Survey study, 2021
How does Ayurveda explain premenstrual syndrome?
Ayurveda views PMS as an imbalance of body forces called Vata, Pitta and Kapha, caused by improper diet and lifestyle. This is a traditional medicine perspective, not based on research data.
What they did
Described how PMS appears in the menstrual cycle and explained it using Ayurveda, a traditional medicine system.
What they found
PMS involves physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms during the luteal phase (before menstruation) that improve with menstruation. Ayurveda explains this as imbalance in Vata dosha caused by improper diet and lifestyle.
What it means for you
Ayurveda offers a traditional medicine framework for understanding PMS causes, based on body balance rather than modern medicine. The explanation is based on traditional knowledge, not on research data.
About the study
- Original title
- CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME WITH MODERN AND AYURVEDA POINT OF VIEW
- Authors
- Khushboo Jha, K. Bharathi, Kajal Jha et al.
- Journal
- AYUSHDHARA
- Year
- 2021
- Study design
- Survey study
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.47070/ayushdhara.v7i6.669
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