Managing Menstrual Health, the Ayurvedic Way
Herbs, Hormones & the Wisdom Our Grandmothers Never Spoke About
A Quiet Start
Every month, for years, I braced myself. For cramps. For mood swings. For random tears and strange cravings.
And I thought that was just... normal.
But the first time I walked into an Ayurvedic consultation, the Vaidya didn’t just ask about my cycle. She asked about my digestion. My sleep. My emotions. Even my relationships.
That’s when I realised—maybe periods aren't meant to be this hard. Maybe they’re not something to “get through.” Maybe they’re meant to cleanse, not punish.
Ayurveda treats menstruation with care, not dismissal. It sees periods as a mirror of how the rest of our body and mind are doing.
What Ayurveda Says About Periods
In Ayurveda, a healthy cycle is about balance—not just of hormones, but of your entire being.
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Vata governs the timing and flow
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Pitta manages heat, blood, and intensity
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Kapha provides nourishment and grounding
When one of these goes off track—whether from stress, overwork, poor food, or bottledup emotions—it shows up. Maybe it’s a missed period. Maybe it’s pain. Maybe it’s something you can’t even name.
But Ayurveda doesn’t rush to suppress it. It listens.
The Herbs That Help, Gently
These herbs are old friends in Ayurveda—used for generations to support women’s cycles. Not just for symptoms, but to heal deeper.
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Shatavari – A goto for balancing estrogen and nourishing the reproductive system
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Ashoka – Helps with irregular flow and keeps the uterus healthy
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Lodhra – Great when there’s too much bleeding or hormonal acne
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Ginger & Cinnamon – Simple, warm, and effective against cramps
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Aloe Vera – Cooling, soothing, and gently detoxifying
I used to mix a little ginger powder into warm water with jaggery during my period. It didn’t cure everything. But it made me feel held. And that’s something.
Living in Sync With Your Cycle
Here’s something Ayurveda reminded me: your period is a time to slow down.
Not always easy. But even small shifts help:
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Warm soups, herbal teas, soft cooked food
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A bit more rest, even if it’s just saying no to one thing
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Gentle oil massage around the abdomen (I use castor oil—it feels deeply grounding)
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Breathing exercises like alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana)—simple but powerful
When you stop pushing and start listening, your body feels it.
When Professional Ayurvedic Care Helps
If you’ve been struggling with PCOS, irregular periods, or extreme PMS, visiting an Ayurvedic clinic can be eyeopening. It’s not about magic. It’s about real, gentle work.
Some therapies you might be offered:
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Uttarbasti – a traditional practice for cleansing and supporting the uterus
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Panchakarma – a full detox that can reset hormones and gut
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Herbal formulations made just for your body type
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Counseling – because emotions matter too
You’re not treated as a symptom. You’re seen as a whole woman.
A Different Kind of Ending
I don’t look at my period the way I used to. It’s still not perfect. But now, I meet it with softness. With warm meals, slower mornings, and herbal tea instead of painkillers.
Ayurveda didn’t give me a quick fix. It gave me a way to come back to myself.
Feeling tired of treating your period like a problem? Step into a different kind of care. Visit Shreevarma Hospital and explore Ayurveda’s gentle, deep healing for menstrual health.