Natural Ayurvedic And Herbal Remedies For PCOD

ABSTRACT

The female reproductive organ has parts such as the vagina, the cervix, the uterus, the fallopian tubes and the ovaries. The function of the female reproductive system is to produce eggs, transporting eggs, fertilisation, implantation, menstruation, sex hormone production, gestation, birth. Nowadays some of the diseases are very common such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted disease, infertility, poly cystic ovarian disease (PCOD). In today’s world the PCOD is common among every woman of any age group with an active reproductive system. One out of ten teen girls are suffering from this condition. SO let’s discuss it in detail.

INTRODUCTION

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is the most common hormonal disorder. It is a condition in which ovaries produce large amounts of immature or partially mature eggs, over the time these eggs become ovarian cysts due to this the ovaries become bulky and start producing male hormone which is testosterone. Increase in the level of male hormone the female might experience such symptoms like irregular menstrual cycle, abdominal growth of hair on face and body. 3.7%-22.5% of the Indian women population is suffering from this condition. In this condition the fertility of the women doesn’t affect them as the women can still ovulate. The main difference between PCOD and PCOS is that PCOD is less severe, it primarily affects ovaries and more over reproductive health but PCOS is the condition the whole body can be affected as it is a metabolic disorder. The symptoms of both PCOD and PCOS overlap each other but PCOS is far more complex than PCOD.

In view of ayurveda the PCOD and  gynaecological disorders came under Yonivyapada. From three of the dosha (vata, pitta, kapha) the vata dosha is predominantly responsible for Yonivyapada. According to acharya sushruta, out of three dosha (vata, pitta, kapha), the pitta dosha and apana vata dusti are predominantly responsible for Yonivyapad.

CAUSES

The exact cause of PCOD is unknown but there are some significant factors which are responsible for this condition.

• Heredity
• Unhealthy diet
• Sedentary lifestyle: Sedentary lifestyle can aggravate insulin resistance.
• Excess insulin production: When the body tissue does not respond to insulin, this forces the body to produce more insulin and high insulin levels can lead to ovaries to produce more male hormone (androgen), which causes PCOD.
• Excess androgen production: The ovaries produce excess androgen hormones which can cause hair growth on the face and body (hirsutism) and acne.
• Stress : Stress can lead to hormonal imbalance which contributes in developing PCOD.

SYMPTOMS

• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Excess body hairs and facial hairs
• Acne
• Obesity
• Pigmentation around the neck
• Sleep disorder
• Depression/stress (Manasika)

DIAGNOSIS

• Blood test: Luteinizing hormone (LH), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Androgen test, Insulin, Fasting glucose test.
• Ultrasound pelvic (enlarged ovaries, hyperechoic stroma, pattern alike string of pearls)

TREATMENT

• Dietary modification (Eliminate sugars, Fast foods)
• Regular exercise
• Meditation
• Proper Sleeping Pattern

AYURVEDIC OVERVIEW

In view of ayurveda, the gynaecological disorders came under Yonivyapada. It is very difficult to find exact correlation of PCOD in ayurveda. A lifestyle of the women can lead to stress, an unhealthy diet which hampers the Rasa dhatu and it affects the other remaining dathus. As per Asrayi Asraya bhavas, out of three dosa (vata, pitta, kapha) kapha dosha get affected which causes blockage of srotas, due to which the vata and pitta  dosha also get aggravated which causes obesity, hormonal imbalance. Apathya Aahara Viharas (unwholesome diet and lifestyle) is one of the major cause of Aama in Rasadhathu which in turn cause Arthava Upadathu Dushti. This can lead to improper selection of ovum. The remaining Dhathus got vitiates and it leads to weight gain, hair loss. There are some herbal formulation which can be given in the condition of PCOD such as Shatpushpa (Anethum sowa), Kounch (mucuna prurita), Latakaranj seeds (caesalpinia cristata), Shivlingi (bryonopsis laciniosa). The drugs which are given for treatment are mainly have the property of vata pitta and kapha doshahara.It can also  be treated with maintaining proper diet such as in grains they can have whole wheat oats, sorghum millets, browntop millets, in fruits they can have papaya, avocado, apple, pear, blueberries, and apricots. Dairy products should be prohibited. There are some yoga asanas which can help in PCOD such as balasana (child pose), cat-cow pose (marjaryasana-bitilasana), standing forward fold (uttanasana) and cobra pose (bhujangasana), bow pose (dhanurasana), mill churning pose (chakki chalanasana) etc.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR PCOD BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda provides the best treatment for their patients. The medicines which they form are 100% pure, they use the best quality of herbs and their method of preparing medicine is fully authentic and follows proper ayurvedic principles. They have an anti-ovarian cyst pack which contains

