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April 17, 2017

Top 10 Most effective herbs to cure Endometriosis

Painful periods or pain after periods and finding difficulty to get pregnant are the signs of endometriosis.

Endometriosis occurs when tissue grows outside of uterus which usually grows inside uterus. This painful disorder involves ovaries, fallopian tubes and tissue lining of pelvis. In the rare cases, endometrial tissue may also spread beyond pelvic organs. Painful periods, pain during intercourse, excessive bleeding, infertility and nausea, vomiting, fatigue during the menstrual cycles are symptoms associated with endometriosis.

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Herbs in Ayurveda are very fruitful to resolve the various female health complications. For problem of endometriosis, herbs help to manage the symptoms of endometriosis up to a very good extent. These herbs help to balance the vata dosha which is main cause of this disorder according to Ayurveda.

Here we are listing top 10 most effective herbs to cure Endometriosis

1. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)

In Ayurveda, this herb is called as the Ghrit kumari. For the treatment of endometriosis, use of this herb is known to be quite good as it helps in the rejuvenation of endometrial lining. This herb is packed with anthraquinone complex that helps in the reduction of inflammation caused by bleeding. Besides of this, it is a great source of vitamins like A, B-complex vitamins, C, E and folic acid. All these offer the good female health benefits. Being packed with anti-tumor, cooling properties, this herb helps to decrease the inflammation.

2. Haridra (Curcumin longa)

Haridra is commonly called as the Haldi and turmeric. In Ayurveda, this herb has the great medicinal importance to heal the various ailments. Curcumin, bioactive compound present in this herb is packed with anti-inflammatory properties. Anti-inflammatory action of this herb helps to provide the relief from various symptoms like pelvic pain, lower abdomen pain, lower back pain etc.

3. Shallaki (Boswellia serrata)

In the Ayurveda, it is considered as an effective herb to reduce the pain since ages. Use of this herb is known to be quite good in the problem of endometriosis. This herb contains the anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-carcinogenic properties. This herb is quite effective to alleviate the pain and various other symptoms in endometriosis.

4. Ashok (Saraca indica)

This is another beneficial herb to cure endometriosis. Ashoka means without sorrow hence name of this herb has the deep sense itself. Medicinal properties of bark of this tree are quite beneficial in regulating the female menstrual cycles by balancing the hormonal irregularities in women.

It also helps to resolve various problems like irregular menses, premenstrual tension and pain in pelvic region due to periods. This herb contains the phytochemical compounds like flavonoids, saponins, and glycosides. They are packed with the anti-tumor, uterotonic, anti-tumor, oxytocic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Bark of this herb serves as wonderful soothing and demulcent agent that helps to provide the relief in the problems like painful periods, heavy clots, inflamed lymph nodes and amenorrhea.

5. Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa)

It also helps to reduce the pain in pelvic area, lowers abdomen and back pain. It also helps to provide relief in other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, weakness and nausea.

6. Shatavari (Asparagus recemosus)

It’s being packed with Isoflavones, Asparagamine, Polysaccharides, mucilage and rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron and folic acid. All these minerals and vitamins help to manage various gynecological problems in females. It is quite effective to manage the menstrual irregularities in women like heavy blood flow and amenorrhea.

7. Anantmool (Hemidesmus indicus)

It is another effective herb to manage the problem of endometriosis. It controls the bleeding and maintains a proper flow during menstrual cycle.

8. Vasa (Adhatoda vasica)

Being packed with the anti-inflammatory properties, vasa helps to alleviate the pain in endometriosis. This herb also offers the good health benefits for women who conceive and carry pregnancy. Besides of this, anti-oxidant action of this herb helps in healing of endometrial lining.

9. Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica)

Calmative action of this helps to balance the pitta dosha which is main casus of endometriosis. Dalchini is also an effective herb to manage the symptoms associated with this disorder like painful periods, excessive bleeding etc.

10. Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

This herb has the great medicine importance in Ayurveda. Anti-inflammatory action of this herb helps to provide relief in painful menstruation. This herb possesses the calmative properties that helps to balance the pitta dosha which is main casus of endometriosis according to Ayurveda.

All the above mentioned herbs are used in the Planet Ayurveda’s endometriosis care pack.

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  1. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN
  2. FEMALE HEALTH SUPPORT
  3. ALOE VITALS
  4. PRADARANTAKA CHURNA
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September 6, 2016

Best Home Remedies For Irregular Menstrual Cycle

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Those days of month are the bit irritating or disturbing. Yes we are talking about the menstrual cycle. Moreover irregularity of menstrual cycle make the females more anxious. Irregular periods have become the common problem of females these days. Normally menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days. In normal conditions women have 11- 13 periods in a year whereas in oligomenorrhea, she may have six or seven periods yearly.

