Women Care By Ayurvedic Herbs

ABSTRACT

A Women is an adult female human, women inherit a pair of X chromosomes from their parents and is capable of pregnancy and giving birth from puberty till menopause. Female reproductive organs include ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina and vulva. In women’s life menarche is the onset of menstruation at the age of 12-15 years. During puberty females triggers changes in the body starts that enable the sexual reproduction in response to signals gets from pituitary glands, ovaries secrete hormones and there is maturation of the body. Typically between 40 to 50 years of age there is menopause in women life where there is permanent stop of the menstrual period. Some diseases that primarily affect females are lupus, breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer. The medical practice deals with female reproduction in gynecology. Maternal mortality is defined by WHO, the death of women while pregnant is within 42 days of termination. In this article we are going to discuss the health of women, how hormones affect women’s life, the treatment and its ayurvedic aspect in detail further in this article.

INTRODUCTION

Hormones are natural substances which are produced in the body to relay messages between cells and organs which affects body functions. There are mainly two hormones that affect the health of females: estrogen and Progesterone. Estrogen is the major female hormone that comes from ovaries and small amounts produced in adrenal gland and fat cells. Estrogen plays an important role in sexual development such as in puberty, menopause, menstruation. The level of Estrogen varies from person to person and can be easily determined with the help of blood tests. Progesterone in pregnancy is produced by the placenta. The main purpose of this hormone is to prepare the lining of the uterus, support pregnancy and suppress Estrogen production. The increase in sex chromosomes results in- Increase in the size of breast, start of menstruation, maturation of the female organs. These hormones play an important role in female sexual desire, due to this fluctuation they are at peak of desire before ovulation. Hormonal imbalance can cause serious problems such as PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), Androgen excess, Hirsutism, abnormal pregnancy, ovarian tumor. Infertility also plays an important role in today’s life period of women as it decreases the chance of becoming pregnant, above 35 years of age women suffer more infertility.

CAUSES

Women suffer hormonal imbalance naturally at any point of life, certain medical conditions (lifestyle habits, environmental conditions) which imbalance the hormones in females. Certain causes of hormonal imbalance in women include –

• Unhealthy diet
• Pituitary tumors
• Extreme infection
• Allergic reactions
• Turner syndrome
• Pancreatitis
• High levels of glycogen
• Thyroid nodules
• Addison’s disease

SYMPTOMS

• Night sweat
• Depression
• Headache
• Bloating
• Weight gain
• Infertility
• Altered heart rate
• Weak bones
• Vision problems
• Long lasting fatigue

LIFE STAGES IN WOMEN’S LIFE

Women life is based upon reproductive cycle which is beginning with menstruation and ending up with menopause. Each month an egg is released from the ovary and travels down to the fallopian tube where it gets fertilized and gets implanted in the uterus, if not then gets shed during menstruation.

1. Coming of age – Puberty – It changes a girl’s body and brain, and is marked as the first menstrual period which includes accelerated growth, hair growth and breast development.
2. Fertility and family planning – When a female reaches maturity she is able to conceive. Natural family planning, intrauterine and birth control pills are used.
3. Pregnancy
4. Menopause – It is a stage when ovaries stop producing estrogen and regular periods stop and is a biological process. As woman approaches Menopause production of hormones slows down and hormones level fluctuate.

DIAGNOSIS

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
• Estrogen level
• Prolactin
• TSH level
• X-Rays
• MRI
• Pelvic examination
• Ultrasound

TREATMENT

1. Birth control medication – Helps to manage menstrual cycles, options available are in the form of pills, intrauterine devices.
2. Hormone replacement medications – To ease the symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweat
3. Anti Androgen medications – To minimize the acne and hair growth
4. Vaginal estrogen – These creams helps to apply directly in vaginal tissue to reduce vaginal dryness
5. IVF (in vitro fertilization) helps patients who are suffering from PCOS.

LIFESTYLE HABITS

• Maintain healthy body weight
• Regular physical activity
• Eat a balance and nutritious diet
• Meditation to manage stress
• Minimizes the sugary foods and packaged foods
• Avoid spicy food and drinks that trigger up the hot flashes

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

In ayurveda it is an ancient healing system which is based on the balance of body, mind and consciousness. As in childhood the vitiated dosha is kapha dosha, in the stage of adolescence pitta dosha is vitiated and in old age vata dosha is vitiated. So the treatment must be according to the vitiation of doshas which helps to cope up with the imbalanced doshas. In teenage years there is rapid transition and this stage is governed with pitta dosha where there is heat transformation. When women move from teen age to 40-50 years of age pitta doshas get pacified and move towards vata dosha and skin and vagina become dry and memory loss. During menopause there is imbalance of the three doshas and women faces from mood swings, constipation, insomnia, anxiety. If pitta doshas get aggravated women get hot flushed, burning sensation, excess bleeding. If kapha dosha gets aggravated, women suffer from obesity, depression, and indigestion.

