Ayurvedic Management Of Dysmenorrhea

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Most of the gynecological disorders occur as a result of the Vata Dosha. So the treatment aims to balance the Vata dosha. The management of dysmenorrhea involves the balance of Vata Dosha with the combination of therapies, herbs, and exercise and diet regimens.

Some of the therapies are explained below:

Panchakarma therapies are very effective for the management of acute and chronic menstrual pain. Some of the common Panchakarma procedures are pointed out below:

  • Abhyanga

    Abhyanga is a warm oil massage with Vata balancing herbs. An Abhyanga is an important therapy for Women’s reproductive health. By regular practice of Abhyanga, the cycles become regular with reduced period pain, a significant reduction in menstrual cramps, bloating, and overall discomfort. Ayurvedic massage leads to a free movement of Vata in the right direction, relieves the obstruction in the passage, and enhances the proper menstrual flow.

  • Vasti

    In Ayurveda, Vasti is called a medicated enema. A series of medicated oil, enemas, and decoction enemas were administered after the Ayurvedic massage and steam therapy. It is the most effective treatment to normalize the Apana Vata localized in the abdomen by entering the srotas (channels) by removing the spasm.

  • Uttar Basti

    As per Ayurvedic Treatment Uttar Basti is a procedure of therapeutic herbs, which are administered inside the uterus. This helps to remove the blockages of channels and provides more nutrition to the uterus.

  • Virechana

    Virechana is called therapeutic purgation in Ayurveda. If it is Chronic menstrual pain Virechana treatment is also suggested to balance dosha. This treatment is the administration of purgative substances for the cleansing of Pitta through the lower pathways. It is also a part of panchakarma treatment.


According to Ayurveda, all gynecologic disorders, including painful menstruation, are caused by a Vata dosha imbalance, which can be alleviated by a complete dosha cleanse. Abhyanga, Vasti, Uttar Basti, and Virechana are all capable of accomplishing this.