Ayurveda for PCOS: Holistic Balance & Hormonal Harmony

PCOS often corresponds to Kapha and Pitta imbalances, leading to sluggish metabolism, excess ama (toxins), and disrupted ojas (vital energy).

Ayurveda addresses root causes—fire dysregulation, toxin buildup, stress—rather than just symptoms.

This holistic approach restores balance through personalized lifestyle and dietary modifications.

Refer to pcosAyurvedaPrinciplesGraphic for the core Ayurvedic framework.

• • Complete a dosha assessment to determine your dominant and aggravated doshas.
• • Note signs of Kapha imbalance: weight gain, sluggish digestion, congestion.
• • Note signs of Pitta imbalance: irritability, inflammation, acne.
• • Note signs of Vata imbalance: irregular cycles, anxiety, dryness.

Favor warm, lightly spiced, cooked foods to stimulate Agni and reduce Ama.

Emphasize bitter, astringent, and pungent tastes—leafy greens, legumes, ginger, turmeric.

Avoid cold, raw, oily, and heavy foods that weaken digestion—dairy chocolates, deep‑fried items.

Stick to regular meal times and avoid snacking between to maintain metabolic rhythm.

• • Shatavari: tonifies reproductive tissues and balances hormones.
• • Ashwagandha: adapts to stress and regulates cortisol.
• • Turmeric: anti‑inflammatory and supports liver detoxification.
• • Triphala: gentle bowel tonic to eliminate toxins and support metabolism.

• • Start each morning with tongue scraping and oil pulling to clear toxins.
• • Practice abhyanga (self‑massage) before bathing to nourish tissues.
• • Drink warm water with lemon upon waking to ignite digestion.
• • Maintain a consistent wake/sleep schedule to regulate Vata.

• • Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose): opens pelvic region and supports ovarian function.
• • Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle): calms the nervous system and reduces stress.
• • Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall): enhances circulation and lymphatic drainage.
• • Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations): awakens digestion and balances Kapha.

Use warm sesame or almond oil; apply moderate pressure in circular motions over the lower abdomen, lower back, and legs.

Massage for 10–15 minutes before showering to enhance circulation and soothe nerves.

Focus on the pelvic area with gentle clockwise strokes to support reproductive organs.

• • Practice deep belly breathing (Dirgha Pranayama) for 5 minutes daily.
• • Incorporate short meditation or mindfulness breaks midday.
• • Maintain a wind‑down routine—warm oil foot bath, calming herbal tea, and early bedtimes.

Keep a daily log of meals, herbs, rituals, mood, and cycle symptoms.

Review monthly to identify patterns, adjust dosha‑balancing strategies, and celebrate improvements.

• • Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized formulations.
• • Join PCOS support circles and online groups focused on holistic approaches.
• • Attend local Ayurveda workshops or webinars to deepen your knowledge.

Ayurveda offers a comprehensive, individualized path to managing PCOS—transforming symptoms by restoring metabolic fire, clearing toxins, and nurturing vitality. Through consistent diet, herbs, movement, and rituals, you can cultivate lasting hormonal balance and well‑being.

• • Complete the doshaAssessmentGraphic questionnaire and note your primary imbalances.
• • Plan one week of meals using dietGuidelinesGraphic and herbalRemediesGraphic.
• • Schedule a daily 10‑minute abhyanga practice and three yoga asanas this week.
• • Join a community support group using communitySupportGraphic for accountability.