Discover

PCOS – 3 herbs to treat it naturally.

Ayurveda is a traditional system of healing the body, it was developed 3000 years ago in India and is practiced currently all around the country. Ayurveda is used to treat several diseases and have proven to be one of the most natural way to treat the body. 

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is one of the common endocrinopathy Among adult women in the developed world. It is characterised by excess androgen and anovulation. PCOS can cause excessive or insufficient mensuration accompanied by  weight gain, hormonal imbalance and involvement in reproductive system. 

Some of the most common treatments used for chronic management of PCOS include hormonal contraceptives, progestins and metformin. 

  • Cinnamon – Cinnamon is harvested from the bark of cinnamon tree. A study in 2018 demonstrated that cinnamon had the ability to restore the estrous cyclicality and ovary morphology, it also downregulated serum levels of testosterone and insulin; suggesting cinnamon to be a potential therapeutic agent to treat PCOS.
  • Varuna – Varuna crataeva nurvala is a herb that helps in reduction of the cyst’s size and clears the channels for a normal menstrual cycle.
  • Shatavari ( Indian asparagus)- Known as the female friendly herb It is one of the top most choice to treat female reproductive issues. It helps in treating hormonal imbalance as well as reduces endometriosis. It disembarks the formation of new cysts and maintains a regular cycle of mensuration for 3-7 days. As a tonic supplement it is considered to be a powerful agent when trying to conceive. 

A quick diet practice for PCOS –

  1. Reduce red meat consumption and highly saturated fats
  2. Increase frequent intake of citrus fruits 
  3. Avoid sugary foods
  4. Shift to less processed food and consume more of boiled and raw vegetables.