6 Ayurvedic Herbs for Women’s Wellbeing

A lot of research is being carried out nowadays to understand the health issues revolving around women. With the technological advancement at play, people have simplified the ways to uncover the discomforts women bear through different ages.

Adding on to this, they are also coming up with solutions to nip their concerns in the bud itself. Picking up on the same, we are here to take you through the top 6 herbs acting as tonics to make you feel better.

ASHWAGANDHA

Wanna know an interesting story behind its name?  ASHWAGANDHA is a Sanskrit word which means “smell of horse” and this hints directly at its potential ability to increase strength or at the scent of the herb itself.

Science also says that the extracts or powder from this plant’s root or leaves are used to treat conditions like anxiety and fertility issues. It is perhaps able to do this because of the presence of adaptogen, a substance that helps the body cope with stress. Hence, making it best for our women.

ASHOKA

The herb whichaids in relieving women from abdominal pain and other spasms. This ayurvedic herb also helps to treat irregular menstrual cycles, amenorrhea, leukorrhea, fibroids, cysts and other related disorders. The most exciting fact is that this herb is also known as “the herb that decreases your sorrow.” Owing to this, as per some studies, it is also popularly known as the “friend of women.” It is used in the management of raktpradara (menorrhagia) and other female reproductive problems. Therefore, as a woman, you should have some Ashoka with you all the time.

MANJISTHA

With its property of Raktashodhak (blood purifier) and Pitta balancing, is third herb in line. It assists in purifying blood and in improving liver functions. Some people have even consumed this herb effectively to manage their skin disorders like psoriasis. If you want to give it a shot, just follow these steps and you will be good to go.
1. Take ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Manjistha powder.
2. For maximum benefit, swallow it with lukewarm water after lunch and dinner.

That’s it. A simple two-step solution, clubbed with its healing property of Ropan is all that you would ever ask for.

ARJUNA

It’s time for ARJUNA now. This fourth herb single handedly educates us that vibrant heart health is not only a matter of physiology, but depends just as much on the cultivation of mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Considering the same, it won’t be wrong to claim that arjuna may just be the heart’s herbal hero. Having the assistance of this herb shall certainly be beneficial to the heart of all the women who have time and again being over-burdened by their personal and professional demands.

DASUHMULA

Did you know that DASHMULA herb is the best home remedy when it comes to the food allergy? If not, here is a brief on this fifth herb. With a few dosages of dashmula, your digestive problems and gas formation could be pacified smoothly. Perhaps this is why even the modern families resort to its intake when they struggle with their digestive system. Be it migraine, vomiting, nausea, or gastrointestinal symptoms, this Ayurvedic combination of the 10 roots can relieve them all.

SHATAVARI

Want to cope with physical and emotional stress? If yes, SHATAVARI is your stop. If we talk about this sixth herb of ours, till date, the medical scientists are juggling to establish a fixed dosage for use. This ayurvedic herb is available in different variants like powder, tablet, and liquid form. According to a few reports, a typical dose of shatavari tablets is 500 milligrams, up to two times a day. If it in liquid form, a typical dose of shatavari extract is 30 drops in water or juice, up to three times daily. Regardless of that, talk to your doctor or a natural health practitioner before incorporating shatavari in your routine, especially if you take medications or have health problems.

Now that you are abreast with the benefits revolving around these 6 herbs, do consider giving them a shot when required. If it is too much of an effort to make, Doctors and specialists have also suggested for the women to opt for supplements to enhance their metabolism. Some of these being the tonics like Sachi Saheli which has been there in the market for over a decade now. With its herbal mixture of 67 jadibutis, it removes the toxins from the bodies of women, especially during those 4 to 5 days of the month when they feel drained of their energy and are at a peak of irritation, fatigue and weakness. So, without further ado, try to understand what your body requires and furnish it with the same.