Menopause is a natural phase, not a disease. On World Menopause Day 2025, ABC Live explains how Ayurveda supports women at menopause through balanced diet, Rasayana herbs, yoga, and mindful living. By blending India’s traditional wisdom with modern evidence, this report shows how women can face menopause with health, confidence, and calm.
New Delhi (ABC Live): On World Menopause Day 2025, women across the world are rethinking how to manage this life stage. Menopause is not an illness but a natural change. Ayurveda, India’s ancient science of health, helps women move through it with balance and calm.
Modern medicine explains menopause as a fall in hormones. Ayurveda calls it Rajonivritti Kala — a natural pause that can be eased through diet, herbs, yoga, and mindful living.
Menopause in Ayurveda: A Natural Change
In Ayurveda, menopause happens when Shukra Dhatu (reproductive energy) weakens and Vata and Pitta doshas go out of balance. These changes can cause dryness, heat, anxiety, or sleeplessness.
Ayurveda focuses on restoring harmony. It builds Ojas (vital energy), improves strength, and helps women feel calm and confident. The goal is to make the body and mind work together again.
Ayurveda says menopause is not the end of youth but the start of wisdom and peace.
Simple Ayurvedic Practices That Help
| Practice | Why It Helps | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Rasayana Therapy | Nourishes and renews the body | Boosts energy, mood, and strength |
| Balanced Diet (Aahara) | Keeps digestion and hormones steady | Reduces hot flushes, dryness, and tiredness |
| Yoga & Pranayama | Calms the mind and improves focus | Eases stress and helps sleep |
| Abhyanga (Oil Massage) | Relaxes the body and nerves | Soothes stiffness and dryness |
| Herbal Support | Balances hormones and metabolism | Improves mood and bone health |
Regular use of these habits makes daily life smoother during menopause.
Helpful Herbs and What Science Says
| Herb / Formula | Traditional Use | Scientific Findings |
|---|---|---|
| Shatavari | Cools and nourishes women’s tissues | Studies show it eases hot flushes and improves sleep (PMC11079574) |
| Ashokarishta & Ashwagandha | Support mood and energy | Clinical trials report better emotional health (ResearchGate Study) |
| Amalaki (Amla) | Rejuvenates and protects tissues | Shown to support bone and skin health |
| Guduchi & Brahmi | Build strength and focus | Help improve memory and reduce stress |
These herbs work best when used under guidance from a qualified Ayurvedic doctor.
Ayurveda and Modern Medicine Together
| Aspect | Ayurveda | Modern Medicine |
|---|---|---|
| View of Menopause | A natural phase to balance | A hormonal change to correct |
| Focus | Diet, herbs, yoga, and renewal | Hormone therapy, supplements, and drugs |
| Strength | Gentle, holistic, low risk | Fast relief, proven data |
| Limitation | Needs more large studies | May cause side effects with long use |
| Best Way | Combine both systems for balance | – |
Ayurveda and modern care can support each other. When combined, they offer women comfort, safety, and confidence.
2025 — A Turning Point
This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Menopause Society (IMS) have urged a focus on lifestyle medicine and integrative health.
India’s Ministry of Ayush and CCRAS are also testing Ayurvedic formulas like Ashokarista and Amalaki Rasayana for hormonal balance and bone health (CCRAS IEC Booklet).
Together, these efforts show a shift toward health systems that value both science and tradition.
Why ABC Live Is Publishing This Report Today
Because today, October 18, 2025, is World Menopause Day, ABC Live is shining light on a topic often hidden behind silence.
What Makes This Report Unique
- Published on the right day: connects global and Indian updates on menopause awareness.
- Based on facts: uses verified scientific and Ayurvedic research.
- Balanced approach: shows how Ayurveda and modern medicine work together.
- Clear focus on women: links menopause to broader women’s-health issues in India.
- Accessible writing: explains research in a way everyone can understand.
ABC Live’s Vision
ABC Live’s mission is to make policy personal and science public.
By sharing this story today, ABC Live hopes every woman understands that menopause is not a struggle — it is a chance to renew health, energy, and peace through knowledge and care.
🔍 References
- World Menopause Day 2025 – International Menopause Society
https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2025/ - Efficacy of Shatavari Root Extract for Menopausal Symptoms – Journal of Menopausal Medicine
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11079574/ - Ashwagandha and Shatavari Extracts Reduce Menopause Symptoms – ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389940489_Ashwagandha_and_Shatavari_Extracts_Dose-Dependently_Reduce_Menopause_Symptoms_Vascular_Dysfunction_and_Bone_Resorption_in_Postmenopausal_Women_A_Randomized_Double-Blind_Placebo-Controlled_Study - Ayurvedic and Siddha Interventions for Menopausal Symptom Management – Systematic Review
https://www.termedia.pl/AYURVEDIC-AND-SIDDHA-INTERVENTIONS-FOR-MENOPAUSAL-SYMPTOM-MANAGEMENT-A-SYSTEMATIC-REVIEW-AND-META-ANALYSIS-r-nOF-RANDOMIZED-CONTROLLED-TRIALS%2C99%2C54821%2C1%2C1.html - CCRAS IEC Publication: Menopausal Syndrome (Ayurveda for Women’s Health)
https://ccras.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Menopausal-Syndrome.pdf - National Menopause Awareness Resources
https://menopause.org.au/health-info/world-menopause-day
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