Key Takeaways — Uterine Fibroid & Ayurveda
Uterine fibroids are Kapha growths needing reduction therapy
Kanchanar Guggul is the most important fibroid herb in Ayurveda
Hormonal balance is essential for fibroid management
Weight management reduces estrogen dominance and fibroids
Surgery may be needed for very large or symptomatic fibroids
Understanding Uterine Fibroid in Ayurveda
Symptoms of Uterine Fibroid
Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
Pelvic pain or pressure
Frequent urination from bladder pressure
Difficulty emptying the bladder
Low back pain
Constipation from rectal pressure
Bloated or enlarged abdomen
Ayurvedic Causative Factors (Nidana)
- Kapha and Pitta dosha aggravation
- Estrogen dominance and hormonal imbalance
- Genetic predisposition
- Obesity and excess body fat
- Iron deficiency promoting fibroid growth
- Diet high in red meat and low in vegetables
- Vitamin D deficiency
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Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya-Apathya)
✓ Beneficial (Pathya)
- Iron-rich leafy greens and pomegranate
- Anti-estrogenic cruciferous vegetables — broccoli, cabbage
- Green tea for anti-fibroid properties
- Vitamin D rich foods and sunlight exposure
- Shatavari and Kanchanar for hormonal balance
✗ To Avoid (Apathya)
- Red meat which raises estrogen levels
- Dairy products especially in excess
- Alcohol which affects liver estrogen metabolism
- High-sugar and refined carbohydrate foods
- Soy products with phytoestrogenic effects