{"id":166,"date":"2020-04-30T12:02:32","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T11:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/84.18.216.250\/~herbalreality\/?post_type=condition&#038;p=166"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:42:44","slug":"menopause-ayurvedic-perspective","status":"publish","type":"condition","link":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/condition\/menopause-ayurvedic-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"Menopause: An Ayurvedic perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Menopause is a period of transition accompanied by physical and emotional changes. Understand how to support this time using Ayurvedic principles and herbs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-4a4c1d7 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-accordion--open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><style>.ugb-4a4c1d7 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Understanding menopause: The Ayurvedic view of the menopause<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"2279\" height=\"1519\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16155458\/Menopause-An-Ayurvedic-perspective.jpg\" alt=\"Menopause An Ayurvedic Perspective\" class=\"wp-image-15581\" style=\"width:557px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16155458\/Menopause-An-Ayurvedic-perspective.jpg 2279w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16155458\/Menopause-An-Ayurvedic-perspective-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16155458\/Menopause-An-Ayurvedic-perspective-1300x866.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16155458\/Menopause-An-Ayurvedic-perspective-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2279px) 100vw, 2279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Menopause is not mentioned in classic Ayurvedic texts, which suggests that Indian women living a more natural lifestyle experienced fewer symptoms in earlier times. While this may be true, one can also say the main focus was on the promotion of fertility and healthy pregnancy. However, Ayurveda has very successful treatments for the alleviation of menopausal symptoms to support this natural transition experienced by all women.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conventional medicine, menopause is treated as a \u2018long term hormonal deficiency\u2019, however menopause isn\u2019t an illness but a natural transition for us to be attuned to.&nbsp; The accepted definition of menopause is the day that a woman has not had a period for 12 months.&nbsp; Post-menopause starts the day after menopause. Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause when hormonal changes start to occur, resulting in mood, physical and menstrual cycle changes. Women usually start to notice these changes during their 40s, although they can happen earlier.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayurveda offers a way to predict specific signs and symptoms based on <em>dosha<\/em> imbalances during the transition. For example, if <em>vata dosha<\/em> (air and ether elements) is high, there will be more dryness. If <em>pitta<\/em> (fire and water) is high, more heat related symptoms will be experienced. What is clear is that the more balanced a woman is entering this life junction, the smoother the transition will be. For a woman to get the most out of this time, she needs perspective and preparation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-1b5dd19 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-1b5dd19 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">How does menopause work?<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>Different stages of life are deeply influenced by each of the three <em>doshas<\/em> in Ayurveda, and the junctions when they shift is seen as a time of flux . At menopause, a woman is considered to be moving from her years of achieving and accomplishment&nbsp; (dominated by <em>pitta dosha<\/em>) to a new era of clarity, insight and wisdom as <em>vata dosha<\/em> starts to dominate. As <em>vata<\/em> also has a dispersing nature, the traditional role of women was to share insights and wisdom with society. If a woman has been busy running a household, family and career, menopause offers a time to take a deep breath and allow awareness to shift inwards, then share her newfound wisdom.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"1300\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/21124939\/Woman-menopause-perimenopause-case-study-hot-flush-scaled-1300x867.jpg\" alt=\"Menopause\" class=\"wp-image-5059\" style=\"width:543px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/21124939\/Woman-menopause-perimenopause-case-study-hot-flush-scaled-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/21124939\/Woman-menopause-perimenopause-case-study-hot-flush-scaled-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/21124939\/Woman-menopause-perimenopause-case-study-hot-flush-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/21124939\/Woman-menopause-perimenopause-case-study-hot-flush-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/21124939\/Woman-menopause-perimenopause-case-study-hot-flush-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A gradual cessation of menstruation or a lengthening of the time between each period is the primary signal for menopausal onset. It naturally occurs anywhere between the mid-thirties to mid-fifties, but typically between the ages of 45\u201355. Ina woman younger than 40 showing symptoms, a diagnosis of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) may be given. Clinical confirmation that a woman is experiencing menopause can be achieved through the results of hormone