Cyst formation in ovaries from the point of view of Ayurveda
Women have two ovaries that produce eggs and the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Sometimes a fluid-filled sac called a cyst develops on the ovary. These cysts appear as pockets or fluid-filled sacs that are present in the ovary. Many women develop at least one cyst during their lifetime.
Often, ovarian cysts do not cause any symptoms, but they can appear if the cyst grows.
Ovarian cyst symptoms may include:
- Abdominal bloating or swelling
- Painful bowel movements
- Pelvic pain before or during the menstrual cycle, irregular menstruation, heavy bleeding
- Painful intercourse
- Pain in the lower back or thighs
- Breast tenderness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Large cysts lead to urinary retention or frequent urge to urinate.
According to Ayurveda, most of the women are dealing with cyst issue due to wrong eating habits and inactive lifestyle.
In the language of Ayurveda, the cysts are called “Granthi”, and are mainly the result of an aggravation of Kapha dosha. If the cyst is in the ovary, it is called “Andkosh Granthi”. Granthi shows that Mamsa (muscle fibers), Rakta (blood) and Medo Dhatu (tissue) are vitiated. When the level of toxins in the tissues increases, the body accumulates them as cysts around the ovaries. Thus, the presence of many cysts shows a high level of toxins in these dhatus (tissues).
How Ayurvedic doctors treat ovarian cysts
Main procedures in Ayurvedic treatments for ovarian cysts include principles of Samprapti Vighatana (to break the pathogenesis). The main treatments include medicines with Kapha balancing supplements. Ayurvedic therapies such as Udwarthanam, Uttara Vasti, Swedanam, Podikkizhi, Avagaham are beneficial and could be recommended by an Ayurvedic doctor.
The use of herbal Ayurvedic medicines helps to detoxify the body. Ayurveda offers herbal medicines and decoctions using the highest quality herbs to get effective results from Ayurvedic treatments with no side effects. Diet also plays an important role in the treatment of ovarian cysts.
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Ayurvedic tips for effective treatment of ovarian cysts
- Avoid white bread, pasta, potatoes, cereals, and snacks
- Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet
- Reduce the intake of sugar products, which increase Kapha
- Honey is an excellent sweetener for reducing Kapha
- Avoid stress and tension
- Follow an active lifestyle
- Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol and using drugs
Check the Ayurvedic treatment for other gynae diseases:
Infertility, Frigidity, Leucorrhoea, Menopause, Dysmenorrhoea, Amenorrhoea , Lower back pain, Uterine fibroids ( polyps) , Vaginitis, Cervix and uterus infections, Uterine prolapse, Breast pain and lumps, Vaginal itching, Vaginal discharge, Hormonal disbalance, Oligomenorrhoea , Acidity in pregnancy, Breastfeeding problems, Endometriosis, Pregnancy toxicosis, Miscarriage, Mastitis .
