PCOD or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition which is caused to hormonal imbalance in the body. More specifically, it is cause when the levels of androgens or male sex hormones increase in the female body.
Obesity is a risk factor for PCOS.
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Being overweight causes abnormalities to develop in body metabolism. One of the outcomes of which is hormonal imbalance, which may cause development of PCOD.
Which of the following is used in the homeopathic treatment of PCOD?
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Extracts of the plant Clematis erecta or ground virginsbower is used to prepare homeopathic medications to treat glandular inflammation symptoms. Phytolacca decandra or poke weed extract is also used to prepare homeopathic medications to treat a number of PCOD symptoms.
Which of the following plants help in the treatment of PCOD?
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Cleavers or Galium aparine is an annual runner which is known by a number of common names. Goldenseal or Hydrastis canadensis is a perennial herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Hemlock or Conium maculatum, also called poison hemlock is a very poisonous plant which is native to North Africa and Europe. Extracts from all these plants are used to make homeopathic medications to treat PCOD.
Homeopathy can provide a holistic cure to PCOD.
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Homeopathy takes a holistic approach to treatment, taking into consideration the general as well as the current health of the patient. Homeopathy thus targets not just the PCOD symptoms, but also the overall hormonal balance of the body. This can halt the progression of the condition, as well as help the body recover from it.