Menorrhagia (Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods): Ayurvedic Treatment

Menorrhagia (Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods): Natural Treatment

Excessively heavy bleeding or prolonged periods are considered as menorrhagia. It is categorized under abnormal uterine bleeding. According to Ayurveda, the aggravated pitta vitiates blood (rakta) and causes overflow through yoni. This is named asruja yoni.

The external therapy includes the following:

1.    A continuous thin flow of medicated oil (dhara), milk, or buttermilk on forehead or lower abdomen

2.    Fomentation (seka)

3.    Simple oil application (abhyanga)

4.    A local application of drugs with cotton ball as a plug (pichu)

These external treatments are done to alleviate pain, stop the excess blood flow, and relax the patient. Internally Saraca indica, Terminalia arjuna, Indian sarsaparila, Santalum album, and A. Vera are commonly used herbs. Lodhrasavam, chandanasavam, kumaryasavam, ashokarishtom, chandrakala vati, bolabaddha ras, and pradarantak ras are some of the most commonly used formulas.

Takradhara (a continuous flow of buttermilk processed with Cyperus rotundus and Emblica officinalis is called a Takradhara) was found effective in menorrhagia. A formulation named kashmarya-kutaja ghrita was found very effective in menorrhagia. Pushyanuga churnam was found highly significant in menorrhagia. Ashokarishtam and musalikhadiradi kwatha, two multiherbal formulas, have been shown to be highly effective in normalizing the menstrual cycle as well as reducing associated symptoms such as palpitation, weakness, and myalgia. Kutajashtaka lehyam, a classical formula, was also found to be very effective in menorrhagia and dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

A multiherbal formula containing Saraca indica, A. vera, Cyperus rotundus, etc. produced significant results in oligomenorrhea. This formula may be significantly effective in helping infertility disorders.

Dietary and Behavioral Regimen

Women should avoid foods that are fried, greasy, spicy, and sour. Indian spices such as coriander, turmeric, mint, and anise seeds are recommended. Hot spices, garlic, ginger, and chilies and hot beverages such tea, coffee, and alcohol should be avoided. Green vegetables including zucchini, squash, cucumber, pumpkin, Indian gooseberry, and dates and soups of legumes and vegetables are recommended, as these have a cooling effect.

Women should add fresh fruits (accept citrus) and dairy products such as milk, fresh cottage cheese, and ghee (butter oil) to the diet. Pulses and grains are also very beneficial. Coconut water, barley water, and buttermilk are also good.

Excessive stress and strain need to be avoided. Maintaining proper hygiene of the genital organs is of primary importance. A proper bowel movement every day is also considered important. Relaxation of the mind is very important for menorrhagia as in any other disease.

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Gynecological disorders (Women Deseases): Treatment, Cure and Prevention in Ayurveda

More than 4.5 million women (ages 18 to 50) report at least one chronic gynecological condition each year. Women’s disorders are described as diseases of female genitalia (Yonivyapad or Yoni).

The real meaning comprises the whole female reproductive system. The major ailments described in conventional medicine such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia come under this category and are discussed here along with breast diseases. Uterine and breast cancers are dealt with under a different category.

There are 20 types of gynecological disorders:

1.                Menorrhagia (asruja)

2.                Amenorrhea (arajaska)

3.                Vaginitis (acharana)

4.                Excessive sexual indulgence (aticharana)

5.                Loss of libido (prakcharana)

6.                Leukorrhea (upapluta)

7.                Sexually transmitted diseases (paripluta)

8.                Dysmenorrhea (udavartini)

9.                Uterine polyp (karnini)

10.           Bad obstetric history (putraghni)

11.           Vaginal atrophy (antarmukhi)

12.           Atrophy of uterus-congenital anomaly (soochimukhi)

13.           Vaginal dryness (shushka)

14.           Small uterus (vamini)

15.           Sterility (shandhi)

16.           Prolapse of vaginal walls or uterus (mahayoni)

17.           Vataja

18.           Pittaja

19.           Kaphaja

20.           Sannipataja

These disorders are also considered predisposing factors of infertility.