assays. Postmenopausal women have elevated levels of serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and serum luteinising hormone (LH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FSH and LH are essential hormones in the female reproductive system, helping to regulate and stimulate ovarian cycles through feedback mechanisms to the ovaries and the hypothalamus. Peri-menopausal women are women who have begun to move from the reproductive to the non-reproductive stage and are experiencing menstrual irregularity and symptoms such as hot flushes and sweating. During this stage, levels of FSH have increased. As the menopause progresses into the perimenopausal stage, FSH levels continue to rise, and LH also begins to increase until both hormone levels are well elevated past their typical values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oestrogen is a catabolic sex hormone with a wide range of roles and influences, including reproduction, digestion, mood, fat metabolism, fluid ratios, skin pigmentation and breaking down muscle mass. Testosterone, and to a slight degree progesterone, are anabolic sex hormones that promote lean body mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outcome of menopause is low oestrogen and progesterone levels, which can cause the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause. More serious health conditions can also affect postmenopausal women who show a rapid loss of bone density (osteoporosis) and no longer have the pre-menopausal protection from ischaemic heart disease due to hormonal changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conventional medicine, menopause is treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT),&nbsp; consisting of oestrogen and, most commonly, also progesterone. Testosterone may also be given for reduced sex drive (1). There have been decades of controversy regarding HRT, the prescription of which was reduced after clinical research linked it with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, stroke and thromboembolic disease (2). However, in 2024, the WHI researchers published 20 years of follow up data, which showed no increase in deaths from breast cancer or cardiovascular disease, along with a <em>decrease<\/em> in all-cause mortality when HRT was started under age 60 or less than 10 years after the final menstrual period (3). Key findings show how to individualise HRT for each woman\u2019s situation, such as making sure women start HRT at the right age, and that the treatment is administered in the appropriate form.&nbsp; Reduced risk of osteoporosis, bone fracture, colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease are also cited (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, despite such shifts in the research paradigm, HRT is not suitable for many women. This includes those with a history of breast cancer, oestrogen-dependent cancer, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, angina or myocardial infarction and active liver disease with abnormal liver function tests (1). Many women not experiencing these issues may also choose to explore the herbal route of support out of personal preference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-bcdce7a ugb-39e0dd3 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-39e0dd3 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Common symptoms in menopause<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>The alteration in the hormonal balance often results in symptoms, such as (5):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changes to mood including low mood, anxiety, mood swings and low self-esteem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problems with memory or concentration (brain fog)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot flushes, with sudden feelings of hot or cold in the face, neck and chest accompanied by potential dizziness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty sleeping, which may be a result of night sweats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Palpitations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches and migraines that are worse than usual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle aches and joint pains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Altered body shape and weight gain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin changes including dry and itchy skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced sex drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaginal dryness and pain, itching or discomfort during sex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensitive teeth, painful gums or other mouth problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Ayurvedic perspective, symptoms can be grouped according to which dosha is most aggravated as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Vata<\/em><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Irregular cycles, mood swings, poor concentration, nervousness, anxiety, memory loss, insomnia, constipation, reduced bone density, dry skin and mucous membranes (including vagina), lowered libido and hot and cold flushes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Pitta<\/em><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Heavy bleeding during perimenopause, anger, high blood pressure, excessive irritability, headaches, skin rashes, digestive upset, heat and burning, sensations and hot flushes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Kapha<\/em><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Weight gain, fluid retention, depression, lethargy and feelings of mental and physical heaviness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-4c5422f ugb-a955e06 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-a955e06 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Ayurvedic herbs for menopause<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/aloe-vera\/\"><img width=\"2100\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18090046\/Fresh-Aloe-vera-gel-Aloe-vera.jpg\" alt=\"Aloe vera (Aloe vera)\" class=\"wp-image-14924\" style=\"width:561px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18090046\/Fresh-Aloe-vera-gel-Aloe-vera.jpg 2100w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18090046\/Fresh-Aloe-vera-gel-Aloe-vera.