As the name suggests, menopause does bring a pause in a woman’s life, however it doesn’t stop a person from living life to the fullest. When a woman doesn’t get her period for 12 months consecutively, she is said to have got menopause.
Menopause symptoms majorly include physical illness, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, depression, weight gain, sleep disturbance, mood symptoms, urinary complaints and uterine bleeding problems.
Complementary and alternative medicine
Menopause causes a lot of physical and emotional changes in a woman’s body, but it should not be considered as a disease. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been used alone or in combination with conventional therapies in menopause. There are Ayurveda treatments available, all …show more content…
During menopause the production of estrogen in the body is reduced. Ayurveda can help to provide the right amount of estrogen to balance the bodily systems. Ayurveda makes use of various plant-based products and helps to reduce the symptoms of menopause.
Rhodiola rosea Ayurveda involves the use of medicinal herbs to treat a mood disorder. Rhodiola rosea is recommended in many conditions, including irregular menopause, mild-to-moderate depression and dementia. Rhodiola rosea is a mild stimulant, so it should be taken in the morning to avoid sleep problems. It is also used in cancer, anxiety, influenza, common cold, bacterial infections, and migraines.
Saffron
Saffron is used in menopause, depression and Alzheimer’s disease .Saffron contains vitamin A, calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12. Saffron acts as an antioxidant and helps protect the human body from oxidant-induced stress. It is also rich in many vital vitamins, including vitamin A, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin-C. Saffron stigmas have been used as a flavouring base and colouring base in various food and drinks.