Irregular menstrual cycles are characterized by variation in number of days than our last periods or abnormal blood loss.

There are various factors which are responsible for irregular menstrual cycles like hormonal imbalance, eating disorders, significant weight loss or gain, anemia, thyroid disorders, menopause, liver disease, irritable bowel syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, uterine abnormalities, recent birth or miscarriage, stress and many other health complications.

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Smoking, alcohol abuse, caffeine and use of certain medications like birth control pills are also known to be a significant cause for the menstrual irregularities.

Sometimes we don’t even have the idea that some health issues can be resolved at home too. Your kitchen is a treasure of wonderful home remedies.

So along with eating the delicious food you can also manage the health issues from your kitchen. Various eatable items available in your kitchen are also packed with the therapeutic properties.

Home Remedies for Irregular Menstrual Cycle

Ginger

Ginger is known to be an effective home remedy to manage the irregular menstrual cycles. It helps to provide the relief in pain. It is good to manage the delayed or restricted periods.

How to consume

  • Boil a one to half teaspoon of freshly cut ginger in a cup of water for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add sugar in it.
  • Drink it three times in a day after meals.
  • Do it regularly for one month or more for better results.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is considered as the useful remedy to regulate the menstrual cycles. It helps to reduce the menstrual cramps. Hydroxychalcone-biochemical present in the cinnamon helps to regulate the menstrual cycle in females.

How to consume

  • Add one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder into a glass of warm milk. Drink it every day for several weeks.
  • Alternatively you can also drink cinnamon tea. You can also chew cinnamon sticks or sprinkle cinnamon on food.

Sesame Seeds and Jaggery

Sesame seeds are quite good in regulating menstrual cycles as they help to balance hormones. These are packed with lignans (chemical compound) that help bind to excess hormones. In addition to this, Sesame seeds also contain essential fatty acids which promote the maximal hormone production. Jaggery due to its warming effects, also helps to regulate menstrual cycles.

How to consume

  • Roast a handful of sesame seeds.
  • Grind them with one teaspoon of jaggery into a fine powder.
  • Consume  one teaspoon of this powder everyday  on an empty stomach in the second half of  menstrual cycle (two weeks before your period starts), for a few months.
  • Simply eating a piece of jaggery is also good to regulate menstrual cycles.

Note : Avoid this remedy during periods.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera helps to regulate the hormones hence quite good to manage the menstrual irregularities.

How to consume

  • Extract fresh aloe vera gel and mix in one teaspoon of honey.
  • Consume it every day before having breakfast.
  • For best results follow this remedy for around three months.

Note :  Do not use this remedy during your periods.

Home Remedies For Irregular Periods

Unripe Papaya

Green, unripe papaya is known as the effective home remedy for irregular menstrual cycles. It acts as a potent emmenagogue which helps to stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus and stimulates menstruation. It is quite good to regulate the irregular periods which are associated with stress and menopause.

How to consume

  • Consume unripe papaya fruit daily for a few months.
  • Alternatively you can grate the unripe papaya fruit and make a dough. You can consume it as chapatti or prantha.

Note :  Do not consume it during your periods.

Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice used in the Indian Kitchens and loaded with therapeutic properties. It is having warm and emmenagogue properties helps in the stimulation of menstrual flow. Moreover antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric quite good to relieve pain in menstruation.

How to consume

Consume ½ teaspoon of turmeric in the milk along with honey or jaggery. Consume it daily for several weeks for best results.

Coriander seeds

Coriander seeds also help in the stimulation of menstrual cycles.

How to consume

  • Boil one teaspoon of coriander seeds in two cups of water. Boil it until the water reduces to one cup.
  • Strain the coriander seeds from the liquid.
  • Drink it three times every day for a few days before your period.
  • Do it regularly for a few months.

Fenugreek

Fenugreek is also considered as a good home remedy to resolve the menstrual irregularities.

How to consume

  • Soak fenugreek seeds overnight in water.
  • Strain water and drink it daily for several weeks. You can also chew the fenugreek seeds.

Carrot juice

Carrot is good source of iron, thus an effective remedy for irregular menstrual periods. It has been found that raw carrots also help to boost up the hormonal function.

How to consume

Make fresh carrot juice and drink it daily for three months.

Mint

Dried mint in combination with honey is an effective home remedy for irregular menstrual cycles.

How to consume

  • Consume one teaspoon of dried mint powder with one teaspoon of honey.
  • Do it three times every day  for several weeks

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