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18090046\/Fresh-Aloe-vera-gel-Aloe-vera.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18090046\/Fresh-Aloe-vera-gel-Aloe-vera-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18090046\/Fresh-Aloe-vera-gel-Aloe-vera-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aloe vera (<em>Aloe vera<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Aloe vera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/aloe-vera\/\">Aloe vera<\/a>\u00a0(<em>Aloe vera<\/em>)<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>is cooling, nourishing and anti-inflammatory. The gel and juice are a wonderful tonic for the female reproductive system. It is a sweet bitter that helps to nourish dry mucous membranes and clear inflammatory heat from the body. Its high polysaccharide content heals mucous membranes and calms inflammation and irritation, so it is especially helpful with more <em>pitta dosha<\/em> related symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ashoka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashoka<em>\u00a0<\/em>(<em>Saraca ashoka<\/em>)<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>means \u2018remover of sorrow\u2019, attesting to its ability to remove pain and discomfort. Its potent\u00a0haemostatic quality makes it a first port of call for any excessive uterine bleeding, or other forms of discharge. Its bitter and astringent flavour points to its cooling and dry qualities that help tone the uterus and treat prolapse, giving strength and form where that has been lost. It is a renowned\u00a0<em>garbhashaya rasayana,\u00a0<\/em>rejuvenating the uterus and reproductive system along with supporting dysmenorrhea and pain.<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>Its ability to clear\u00a0<em>ama<\/em>\u00a0congestion from\u00a0<em>arthava srotas<\/em>\u00a0make ashoka valuable in treating cysts, fibroids and endometriosis that may accompany menopause.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ashwagandha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/ashwagandha\/\">Ashwagandha<\/a> (<em>Withania somnifera<\/em>) has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda to nourish the mind and enhance<em> <\/em>vigour through being a rejuvenative <em>rasayana.<\/em> It is both an adaptogen and tonic \u2014 calming the stress response and building energy so it is especially helpful with more <em>vata dosha<\/em> related symptoms.\u00a0It particularly supports restorative sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These properties make it an ideal support for women going through what can be considered as a \u2018second puberty\u2019 with all the physical and emotional change that entails. Ashwagandha is also used in any menstrual imbalances seen in perimenopause, caused by a deficient condition with an aggravation of\u00a0<em>vata<\/em>\u00a0and uterine spasms including dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea and weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gokshura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/gokshura\/\">Gokshura<\/a><em>\u00a0<\/em>(<em>Tribulus terrestris<\/em>) has mild, sweet and bitter properties which help balance all three <em>doshas<\/em> and the entire system. It has a unique ability to both remove stagnant fluids and moisten dryness. Its spiky thorns symbolise its ability to scrape out obstructions, so use it whenever\u00a0<em>vata, pitta<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0<em>kapha<\/em>\u00a0are blocking the pelvis and interfering with menstruation. It is helpful for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/condition\/dysmenorrhoea\/\">dysmenorrhoea<\/a>, amenorrhoea or menstrual irregularity. Gokshura, whether for its potent steroidal saponins or its sweet\u00a0<em>rasayanic<\/em>\u00a0quality, is a remarkable tonic, bringing strength, rejuvenation and replenishing libido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Liquorice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/liquorice\/\">Liquorice<\/a> <em>\u00a0<\/em>(<em>Glycyrrhiza glabra<\/em>) strengthens and supports the nervous system and adrenal glands through the production of constituents that mimic those found in the adrenal cortex. It modifies the body\u2019s own stress response to prevent the onset of adrenal exhaustion and exerts a tonifying effect throughout the body.\u00a0 It has an affinity for the endocrine system, exerting a rejuvenative effect and helping with menstrual and menopausal issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/rose\/\">Rose<\/a> (<em>Rosa centifolia \/ Rosa x damascena<\/em>) has a naturally cooling and anti-inflammatory effect when used internally and externally, making it suited for hot and irritated conditions. Its petals are astringent, helping to stop bleeding and reduce inflammation. It clears heat from the uterus and blood and is used in dysmenorrhoea, metrorrhagia, endometriosis and fibroids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rose acts as a nervine by calming and relaxing the nervous system, with a particular impact upon the heart as an organ relieving emotional and physical tension. It can also help to alleviate PMS symptoms associated with irritability, emotional sensitivity and heat. It can also enhance libido and fertility. Its cooling and drying qualities have made rosewater an excellent solution for menopausal hot flushes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/sage\/\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/21123215\/green-sage.jpeg\" alt=\"Sage (Salvia officinalis)\" class=\"wp-image-8926\" style=\"width:568px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/21123215\/green-sage.