It is an ayurvedic medicine used to treat gynecology-related diseases. Its scientific name is Caesalpinia bonducella. It is available in the form of a nut or powder.
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Can Kalarchi choornam be taken for fallopian tube blocks?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having Kalarchi choornam for cysts in my ovary. Is it effective for a fimbrial block in fallopian tube as well? Is it possible for me to get pregnant going on this choornam? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kalarchi choornam is a Siddha medicine used to treat ovarian cysts. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and with their consent take the medicines. Fimbrial blockage of fallopian tube mostly occurs due to ovarian cysts because of multiple large-si... Read Full »
Can kalarchikai powder taken for PCOD delay my periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I have PCOD, and I am taking Kalarchikai powder with pepper two times a day on an empty stomach, morning and evening. My periods come between 34 to 38 days, but it is already 42 days. Is this a side effect of Kalarchikai powder? I have gas and acne also. It has been almost 25 days since I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) is a hormonal disorder. It has some common symptoms like irregular periods, acne, unwanted facial hairs, weight gain, etc. However, the severity of the symptoms depends on how many hormonal imbalances are there. So it requires some inve... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am 39 years old and a mother. I did not get my periods from the last three months and I am not pregnant. Previously I had PCOD, I took kalarchikai with pepper for a month and stopped it due to typhoid fever. Please suggest what I should do. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query and understand your concern. I would like to know whether you have completed the treatment for typhoid or not? Whether you are taking any allopathic medicine for PCOD or not?As you mentioned the kalarchikai powder (Caesalpinia bonducella powder or ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have PCOD. Actually, I am taking Kalarchikai with pepper in the morning and evening. Can I take this during the ovulation period because I am trying to conceive? I am also takin Metformin. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You did not mention how long have you been taking this medicine and whether you are also taking allopathic treatment. For how long have you been trying to conceive? 1. As this medicine has very good effects on PCOS (p... Read Full »
Can Kalarchikai alone cure an ovarian cyst measuring 1.6 inches?
Query: Hi doctor, I am diagnosed with an ovarian cyst of 1.6" and advised for a laparoscopy. I do not want to go for that. Is Kalachikai enough for curing this? Is there anything else in Ayurveda that can cure this? Please reply. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ovarian cyst can manage naturally through ayurvedic medicines and yoga practices. Here is a big sized cyst. It can take some time to resolve. Only Kalachikai is not much enough. It needs other supportive medicines. Read Full »
Is it true that while taking Kalarchikai during PCOD, we would not get our periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I am taking Kalarchikai for 45 days, but I did not get my periods. I have a PCOD problem. Is true that while taking Kalarchikai during PCOD, we would not get our periods? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kalarchikai is good medicine to manage PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease). But you have not mentioned here how much you are taking and what is the size of cysts. Irregular menstruation depends on imbalances in FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (Luteinizing hor... Read Full »
I am obese and have PCOD. How to use Kalarchi kai powder?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old and a mother of 2.5 year old girl. I have PCOD and I am obese. I am continually taking oral contraceptives to get my periods. I have Kalarchi Kai powder but I do not know how to use it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kalarchi Kai powder is a well known Siddha medicine to manage PCOD (polycystic ovary syndrome). It is very effective in such kind of issues but It will take some time. Read Full »
Is it advisable to take Kalarchikai choornam for irregular periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having irregular periods. Shall I take kalarchikai choornam? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are several causes for irregular menstruation. PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is one of them. If you do have this issue then you can take kalarchikai (Caesalpinia Bonducella) 0.11 oz twice a day with warm water after meals for three months regularly. To rule ou... Read Full »
Can I make my period regular by taking Kalarchikai Choornam?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 years old. My height is 4'8", and weight is 99.21 Ibs. I have PCOD problem, but no thyroid. Now I missed my periods for three months. So, I am using kalarchikai with pepper everyday morning. I have been eating this for about 25 days now. How long should I take this for getting my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to help. Kalarchikai choornam (Caesalpinia Bonducella) is a well-known medicine to manage PCOD. Its dose and duration depend on the condition. You should take this choornam 0.11 oz twice a day with warm water after meals for 90 days regularly. Read Full »
I had abdominal pain after taking Kalarchika for PCOD. Can I continue it?
Query: Hello doctor, Can we take Kalarchika during periods as I have PCOD? I started to take it two weeks before but yesterday I suddenly had mild pain in the lower left abdomen. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kalarchika or Kalchikai is a well known Siddha medicine to manage PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease). In Ayurveda, it is identified as Kuberaksh or Lata karanja. It helps to reduce the size of an ovarian cyst and regulates hormonal imbalance. You should continue this eve... Read Full »