Heavy bleeding or menorrhagia can affect any woman of pre-menopausal age. It is not necessarily an indication of any serious problem, although heavy periods can happen as a result of certain conditions such as fibroids or PCOS. It can also be caused by the use of contraceptive devices.

Menorrhagia Treatment in Ayurveda

In the absence of any such obvious cause, Ayurveda regards heavy menstrual bleeding as being due to an excess of Pitta. The Ayurvedic treatment therefore utilises cooling herbs which pacify Pitta. A Pitta reducing diet is also prescribed; foods which are useful include green asparagus, carrots, beetroot and spinach.

Although yogic exercises are not generally recommended in the early stages of Ayurvedic menorrhagia treatment as they could aggravate the situation, the breathing exercise Sitkari Pranayama can be extremely beneficial in calming Pitta.

If you would like help with treating your heavy period bleeding don’t delay in calling the Yatan Holistic Ayurvedic Centre on 1300 552 260 to book an individual consultation.