Yashtimadhu for MenopauseYaṣṭimadhu
Pacifies Vata and Pitta; mildly increases Kapha. Sweet, cooling, ojas-building.
Glycyrrhiza glabra · Cooling · Adaptogen
What Ayurveda says
Pacifies Vata and Pitta; mildly increases Kapha. Sweet, cooling, ojas-building.
Traditional uses
- ·Menopausal hot flushes and night sweats with fatigue
- ·Adrenal depletion in peri- and post-menopause
- ·Dry cough, dry vaginal tissue, hoarseness from depleted rasa
- ·Emotional heat and irritability
How it is taken
1/4–1/2 tsp (1–3 g) root powder simmered briefly in milk or warm water once or twice daily, for a maximum of 4–6 weeks at a time, then a 2-week break.
Avoid in
- ✕Uncontrolled hypertension, congestive heart failure, oedema
- ✕Hypokalaemia, kidney disease
- ✕With digoxin, diuretics, corticosteroids, warfarin
- ✕Pregnancy and oestrogen-sensitive cancers
Allergies
Fabaceae (legume) family.
Classical alternatives
Shatavari for oestrogen-sensitive patients (with practitioner supervision); Ashwagandha milk decoction for menopausal fatigue without fluid-retention risk.
When to see a doctor
Persistent or severe symptoms, pregnancy, children under 12, anyone on prescription medication, and any new or worsening condition should be reviewed by a qualified clinician (GP or vaidya) before starting Yashtimadhu for Menopause. Glycyrrhizin can elevate blood pressure and lower potassium with prolonged or high-dose use. Use deglycyrrhizinated (DGL) form if blood pressure is a concern.
The information presented here is for educational and general wellbeing purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, prescription, treatment or a cure for any condition, and is not a substitute for conventional medical care.
Ayurvedic herbs and formulations contain potent substances that can interact with medications and may be unsafe for certain conditions. Always consult your GP or a qualified healthcare professional before use. Ayurveda is classified as a complementary therapy in the UK and complements, rather than replaces, conventional treatment. We do not operate as registered medical doctors. Stop immediately and seek care if any symptom worsens; in an emergency call 999 or NHS 111.