GENERAL THERAPIES TO IMPROVE WOMEN HEALTH

1. Oil massage (abhyanga) –
• It helps to improve skin health
• Removes dryness and improve complexion
• Lubricates joints and reduces body ache and joint pain.
2. Regular exercise (vyayama) –
• Controls body weight
• Reduces excess body fat
• Relieve stress, fear and depression
3. Maintain normal movement of vata dosha –
• Drink warm water which provide normal movement of vata improves digestion.
• Soaked raisins empty stomach act as a laxative.
4. Meditation –
• Helps to relieve stress
• Maintain physical and mental dosha
• Improve disease tolerance capacity of the body

VARIOUS HERBS USED IN WOMEN CARE

1. Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) is a herb used in the treatment of bleeding disorders, eye disorders. Lodhra has cold veerya, rooksha and laghu qualities. This herb is used to relieve anorexia, fever and it acts as an anti-inflammatory herb used to reduce swelling and pain. Widely used in gynecological disorders such as in heavy periods, leucorrhoea. In eye disorders it can be applied on the external part.
2. Ashoka (Saraca indica) is widely used in gynecological disorders. Usually it balances kapha and pitta dosha. Ashoka helps to improve skin complexion, relieves worm infestation, abdominal colic pain. It regulates bleeding and is used in menstrual irregularity (helps to slow down the heavy menstrual bleeding).
3. Pushyanuga (Cissampelos pareira) is very famous ayurvedic herb used in the treatment of menorrhagia, leucorrhoea and menstrual disorder, in various type of uterine infection and hemorrhoids. It helps to balance the hormones, has pitta balancing property and astringent property along with stambana reduces the effects of leucorrhea.
4. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is used in the treatment of anxiety, leucoderma and sexual stimulant. Ashwagandha helps to relieve tissue depletion and further provides strength to muscles and tissues. It helps to possess rasayan property, which improves heat and digestion. It has the property to resist stress and enable the body to reserve and sustain energy throughout the day.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR WOMEN CARE

Planet Ayurveda provides the best combination of herbal remedies which are prepared using best quality herbs under strict principles of ayurveda. All the products made are 100% pure, natural and are free from any preservatives, resins, synthetic material. Ingredients prepared are pure without any adulteration of any kind. The formulations prepared are free from any side effects and provide benefits to one’s life.

PRODUCTS LIST

1. SHATAVARI CAPSULES
2. AMALAKI RASAYAN
3. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
4. KANCHNAAR GUGGUL

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Shatavari Capsules

Shatavari Capsules are single herbal capsules prepared by planet Ayurveda using standardized extract of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). These capsules are female friendly as they are rich in folic acid, vitamin B, zinc and potassium. It helps to remove stress, anxiety and fatigueness in females. It helps to treat weaker bones, ovarian cyst and in gynecological complication, improves sexual stimuli

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. Amalaki Rasayan

Amalaki Rasayan is a single herbal capsule formulated by planet Ayurveda using standardized form of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis). It helps to cleanse the arteries which have been obstructed due to high levels of cholesterol. Amalaki rasayan has the property to prevent graying of hair and has anti aging properties. It helps to prevent diseases like obesity and in respiratory disorders, helps in eye disorders and is used in allergic rhinitis.

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Curcumin Capsules

Curcumin Capsules are single herbal formulations prepared by planet ayurveda using Extract of Haridra (Curcuma longa). It helps to balance tridoshas and is used in the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis. It helps to cure diabetes mellitus, retards facial hair growth and helps in atherosclerosis which facilitate the absorption of free glucose of cells and used in channel cleansing property.

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Kanchnaar Guggul

Kanchnaar Guggul are herbal tablets formulated by planet ayurveda using various ingredients such as Kachnar Bark (Bauhinia variegata), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) and many more. These tablets help in various cysts and in fibroid, helps to shrink the size of extra growth which reduces pain and swelling. It is very effective in fighting against cancer, and useful in PCOS, ulcers.

Dosage: 1-2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water.

CONCLUSION

A Women is an adult female human, women inherit a pair of X chromosomes from their parents and is capable of preganancy and giving birth from puberty till menopause. There are mainly two hormones affect the health of female that is Estrogen and Progestrone, These hormones play an important role in female sexual desire, due to this fluctuation they are at peak of desire before ovulation. Planet Ayurveda provides many herbal remedies which provide great relief to patients without causing any side effects.