily requirement. Accidental overdose may be detrimental for your health so, you must be very careful. However, herbs like fenugreek can be taken like this: Soak a spoonful of methi seeds in water at night, strain the seeds in the morning and have it on an empty stomach every day.
