Is there a remedy for endometriosis in Ayurveda?

Ayurvedic treatment for endometriosis work on the following 4 aspects – Balance of vata dosha is the most important Balance of pitta dosha Elimination of toxins Strengthening the digestive system There are many dietary and life style changes, ayurvedic medicines and therapies that help in balancing the doshas. Rest is the second best remedy for balancing apana vata. Ayurvedic herbal treatment reduces the pain, unblocks the channels, reduces the endometrial tissues outside the uterus and reduces inflammation. The treatment aims to eliminate the root cause of the condition.

 

Panchakarma treatments are safe and effective in endometriosis.

 

1)Vamana or purgation with herbal medicine eliminates the toxins out of the body.

2)Abhyanga/snehana or massage – it enhances the lymphatic and blood circulation.

3)Swedana – it is a medicated steam bath.

4)Pizchil –it involves slow dripping of warm medicated oil on the body while doing massage.

5)Udvartana – the therapy eliminates the toxins from the lymphatic system.

6)Vasti chikitsa – it is the best therapy for pacifying vata dosha and the medicated enema is chosen as per the dosha.

 

The method involves administration of medicated oil/ghee through the urethra, rectum and vaginal route. Uttara basti is the term used when the basti therapy is given through uterine and vaginal route. It is the best treatment for gynecological disorders especially in endometriosis-associated infertility. Ayurvedic treatment has shown significant result in endometriosis. A right treatment plan helps in curbing the symptoms and balance the doshas.