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The location of the uterus itself is the

main home of vata dosha (air and space
humors). Therefore, the pathogenesis

of fibroids is predominantly due to
the involvement of vata and kapha
dosha accumulation. Ayurvedic herbal

medications which pacify vata and
kapha dosha along with herbs that

are raktashodhaka (blood purifying),
lekhana (scraping) and shothahara
(anti-inflammatory) are beneficial for

treating uterine fibroids. As always, first
diet and lifestyle modifications are made

to clear the reproductive channels,
improve digestion, and remove toxins.
Case studies have shown giving Shigru

Guggulu, Kanchanar Guggulu, and
Haridra Khanda for several weeks have

shrunk the size of uterine fibroids.
These contain the herbs of triphala,
trikatu, kutki, nagarmotha, cardamom,

ajwain, cumin, and other herbs that
break down and eliminate hardened

kapha.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is
when a woman’s ovaries or the adrenal

glands make more testosterone than
usual. It also disrupts ovulation and
causes cysts to form on the ovaries.

Women who are obese are more like to
develop PCOS, and women with PCOS

are more at risk for diabetes and heart
disease. Symptoms of PCOS include
excess growth of hair on the face and

other areas, baldness on the scalp,
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