Apart from these complaints, there are some separate entities such as abnormal vaginal bleeding (pradara) and infertility (vandhyatva) that are described in detail. Uterine fibroid, myoma, breast cancer, and endometriosis are categorized under different headings like gulma, arbuda, etc. in the Ayurvedic classics and are not listed under gynecological diseases.

Even women’s diseases are a vast topic, which comprises various ailments of reproductive organs and associated organs such as the endocrine system.

According to Ayurveda, women who violate proper diet and lifestyle are more prone to ill health. Heavy, slimy, and excessive intake of sweet, acid, salty, sour, and incompatible foods, lack of exercise, excessive sleep, laziness, daytime naps, and overeating are some of the general causative factors of gynecological disorders.

32.6 Treatment

Ayurvedic therapy has been often found to be effective in treating gynecological disorders. The first goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms and give comfort, which is followed by alleviation or control of disease.

Ayurveda also emphasizes preventive measures using behavioral and dietary regimens to all gynecology patients. Ayurvedic treatment is comprehensive because it encompasses cleansing (detoxifying), pacification, mental health, diet, and behavioral therapy while treating gynecological disorders.

Compound formulas used for the treatment of gynecological diseases
Compound Formulas for Gynecological Disorders
Formula	Dosage
Gynecological Diseases in General
Ashokarishtom	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Pushyanuga Choornam	3–5 g two times/day with rice water
Kumaryasavam/Kumari Kalpa	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Phalakalyanaka Ghrita	5–10 two times/day with milk or warm water
Amenorrhea
Rajahpravartini Vati	2 tablets two to three times/day with warm water or Kumaryasavam
Nashtapushpantaka Ras	2 tablets two to three times/day with warm water or Kumaryasavam
Jeerakadyarishtom	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Chandraprabha Vati	2 tablets two or three times/day with warm water or kumaryasavam
Kumaryasavam	15–20 ml two times/day with equal water after meals
Dysmenorrhea
Rajahpravartini Vati	2 tablets two or three times/day with warm water or Kumaryasavam
Jeerakadyarishtom	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Ashokarishtom	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Dhanwantharam Thailam	For external application like massage
Kumaryasavam	15–20 ml two times/day with equal water
Menorrhagia
Pradarantaka Rasa/Loha	2 tablets two or three times/day with warm water or Chandanasavam
Chandanasavam	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Chandrakala Ras	2 tablets two or three times/day with warm water or Chandanasavam
Bolabaddha Ras	2 tablets two or three times/day with warm water or Chandanasavam
Lodhrasavam	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Leukorrhea
Pushyanuga Choorna	3–5 g two times/days with rice water
Chandraprabha Vati or Ashokarishtam	2 tablets two or three times/day with warm water or Chandanasavam
Chandrakala Ras	1–2 pills two times/day with warm water
Chandanasavam	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Praval bhasma	120–240 mg two times/day with warm milk
PMS
Ashokarishtom	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Kumaryasavam	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Manasamitra Vatakam	1 tablet one or two times/day
Ashwagandhadi Choornam	3–5 g two times/day with rice water
Infertility
Phala ghrita	5 ml two times/day with milk or warm water
Satavari kalpa	5–10 g two times/day with warm milk
Kumaryasavam	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Ashokarishtom	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Jeevaniya Rasayana	5–10 ml two times/day with milk or warm water
Menopausal Syndrome
Ashokarishtom	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Shatavari Kalpa	5–10 g two times/day with warm milk
Panchagavya Ghrita	5–10 ml two times/day with milk or warm water
Kalyanaka Ghrita	5–10 ml two times/day with milk or warm water
Chandanasavam	15–20 ml two times/day after meals with equal water
Chyavanaprasha	5–10 g with warm milk one time/day in the morning

Note:

1.    Detailed articles containing gynecological diseases specific Ayurvedic information/knowledge are in que and no sooner will be published on the blog.

2.    The information shared in the article or any other article on the blog is having sole purpose of creating awareness about benefits Ayurveda or traditional medicine system across the world and informative in nature.

It is strongly recommended to consult a registered expert before following or adopting any information provided in this article or on this blog.