PCOD or Polycystic Ovarian Disease, seems to be on the rise nowadays with even young adults suffering from it. Ayurveda lists three important aspects of good health, viz; Aharam, Nidra and Brahmacharya, meaning food, sleep and sex. Untimely and unhealthy meals contribute greatly to a host of diseases including PCOD and cancers, and every ailment can manifest in a person whose food habits are not right. PCOD is a disease following hormonal imbalances, which could often lead to amenorrhoea, weight gain and abnormal facial and body hair growth.

Two common ayurvedic drugs that address PCOD and amenorrhoea are Ashoka vati and Raja Pravartini Vati. Both need proper guidance while consumption. Raja Pravartini Vati consists of Aloe vera, purified green vitriol (a kind of Ferrous sulphate), Borax and asafoetida. This is very effective in re-establishing the menstrual cycle. Yet another drug which can be used to treat gynaecological disorders is Lodhra. It is an age-old remedy for common gynaecological problems, from menarche to menopause.

Leading Ayurvedic hospital in Kerala, Itoozhi Ayurveda conducts regular clinics to diagnize and treat fertility related disorders and amongst them PCOD tops the list. Treatment is approached holistically, for complete examination and diagnosis, and assist and enable in treatment. The Itoozhi Namboothiri Family is considered to be one of the authentic Vaidya Kudumbams in Ayurvedic Science. The Itoozhi Ayurveda family has sustained and developed Ayurveda through centuries by constant and scientific observations and researches.

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