Ayurveda for women's health

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian herbal system of medicine has many important and useful herbs for women. Nature cure or ayurveda helps women find their body rhythm, which is closely linked to nature. Hence, women respond better to ayurveda treatment. The age old texts describe these unique herbs and medicinal plants and their compound formulations that can enhance the health of women.

Amalaki

Botanical name: emblica officinalis, family: euphorbiaceae

Amalaki commonly known as gooseberry is a small to medium-sized tree with a crooked trunk and spreading branches. The fruit is extensively used for medicinal purpose.

The dried fruit prepared as a decoction and taken on a regular basis is useful in menorrhagia and leucorrhoea [a condition in which there is a white discharge from the vagina], and is an excellent post-partum restorative. Similarly the chakradatta recommends the fresh juice of amalaki with amalaki churna, taken with ghee and honey as a vajikarana rasayana— aphrodisiac. Here are some herbs that will charge up your sex life.