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Ashoka benefits and PCOS

Ashoka’s bark and leaves are particularly rich in bioactive compounds, the key players behind its nutraceutical properties. These compounds include:

•  Anti-inflammatory: Ashoka may help reduce inflammation in the body, potentially alleviating menstrual pain and discomfort.

 

•  Antioxidants: These compounds combat free radicals, protecting cells from damage and potentially promoting overall health.

 

•  Uterine Tonic: Ashoka extracts may act as a uterine tonic, promoting overall uterine health and potentially regulating menstrual cycles.

 

•  Hormonal Balancing: Early research suggests Ashoka may influence hormonal balance, which could be beneficial for various women’s health concerns.

 

•  Anti-microbial: This property might offer protection against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.

 

•  Anti-diabetic: Early research suggests Ashoka may have potential benefits in managing blood sugar levels.

 

•  And More: Ashoka also exhibits anti-ulcer, anti-nephrolithiatic (kidney stone prevention), and anthelmintic (anti-worm) activities, suggesting its broad spectrum of health benefits.

 

Shatavari benefits and PCOS

• In case of PCOS, we do require some medications that dissolve the cysts. Shatavari is an herb that helps to balance the hormones which are impaired in PCOS, maintains hormone levels, maintains HPO-axis, and maintains ovarian plexus.
• Also it prevents the production of new cysts and even prevents the remission of the disease.
• Shatavari helps to maintain the duration of the menstrual cycle (3 to 7 days), an interval of the menstrual cycle (28 to 35 days) and blood flow during menses.
• Moreover it improves uterine and ovarian health.

 

Ashwagandha benefits and PCOS

PCOS is a multifaceted condition and individuals with PCOS can experience few or many varying symptoms.  Below we will highlight how ashwagandha may improve some of the common symptoms associated with PCOS.

1. Hormone balance

The adaptogenic nature of ashwagandha can be used to create harmony within the hormone regulation system within the body. As PCOS is usually caused by an imbalance of many hormones (oestrogen, testosterone, luteinising hormone & follicle stimulating hormone etc), attempts to regulate them is key to symptom management. Ashwagandha alongside other treatments can help regulate these hormones and thus improve the management of PCOS (2).

2. Stress management

Stress reduction is a key way to manage and control life with PCOS and is often one of the first recommendations following diagnosis. Ashwagandha has been used extensively in ayurvedic treatments to alleviate stress. It is thought to do this by blocking or reducing the effect of hormones related to stress such as cortisol. High cortisol levels tend to be linked to higher blood sugar levels, and reduced insulin secretion as this allows the body to be ready for action in times of stress.

A systematic review of randomised controlled trials (the gold standard for clinical studies!) exploring the effects of ashwagandha on stress, found significant reductions in both stress and anxiety following supplementation. These studies were in people without PCOS, and although it is promising that they conclude that ashwagandha can reduce stress and anxiety, the authors also suggest that further high-quality studies are needed to firmly establish the clinical efficacy of the plant in stress management. Despite this need for further research, especially in those with PCOS, it is possible that the stress reduction benefits seen in these studies can be applied to managing stress with PCOS (3).

3. Sleep management

Although the exact causes are unknown, many individuals with PCOS can experience problems with sleep, such as sleep apnea and general tiredness. Research has suggested that many of the conditions associated with PCOS such as insulin resistance, cortisol & melatonin function, and even stress and anxiety, may contribute to poor sleep (4).

Studies have suggested that ashwagandha supplementation is linked to better quality sleep (5), especially in those with insomnia (6) Animal studies suggest that this sleep promoting effect of ashwagandha is due to its impact on receptors of a neurotransmitter in the brain called GABA (7).

So if you experience sleep problems then trialling ashwagandha in combination with other strategies to improve sleep may be useful in the short term, however it is best to discuss with a healthcare professional who can advise you on the best dose and how long to supplement  for in order to best avoid side effects.

4. Blood sugar regulation & insulin resistance

Women with PCOS are at a greater risk of insulin resistance, which can lead to many symptoms including weight gain, irregular periods and even infertility.

Studies in animals have shown that ashwagandha can help regulate blood glucose levels and thus improve insulin resistance (8), and a small human study involving 6 people with diabetes found ashwagandha may help manage blood sugar levels as they found ashwagandha supplementation led to a decrease in blood sugars comparable to that of an oral hypoglycemic drugs (9). Although promising, these studies are small and limited in number so before we can make recommendations on the use of ashwagandha for managing insulin resistance in PCOS many more good quality studies are needed.

5. Improves cholesterol

Individuals with PCOS are more likely to have higher levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (harmful & damaging cholesterol that can lead to cardiovascular disease). This is possibly caused by insulin resistance in PCOS (10). 

Research has shown total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels were significantly reduced in female rats when given a supplement of ashwagandha. It is important to note however that this may not apply to humans and so more research may be needed to fully understand how effective ashwagandha is in improving cholesterol levels.

6. Fertility

Irregular menstrual cycles are a common result of PCOS, possibly leading to issues in fertility. Ashwagandha has the potential to improve many factors related to successful conception including libido, overall wellbeing, stress levels as well as maintaining key hormones (testosterone, LH, oestrogen) (11), though again, there is limited research in this area and so more studies are needed to make solid recommendations.

7. Inflammation

Inflammation is common in individuals with PCOS. Although there are no studies available testing ashwagandha for inflammation in PCOS, studies have suggested that ashwagandha reduces the production of molecules that cause inflammation within the body whilst also increasing the production of those that reduce inflammation. Therefore this may be helpful in reducing the symptoms and pains usually associated with inflammation in PCOS (12), but we cannot make recommendations for PCOS until it has been studied in this population.

Chamomile benefits and PCOS

Chamomile flowers are used in alternative medicine for its anti-spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory effects. Antispasmodic properties of chamomile ease menstrual cramps and lessen the possibility of premature labor. This medicinal herb also stimulates menstruation. In this study, we evaluated the effects of Chamomile alcoholic-extract on the biochemical and clinical parameters in a rat model of PCOS.

 

Conclusion

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