Is it advisable to take Kalarchika for PCOD?

Question

Hi doctor,

My neighbor suggested Kalarchikai churanam. I started taking it two weeks ago, but yesterday I suddenly had mild pain in the lower left abdomen. I have had PCOD for the past three to four years. Can Kalarchikai be taken during periods if I have PCOD?

Kindly advice.

Answer 1

Hi,

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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 even in periods too. Pain or cramps may be due to irritation or constipation. It can be managed by symptomatic treatment.

You can take Kalarchika powder (Caesalpinia Bonducella) 0.11 ounces twice a day with warm water after meals. If bleeding is there then you can take Styplon (Indian Gooseberry, Indian Sarsaparilla, Lodh Tree) two tablets twice a day after meals. You should take the proper line of treatment for PCOD.

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