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title: How does traditional Ayurvedic medicine explain PMS? | Niyora
description: According to Ayurveda, PMS results from an imbalance of bodily elements, particularly a condition affecting something called Apana Vayu, which controls menstr
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Study, 2024

# How does traditional Ayurvedic medicine explain PMS?

According to Ayurveda, PMS results from an imbalance of bodily elements, particularly a condition affecting something called Apana Vayu, which controls menstrual flow and other body functions.

 Early or limited evidence

This is a theoretical review, not a study of women

## What they did

The authors reviewed texts from the Ayurvedic medical tradition along with modern medical literature to develop a theoretical understanding of how Ayurvedic concepts explain PMS.

## What they found

PMS symptoms include physical symptoms (acne, breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue), psychological symptoms (mood changes, aggression), and concentration problems. According to Ayurvedic theory, these come from imbalances in bodily elements called Tridosha. The Apana Vayu, which controls menstruation and other excretion, is thought to play a central role in causing PMS symptoms.

## What it means for you

This explores how Ayurveda understands PMS differently than modern medicine. However, this is theoretical analysis based on ideas rather than testing treatments in women. Ayurvedic concepts like Tridosha are not part of conventional medicine, so it's unclear how useful they are for treating PMS. The findings are based on theory rather than research evidence.

## About the study

Original title Theoretical and Hypothetical Study of Premenstrual Syndrome According to Ayurveda Authors Ashwini Bhosale, Sarita Vilas Ohol, Arati Patil Journal Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine Year 2024 Study design Study What was tested None - this is a theoretical analysis Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i2.1211](https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i2.1211)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Other herbal medicine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-herbal-other/)

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