1. Pradrantak Churna
2. Chandraprabha Vati
3. Kanchnaar Guggul
4. Punarnava Mandur
5. Kumari Saar

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Chandraprabha Vati

Its an ayurvedic formulation with a broad spectrum activity. It is in vati form which contains Karpoor (Cinnamomum Camphora), Guggul (Commiphora Mukul), Haridra (Curcuma Longa), Vacha (Acorus Calamus) etc. It has anti-inflammatory properties, can be used as brain tonic and may also help in managing increased insulin secretion due to its antidiabetic property. It helps in balancing tridosha, mainly aggravated pitta by eliminating increased dosha from the body.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with warm water after meals.

2. Kanchnaar Guggul

It is an ancient ayurvedic combination of herbs like Kanchnar (Bauhinia Variegata), Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia Bellerica) etc in a single form of tablet. It has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimitotic and antiproliferative effects which may help by inhibiting cell division and may also help to clean the lymphatic system. It helps in balancing excess kapha dosha, may also promote the healthy function of ovaries and digestive fire.

Dosage: 2 tablets, twice daily with warm water after meals.

3. Punarnava Mandur

It is known to be a natural detoxifier. It is a blend of several ingredients like Punarnava (Boerhaavia Diffusa), Shunthi (Zingiber Officinale), Pippali (Piper Longum),Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula) etc. It has antioxidant, anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties which may help in reducing basal metabolic rate and increased lipid metabolism levels in the body. These herbs help in balancing the Kapha and Pitta dosha by eliminating increased dosha from the body. 

Dosage: 2 tablets, twice daily with warm water after meals.

4. Kumari Saar

This is juice preparation prepared by Kumari (Aloe Vera). It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties and it also contains amino acids. It works excellently in maintaining the normal function of hormones and may help by balancing the level of oestrogen and progesterone in the female body. It may also help in balancing Tridosha, predominantly balancing Vata and Kapha dosha.

Dosage: 2 tsp, twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Pradrantak Churna

It is a classical herbal powder which contains herbs like Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna), Ashoka (Saraca Asoca), Lodhra (Symplocos Racemosa) etc. It has anti inflammatory, Anti-hypertensive and anti- bacterial properties. It can help in maintaining the level of female hormones and reduces the level of male hormones from the female body. These herbs are very beneficial for balancing Tridosha predominantly balancing Kapha dosha in the body.

Dosage: 1 teaspoonful, twice daily with warm water after meals.

CONCLUSION

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is a hormonal disorder which can affect a woman of any age group with an active reproductive system. In this condition the male hormone (androgen) gets elevated which can cause facial hairs and abnormal body hair growth, due to this they can lose their self confidence. It covers around 3.7%-22.5% of the total Indian women who are suffering from this condition. Treatment for PCOD is possible in both allopathic and ayurveda. Allopathic medicine shows some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)etc, it can only give symptomatic relief but ayurvedic medicine has no side effect,as it can easily reduce weight and helps in normalising insulin levels. It is totally natural and has the ability to treat the disease from its roots and can give a person a happy and disease free life.