Anthology of Ayurvedic Literature Pertaining to Pcos
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Numerous health problems have emerged in recent years due to sedentary lifestyle. The reality check for this scenario is rise of PCOS, Infertility, Diabetes, Obesity, CVS disorders etc. Ayurveda is a traditional medicine were Archaryas have explained Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Ahar & Vihar which are daily regimen to be followed to prevent illness. No application of these regimens in daily life have led to life style disorders. PCOS is one of them characterised by hyperandrogenism, irregular menstruation, polycystic ovaries. Obesity, hirsutism, and acne impair physique in female. Modern medicine is limited till use of hormonal pills. World is looking towards Ayurveda for definite treatment. Ancient ayurvedic texts have a large compilation of diseases. The symptoms of PCOS can be correlated with Ayurvedic disorders like Artav dushti, Nashtartav, Pusphagni Jatiharini, Vandhyatwa, Sthaulya. These can be prevented by adhering to Dincharya, Ritucharya, using Pathya Aahar-Vihar, and Aushadhi, by avoiding Apathya Aahar-Vihar, and Prajnaparadha. Inclusion of Yoga stabilizes the HPO axis and relieving PCOS. Ayurvedic herbs, Panchakarma, Yoga and lifestyle modifications has tremendous result on PCOS.
Author: Dr. Pooja Ravindra Kadu*
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7104858918
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