Gynecomastia

GYNECOMASTIA AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

Management of gynecomastia is generally not required as it may regress on its own. Any underlying disorder needs to be treated.¹

Ayurveda considers aptarparan chikitsa to reduce the weight and balance the impairment of kapha dosha and dooshit meda dhatu (Impaired fat metabolism).³

Diet Recommendations (Aahar)

• Use of heavy but non slimy food is recommended
• Amongst grains - old unpolished rice, barley, oats, are recommended
• Amongst vegetables - carrots, radish, ginger, cucumber, brinjal are recommended
• Grams like bengal gram, green gram, horse gram and red lentils are recommended
• Spices like black pepper, cardamom, pepper are recommended
• Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges etc are recommended
• Warm water, honey and spiced buttermilk are recommended

Lifestyle changes (Vihar)

• Follow a systematic daily way of life (Dincharya) that includes appropriate sleeping and waking patterns, good quality and time for sleep, sexual activities, and exercises
• Avoid activities that lead to stress
• Avoid performing excessive exercises
• Avoid suppression of urges (vegavidharan)
• Regular exercises and asana are recommended.

Following asanas are recommended -