Herbal decoction for pcod & pcos uses and benefits

Ancient Siddha Proprietary Medicine

A natural remedy for Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or polycystic ovarian disease,fibroid, Cysts and Irregular menstruation Cycle.

Patients suffering from polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) have multiple small cysts in their ovaries (the word poly means many). These cysts occur when the regular changes of a normal menstrual cycle are disrupted. The ovary is enlarged; and produces excessive amounts of androgen and estrogenic hormones. This excess, along with the absence of ovulation, may cause infertility. Other names for PCOD are Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or the Stein-Leventhal syndrome.

Both Internal and External Siddha Medicines are employed in treating the poly cystic ovarian disorder (PCOS/PCOD). Strengthening and revitalizing the female reproductive system and regularizing menstrual cycles is the aim of administering single drug or compound drug of poly herbal treated herbo-mineral Siddha medicines.

Siddha medication in the form of herbal powder or churnas (சூரணம்), kashayas herbal decoctions or (கசாயம்), semi solid herb mix or legiyams (லேகியம்), wax consistency medicine or mezhugu (மெழுகு), kuligais (குளிகை), tablets (மாத்திரை) and arishtams(அரிஷ்டம்) of pure herbal or herbo mineral compounds are administered, depending upon the problem of the patient.

Since, pcos is a complex endocrinal disorder, the above mentioned siddha Internal medicines are prescribed to correct LH/FSH ratio and correct menstrual periods. These medications, though non-hormonal, helps in dissolving the cysts in the ovary and in ripening of the follicles, their maturation and release of a good quality egg.

Higher order chendoorams (செந்தூரம்), Rejuvenation Medicines like karpam (கற்பம்) and parpams (பற்பம்) are also administered for effective and long term sustained benefits. External siddha medicines like medicated oils (மூலிகை எண்ணெய்) and fumigations (தூவல்) are also prescribed in some cases.

Last but not the least, attempts to manage the psychological aspects of the entire issue and bring about a total physical and mental change in the patient, is the core of Siddha treatment.

The drugs administered will help in dissolves the cyst and makes one a healthy female. Apart dissolving cysts Siddha medication also brings mental stability and calmness. For effective results patient should continue siddha treatment for pcos to a minimum period of 4 to 6 months.

Herbs That Increase Ovulatory Cycles
Changes in prolactin levels and hormonal imbalances will have a significant impact on ovulatory cycles. Decreasing prolactin levels or improving the hormonal balance have a positive impact on ovulatory cycles and the treatment of PCOS. These two activities have the potential to reduce cyst formation, dissolve cysts and improve ovulatory cycles.

Herbs with Anti-Androgen Properties
Elevated blood levels of androgens are also the one of the major etiologies behind PCOS.

Herbs That Restore Glucose Sensitivity, Estrus Cyclicity and Enzyme Activity
Decreasing insulin sensitivity and elevated blood glucose levels are also two of the major symptoms observed in women suffering from PCOS.

Herbs That Promote FSH and Decrease LH Secretions
In PCOS, a common complication is elevated levels of LH and decreased levels of FSH. Hence, drugs that have the ability to elevate the levels of FSH and reduce the concentrations of LH are beneficial in the treatment of PCOS.

Effective Ovulation Induction Agents
The most common complication of PCOS is infertility or frequent pregnancy termination due to the patient’s lack of carrying capacity.Herbs which have the same action and promote ovulation, might be useful for the treatment of PCOS.