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/21123215\/green-sage.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/21123215\/green-sage.jpeg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/21123215\/green-sage-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/21123215\/green-sage-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sage (<em>Salvia officinalis<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/sage\/\">Sage<\/a>\u00a0(<em>Salvia officinalis<\/em>)<em> <\/em>is a deeply nourishing and restoring tonic for the nervous system, digestive tract and cognitive organs.<em> <\/em>One of the most renowned traditional uses of sage is to reduce excessive perspiration. As a result, it has become very popular for use during menopause. Sage is also supportive for short-term or intermittent use during menopause for helping to improve mood and cognitive function.\u00a0 Sage also has several uses in herbal medicine for the treatment of female reproductive conditions. Its astringent effects on the uterine tissues make it specific for heavy and painful menstruation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shatavari<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/shatavari\/\">Shatavari\u00a0<\/a>(<em>Asparagus racemosus<\/em>) is a renowned women\u2019s tonic, containing natural pre-precursors to hormones that help reduce menopausal symptoms. Shatavarin and sarsapogenin are two key constituents responsible for its oestrogenic activity but are not phyto-oestrogens. It also contains steroidal glycosides with a strong anti-inflammatory effect in the urinary, reproductive and digestive systems. Its mucilaginous nature makes it an excellent remedy for hot, dry and irritated mucous membranes, including vaginal dryness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also classed as an adaptogen and contains a proportion of immune stimulating polysaccharides, making it nutritive and tonifying to a weakened immune system exacerbated by stress. It has also shown great promise in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herbalism\/herbal-research\/research-seeds\/shatavari-musculoskeletal-health-in-postmenopausal-women\/\">strengthening muscle function in postmenopausal women<\/a>, as part of a healthy aging regimen specifically to enhance resistance training, or for sarcopenic populations (6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Triphala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/triphala\/\">Triphala<\/a>\u00a0is one of Ayurveda&#8217;s most famous formulas for clearing obstructions. It draws stagnating toxins out of the tissues to be eliminated naturally and can be of great digestive support during menopause. Addressing constipation will reduce sluggishness in the pelvic region which affects the cycle and can worsen any perimenopause symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/fampra.oxfordjournals.org\/content\/24\/5\/468.abstract?sid=ac553b88-7bb9-41df-a146-0be2a1d4e1ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clinical study has demonstrated that herbal treatment improved menopausal symptoms,<\/a>\u00a0particularly hot flushes and low libido (7). It suggests that herbal treatment could be considered a valid treatment choice for women. More research in this area could lead to the recommendation of specific herbal therapeutic approaches by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). This could be of great benefit to those who are not helped by currently funded medical approaches to managing menopause. This study also shows there is an herbal option which GPs could consider when advising women suffering from menopausal symptoms for whom hormone replacement therapy is contraindicated for clinical reasons or by choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1eaa4adea4a6e943165f076d8b7833b\" style=\"color:#ed6e17\"><em><strong>Please note: <\/strong>If you are not getting relief with these remedies, consult your doctor or your Ayurvedic practitioner.\u00a0If there are any serious underlying health conditions or if one is taking pharmaceuticals, it is important to check for interactions. It is always best to consult a qualified clinical herbalist or doctor.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-a94f648 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-a94f648 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Diet and lifestyle to support menopause<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/21124546\/Healthy-oats-seeds-eating-nutrition-diet-digestion-bowl-spoon-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5733\" style=\"width:429px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/21124546\/Healthy-oats-seeds-eating-nutrition-diet-digestion-bowl-spoon-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/21124546\/Healthy-oats-seeds-eating-nutrition-diet-digestion-bowl-spoon-scaled.jpg 667w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/21124546\/Healthy-oats-seeds-eating-nutrition-diet-digestion-bowl-spoon-scaled.jpg 