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Women who drink milk and consume ghee added to foods; and dashamoola tea
ghee daily can maintain healthy consumed daily.
reproductive tissues and a sexual life
for a longer period of time (A.S. Sharira Finally, keeping the mind occupied
Sthana 1/64). Ashwagandha, in the form with healthy activities such as listening
of powder or arishta is wonderful to help to pleasant music, spiritual chanting,
with mood swings, anxiety, stress, and meditating, yoga, pranayama, socializing,
insomnia. Jeerak is useful for digestive and doing charitable works keep the mind
disorders and low agni. Balaristha is calm and elevates the mood. Exercising in
used in neurological conditions and moderation is extremely important to keep
vata-related bone and joint weakness. the body fit, bones strong, and for mental
For vaginal atrophy and urinary balance. Exposure to fifteen minutes of
tract infections, chandraphabha vati, sunlight daily provides vitamin D needed to
gokshuradi guggulu and trin panchamool keep our bones strong and bodies strong.
kwath are all useful. For hot flashes,
kamdudha ras and praval pishti are Menopause is a major transition period
effective in lowering pitta dosha and also in a woman’s life, but Ayurveda offers
as a source of calcium. Shatavari rasayana many pearls of wisdom which can make
is an all-around marvelous woman’s herb it easier, healthier, and happier for women
for strengthening the reproductive organs. to step into with a cloak of courage and
given to us by our ancient ancestors.
Eating foods rich in calcium such
as dairy and legumes, iron such as
spinach, fenugreek leaves, and jaggery, Uma Hingorani
Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner
and antioxidants in colorful fruits and
vegetables such as berries, pomegranates, References:
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health during menopause. In addition, Menopause: Overview.
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fenugreek-jaggery ladoos taken daily 3. Baranwal, V. (2015, June). IJMPNP. 1(1):20-
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with warm milk – to prevent mineral and 4. Cagnacci A. et al. (2019 Sep 18). Medicina.
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sesame seed powder added to ground 5. Anagha S., Deole Y.S. (2023, March 7).
ginger and cooked in jaggery – taken daily Menopausal Syndrome.
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