Ayurvedic Nutritional Interventions for Menstrual and Reproductive Health: A Narrative Review

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 01 | Page : 25 31
    By

    Pragya Panthi,

  • Hetal Baraiya,

  • Neha Pandya,

  • Sulochanakumari M. Rajpurohit,

  1. MS Scholar, Department of Prasutitantra evum Streeroga, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Prasutitantra evum Streeroga, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
  3. Professor, Department of Prasutitantra evum Streeroga, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
  4. MS Scholar, Department of Prasutitantra evum Streeroga, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Menstrual health is a mirror to women’s reproductive health. Proper understanding of menstrual pattern helps speculate womens’ overall health. Menstrual period is vital as it forms the base of regeneration of endometrium and concerns with initiation of follicular growth ultimately building the foundation for a healthy offspring. Ayurveda describes various unique regimen for females. Adherence to these regimen helps prevent as well as manage growing menstrual disorders and infertility along with upliftment of reproductive as well as overall health. The search was conducted on electronic databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar to explore published literatures with the keywords “nutrition”, “menstruation”, “reproductive health”, and “Ayurveda” in different combinations. The studies were screened for eligibility on the basis of their relevance. Also, classical texts of Ayurveda and other ancient texts were explored to screen relevant information. Only consumption of nutritious food doesn’t suffice nutritional needs; it requires good Agni (digestive/metabolic factors) for its absorption and assimilation. Food habits suggested in  Rajaswala Paricharya (menstrual regimen) like Havisya (a combination of ghee, Shali rice and milk) helps to keep Agni in balance and promotes stability. Garbhini (pregnant) and Sutika (puerpera) regimen, Pathya-apathya (un/wholesome) for different diseased conditions are advised in texts of Ayurveda. Apart from these, individual Prakriti (body constitution) and Vikriti (pathological state) can also be taken into consideration while planning the diet regimen of the female throughout the month or as per phases of menstrual cycle. Age wise food regimen can be planned as per the physiologic need of the female in different stages of life. Ayurveda offers a wide scope of food regimens that can be planned not just during the menstrual period but for the prevention as well as management of diseased conditions and also for promotion of women’s reproductive and overall health.

Keywords: Nutrition, Menstruation, Reproduction, Ayurveda, Rajaswala Paricharya.

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy ]

How to cite this article:
Pragya Panthi, Hetal Baraiya, Neha Pandya, Sulochanakumari M. Rajpurohit. Ayurvedic Nutritional Interventions for Menstrual and Reproductive Health: A Narrative Review. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy. 2026; 13(01):25-31.
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Pragya Panthi, Hetal Baraiya, Neha Pandya, Sulochanakumari M. Rajpurohit. Ayurvedic Nutritional Interventions for Menstrual and Reproductive Health: A Narrative Review. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy. 2026; 13(01):25-31. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoasyn/article=2026/view=237769


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Volume 13
Issue 01
Received 27/01/2026
Accepted 14/02/2026
Published 16/02/2026
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