867w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/21124546\/Healthy-oats-seeds-eating-nutrition-diet-digestion-bowl-spoon-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/21124546\/Healthy-oats-seeds-eating-nutrition-diet-digestion-bowl-spoon-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/21124546\/Healthy-oats-seeds-eating-nutrition-diet-digestion-bowl-spoon-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dietary support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foods and herbs that balance oestrogen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jech.bmj.com\/content\/72\/8\/733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A 2018 study looked at how diet influenced the age of menopause<\/a> and found a high intake of oily fish and fresh legumes was associated with a significantly later onset of natural menopause (8). Refined pasta and rice were associated with earlier menopause, supporting recommendations mentioned below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cruciferous vegetables <\/strong>such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and cabbage contain several powerful nutrients that help metabolise oestrogenic molecules. They also contain sulfur containing nutrients such as Sulfurophane that enhance liver detoxification processes and destroy cancer cell formation. Broccoli sprouts 50\u2013100g\/day are a good way to get this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alliums<\/strong> including garlic, onions, scallions, chives and leeks are all rich in sulfur-containing amino acids and the powerful flavone antioxidant quercetin that help the liver detoxify and reduce the production of oestrogen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Healthy fats<\/strong> are rich in saturated and omega-3 fatty acids. Favour plant-based fats such as coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil and avocados. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/hemp-seed\/\">Hemp seed oil<\/a>\u00a0(C<em>annabis sativa<\/em>)<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>is especially recommended, as it is full of Omega 3-6-9 essential fatty acids and nourishes the body\u2019s mucous membranes. Omega 3 also helps to create prostaglandins, which can reduce water retention and normalise hormone levels. Raw nuts (besides peanuts) and seeds contain oestrogen balancing plant sterols. Organic poultry, wild-caught salmon, wild game and 100% grass-fed beef are the best animal fats for healthy hormone function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legumes <\/strong>such as<strong> <\/strong>lentils, tofu and tempeh contain phytoestrogens that help balance oestrogen and progesterone levels. Soy is already well known for its phytoestrogenic action, but all pulses have an effect on hormone levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mushrooms<\/strong> also regulate oestrogen levels. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/shiitake-mushroom\/\">shitake<\/a> (<em>Letinula edodes<\/em>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/maitake\/\">maitake<\/a> (<em>Grifola frondosa<\/em>), button and cep (<em>Boletus edulis<\/em>) mushrooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fibre<\/strong> binds to hormones in the gut and encourages elimination. So, aim for plenty of vegetables and other whole plant foods: beans, lentils and chickpeas, easy-to-digest grains such as oats and brown rice, and nuts and seeds.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Antioxidant rich herbs <\/strong>include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/oregano\/\">oregano<\/a> (<em>Origanum vulgare<\/em>),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/thyme\/\">thyme<\/a> (<em>Thymus vulgaris<\/em>),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/rosemary\/\">rosemary<\/a> (<em>Salvia rosmarinus<\/em>),\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/sage\/\">sage<\/a>\u00a0(<em>Salvia officinalis<\/em>) and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/turmeric\/\">turmeric<\/a>\u00a0(<em>Curcuma longa<\/em>) are rich in volatile oils that promote liver detoxification. Turmeric also has a potent ability to destroy oestrogen receptor-positive cancer cells, which are commonly found in breast, uterine, ovarian and prostate cancer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chlorophyll <\/strong>is one of the most potent and life-giving substances on the planet, giving green foods their colour. Chlorophyll-rich foods have a deep green colour and they are extraordinarily useful in purifying the body of toxins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fermented foods<\/strong> contain organic acids, antioxidants, enzymes and probiotics that enhance gut function and eliminatory channels. These include sauerkraut, kimchi and fermented soy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lignans: <\/strong>Using two tablespoons of freshly-ground flaxseed everyday helps to establish a healthy oestrogen balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Herbal teas:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/green-tea\/\">Green tea<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/licorice\/\">liquorice<\/a>\u00a0(<em>Glycyrrhiza glabra<\/em>)<em> <\/em>specifically help balance oestrogen levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A few things to minimise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heavy, difficult-to-digest foods which can put pressure on the liver, a key organ in maintaining hormonal health.