Introduction

In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, poor diet, stress, late sleeping, and irregular routines have made Hormonal Imbalance extremely common. Among women, issues like PCOS, Thyroid Disorders, Stress Hormone Imbalance, Irregular Periods, Skin Problems, and Weight Gain have increased rapidly.

Ayurveda does not consider hormonal imbalance as a disease itself—rather as a disturbance in the body’s natural intelligence governed by:
✔ Doshas (Vata–Pitta–Kapha)
✔ Agni (metabolism)
✔ Dhatus (tissues)
✔ Srotas (channels)

This comprehensive English guide explains:
✔ What hormonal imbalance is
✔ Ayurvedic understanding and causes
✔ PCOS management
✔ Thyroid (Hypo & Hyper) treatment
✔ Stress hormone (Cortisol) balancing
✔ Diet, lifestyle, herbs, yoga
✔ 7-day Ayurvedic hormone diet
✔ Effective home remedies

Chapter 1: What Is Hormonal Imbalance? (Ayurvedic Perspective)

Ayurvedic View

Hormones are biochemical messengers produced by various glands such as the thyroid, ovaries, pituitary, and adrenal glands.
Ayurveda connects hormonal function with:

1. Dosha balance

2. Digestive fire (Agni)

3. Healthy dhatus (tissues)

4. Clean srotas (channels)

When hormones go out of balance

• Irregular periods

• Mood swings

• Hair fall

• Anxiety

• Weight gain or loss

• PCOS symptoms

• Thyroid dysfunction

• Skin issues

Major causes (Ayurveda)

• Excess stress (Vata aggravation)

• Poor digestion (Agni manda)

• Build-up of toxins (Ama)

• Eating cold, stale, processed foods

• Late-night sleeping

• No exercise

• Chemical-loaded cosmetics & food

• High sugar, fried foods

Chapter 2: Ayurvedic Treatment for PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)

In Ayurveda, PCOS is linked to Kapha imbalance, Ama accumulation, Agnimandya, and disturbed Rasa–Artava dhatu.

Ayurvedic Causes of PCOS

Four-Step Ayurvedic Healing Process for PCOS

✔ Step 1: Detoxification (Ama & Kapha removal)

• Warm lemon water

• 7-day Ayurvedic detox

• Triphala at night

• Light, warm meals

✔ Step 2: Improve Metabolism (Agni strengthening)

• Ginger

• Cumin

• Cinnamon

• Fennel

• Trikatu

✔ Step 3: Strengthen Reproductive System

Herbs:

• Shatavari

• Lodhra

• Ashoka Bark

• Guggulu

• Trikatu

✔ Step 4: Ayurvedic Herbs to Balance Hormones

• Shatavari

• Fenugreek

• Triphala

• Cinnamomum

• Guggulu compounds

PCOS Diet Plan (Ayurvedic)

✔ Foods to Eat

• Khichdi

• Moong dal

• Lauki, bottle gourd, ridge gourd

• Millet roti (Bajra/Jowar)

• Papaya, Pomegranate

• Fennel tea

❌ Foods to Avoid

• Dairy (excess)

• Refined sugar

• Maida (refined flour)

• Cold drinks

• Fast foods

• Packaged sauces

Yoga for PCOS

• Malasana (Yogi squat)

• Bhujangasana

• Butterfly pose

• Kapalbhati

• Anulom-Vilom

Chapter 3: Ayurvedic Treatment for Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid imbalance is mainly due to Vata + Pitta aggravation.

Hypothyroidism (High TSH)

✔ Symptoms

• Fatigue

• Weight gain

• Dry skin

• Cold intolerance

 Ayurvedic Herbs

• Kanchanar Guggulu

• Ashwagandha

• Punarnava

• Triphala

• Varun

Hyperthyroidism (Low TSH)

✔ Symptoms

• Excess sweating

• Restlessness

• Rapid heartbeat

• Anxiety

 Ayurvedic Herbs

• Brahmi

• Shankhpushpi

• Jatamansi

• Shatavari

• Chandana

Thyroid Diet (Ayurveda)

✔ Recommended

• Coconut oil

• Warm water

• Light meals

• Fruits like papaya, apple

❌ Avoid

• Raw soy

• Broccoli

• Cabbage

• Deep-fried foods

• Excess spicy foods

Chapter 4: Ayurvedic Management of Stress Hormone (Cortisol)

Stress increases Vata and elevates Cortisol, which leads to:
✔ PCOS worsening
✔ Thyroid imbalance
✔ Poor sleep
✔ Weight gain
✔ Anxiety

Best Ayurvedic Herbs for Stress Relief

• Ashwagandha

• Jatamansi

• Brahmi

• Shankhpushpi

• Tulsi

Ayurvedic Stress Management Techniques

• 10 minutes meditation

• Yoga Nidra

• Foot & head oil massage

• Early dinner

• 8 hours of sleep

• Limited screen time

Chapter 5: Ideal Ayurvedic Diet for Hormonal Balance

7-Day Hormonal Balance Diet (Ayurveda)

Days 1–3 (Detox phase)

• Khichdi

• Lauki soup

• Warm water with cinnamon

Days 4–7 (Balancing phase)

• Moong dal

• Steamed vegetables

• Ghee

• Fennel/cinnamon tea

• Fruits: Papaya, Pomegranate

Chapter 6: Daily Routine (Dinacharya) for Hormone Balance

Morning

• Wake up early

• Warm water

• Yoga 15 min

• Light breakfast

Afternoon

• Fresh meal

• Short walk

Evening

• Herbal tea

• Light dinner

Night

• Sleep by 10 PM

• Oil massage on feet

• No screens

Chapter 7: Recommended Ayurvedic Medicines

(Take only under Ayurvedic physician supervision.)

For PCOS

• Ashokarishta

• Kumari Asav

• Shatavari Kalp

• Triphala Guggulu

For Thyroid

• Kanchanar Guggulu

• Ashwagandha

• Punarnava mandoor

For Stress

• Saraswatarishta

• Brahmi Ghrita

• Ashwagandharishta

Chapter 8: Effective Home Remedies

For PCOS

• Fenugreek water

• Cinnamon tea

• Triphala at night

For Thyroid

• 1 spoon coconut oil in the morning

• Warm water therapy

For Stress

• Lavender oil inhalation

• Tulsi tea

• Deep breathing

Chapter 9: Night Hormone Reset Routine

✔ Warm water
✔ Sesame oil massage on feet
✔ Yoga Nidra
✔ Soft relaxing music

Conclusion

Ayurveda treats hormonal imbalance at the root level, not just the symptoms.
Through the combined approach of:
✔ Diet
✔ Lifestyle
✔ Detoxification
✔ Herbs
✔ Yoga
✔ Sleep management

conditions like PCOS, Thyroid Disorders, and Stress Hormone Imbalance can be naturally reversed or significantly controlled.

Regular adherence helps restore natural harmony between body, mind, and hormones.