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot spices, greasy food, very cold foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snacks and drinks with a high sugar content and refined carbohydrates as blood sugar fluctuations can directly trigger hot flushes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coffee increases blood pressure, heart rate and dilates the peripheral skin vessels and hence encourages sweating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcohol\u00a0 dilates the peripheral blood vessels and encourages sweating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ayurveda lifestyle suggestions in menopause<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adequate rest and sleep are essential, as well as managing stress<\/strong>.\u00a0In times of stress, a woman\u2019s body will divert resources from creating sex hormones to stress hormones (adrenalin and cortisol). Women often notice that the surge of adrenaline caused by stress can directly trigger some of the unpleasant symptoms of perimenopause, such as hot flushes and irritability. Manage stress with plenty of rest and practices such as yoga and meditation.\u00a0 Additionally, now is the time to explore<strong> <\/strong>paths to deep inner peace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ayurvedic oil massage<\/strong> can be beneficial in supporting both perimenopause and menopause. Try a regular self-massage or professional massage with warm oil to increase circulation, calm\u00a0<em>vata<\/em>, and the nervous system and prevent dry skin. The beauty of an Ayurvedic self-massage is that it will only take around 20 minutes and costs nothing.\u00a0 Use cold-pressed, organic oils such as sesame oil.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daily exercise<\/strong> is crucial for managing menopause and beyond, preventing weight gain, lowering stress levels and improving mood. Aerobic exercise is ideal, but strength training should be included to support muscle mass and bone density. Strength training can include weight training, strength-based exercise classes or specific bodyweight exercises.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vaginal douching<\/strong> with herbs such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/triphala\/\">triphala<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/shatavari\/\">shatavari (<em>Asparagus racemosus<\/em>),<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/aloe-vera\/\">aloe vera<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/rubus\/\">raspberry leaf<\/a> (<em>Rubus idaeus<\/em>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/rose\/\">rose<\/a> (<em>Rosa <\/em>spp.) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/licorice\/\">liquorice<\/a><strong> <\/strong>which make a cleansing or nourishing decoction. Of all Ayurveda&#8217;s extensive treatments, this is seen as the single most essential practice for women, from menarche to menopause and beyond (9). With proper guidance, this is a simple self care practice to use at home.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vaginal steaming <\/strong>(<em>yoni<\/em> steaming) involves a woman sitting or squatting over steaming water containing herbs such as those listed above. From the Ayurvedic perspective, steam has the qualities of being hot, subtle and spreading. Adding different herbs can enhance these properties for use during peri and menopause.\u00a0 This is not recommended during your period or pregnancy. With proper guidance, this is another simple self care practice that can be done at home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycle awareness around the menopause transition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Women have a clear monthly rest-activity-rest cycle that aligns with the menstrual cycle.\u00a0 In recent years, there have been fascinating developments in viewing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/health-lifestyle\/women-health\/four-seasons-menstrual-cycle\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6998\">menstrual cycle<\/a> as a self care tool to support women, which can be of great help during perimenopause when women are still cycling. A leading voice is\u00a0The Red School who talk about the new concept of &#8216;menstruality&#8217;: Framing a woman&#8217;s cycle as a potential guide to emotional and spiritual empowerment<strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>This approach can help manage menopause as both a phase of transformation and empowerment (10). For example, now is the time for women to pull away from the world as something is ending. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women may notice their interest in things starts to fade, with a growing gap between them and the world. It is perfectly normal to feel less interested in children, or partners as women honour the need to be with themselves and rest more. The invitation is to just \u2018tick over\u2019 for a time and not take on anything stressful if possible. Freeing up some time and energy in this way helps women reflect how best they can emerge into a rich and meaningful post menopausal life. This aligns with the Ayurvedic view of women moving from a time of achievement and accomplishment to a new era of clarity, insight and wisdom which the whole of society could benefit from.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-866070a ugb-f0eb5ec ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-f0eb5ec .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">References<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NICE. 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Understand how to support this time using Ayurvedic principles and herbs. Understanding menopause: The Ayurvedic view of the menopause Menopause is not mentioned in classic Ayurvedic texts, which suggests that Indian women living a more natural lifestyle experienced fewer symptoms in earlier times. While this may be true, one can also say the main focus was on the promotion of fertility and healthy pregnancy. 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