Ayurvedic Approaches to Menopause: What Women in Transition Need to Know

If you’re in your 40s or 50s and noticing changes in your cycle, sleep, mood, or energy, you’re not alone. Menopause is a natural transition every woman goes through.

In Ayurvedic menopause care, menopause is not seen as a disease. It is a powerful life phase where your body, mind, and emotions are inviting you to slow down, listen, and rebalance.

At Keyajee, we support women in this transition using Ayurveda for women’s health, emotional wellness, and personalised lifestyle medicine.

🌸 Menopause as a Natural Transition, Not a Medical Failure

Modern culture often treats menopause like something to “fix”. Ayurveda offers a softer, more compassionate view:

• Your hormones are shifting.

• Your energy is changing direction.

• Your body is asking for a new rhythm.

Instead of fighting hot flashes, anxiety or insomnia, Ayurveda for menopause helps you understand why they are happening and how to gently support your system.

“When we digest our food, thoughts, and emotions well, balance returns naturally.”

You can read more about our Menopause Care at Keyajee.

🔥 The Doshas and Menopause: Vata, Pitta & Kapha

Ayurveda explains menopause using the three doshas:

• Vata (air & space) – movement, dryness, nervous system

• Pitta (fire & water) – heat, metabolism, transformation

• Kapha (earth & water) – stability, lubrication, weight

During perimenopause and menopause:

• Vata increases → anxiety, dryness, insomnia, joint pain

• Pitta may flare up → hot flashes, anger, skin issues

• Kapha may stagnate → weight gain, sluggish digestion, heaviness

That’s why symptoms vary so much from woman to woman. Good Ayurvedic menopause treatment always starts with understanding your dosha pattern.

To learn more, explore Ayurveda for Women’s Hormonal Balance.

🧭 Common Menopause Symptoms & Ayurvedic Root Causes

Rather than treating each symptom separately, Ayurveda looks for the deeper imbalance.

Typical menopause symptoms and their likely roots:

• Hot flashes & night sweats → Pitta excess (too much internal heat)

• Anxiety, restlessness & insomnia → Vata imbalance

• Weight gain, brain fog & heaviness → Kapha accumulation

• Low libido & vaginal dryness → Vata dryness and low Ojas

Research suggests certain Ayurvedic herbs and lifestyle changes can help reduce menopausal symptoms and improve quality of life (for example, studies on Shatavari and Ashwagandha in menopausal women on NCBI).
See: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8215273/

🌿 Lifestyle Tips for Natural Menopause Treatment

Small, consistent steps matter more than drastic changes. Think gentle, nourishing, and regular.

1. Morning Rhythm for Menopause Support

• Wake up at a similar time each day.

• Sip warm water with lemon, ginger, or cumin to support digestive fire (Agni).

• Practice 10–15 minutes of gentle yoga, walking, or stretching.

• Do a short self-massage (Abhyanga) with warm sesame or almond oil to calm Vata.

2. Diet for Hormonal Balance in Menopause

A menopause-friendly Ayurvedic diet is warm, lightly spiced, and easy to digest.

Favour:

• Soups, stews, kitchari, cooked vegetables

• Healthy fats: ghee, sesame oil, olive oil

• Hormone-friendly foods: sesame seeds, flax seeds, almonds, dates

• Cooling foods for Pitta: cucumber, coriander, coconut, mint

Reduce:

• Very spicy, fried, or heavily processed foods

• Excess coffee, alcohol, and cold drinks

• Sugar-heavy snacks that upset blood sugar and mood

You can read more on our Ayurvedic Menopause Diet Guide.

3. Evening Wind-Down for Better Sleep

• Dim lights 1–2 hours before bed.

• Switch off screens at least 60 minutes before sleeping.

• Drink a warm, calming herbal infusion (Licorice, Ashwagandha, Chamomile).

• Massage your feet with warm ghee or sesame oil to ground Vata and improve sleep.

🌺 Ayurvedic Herbs & Therapies for Menopause Support

Some well-known Ayurvedic herbs used in menopause care include:

• Shatavari – Supports female hormones, moisture, and emotional resilience

• Ashwagandha – Helps with anxiety, stress, and sleep

• Brahmi – Supports memory, mood, and mental calm

• Triphala – Gently supports digestion and detox

• Licorice root – Cools heat, soothes mucous membranes

⚠️ Always consult a qualified practitioner before starting herbs, especially if you’re on medication or HRT.

At Keyajee, we may also recommend Panchakarma – a tailored Ayurvedic detox and rejuvenation programme that can reset digestion, clear toxins, and restore Ojas (vitality).

🧪 Combining Ayurveda and Modern Menopause Care

Ayurveda works beautifully alongside modern medical care.

• If you’re on HRT, Ayurveda can support your digestion, sleep, and emotional balance.

• If you’re not using HRT, Ayurvedic menopause treatment gives you a structured natural approach to diet, herbs, and lifestyle.

A review in journals of menopausal medicine indicates that lifestyle, stress reduction, and herbal support significantly improve menopause-related symptoms.
See: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10805924/

💛 Emotional Health in Menopause: Digesting Feelings

Menopause is not just hormonal. It is emotional, relational, spiritual.

Ayurveda speaks of “emotional digestion” – how well we process experiences, grief, anger, and worry. If we hold everything in, it becomes emotional Ama (toxins).

Simple emotional wellness tools:

• Journaling for 10 minutes each night

• Gentle breathwork like Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)

• Guided meditations focused on self-compassion

• Sharing your story with a trusted therapist, guide, or women’s circle

You can explore more ideas in our Emotional Wellness Resources.

🌕 Life After Menopause: A New Kind of Power

After the turbulence of perimenopause, many women feel:

• Clearer boundaries

• Deeper intuition

• Stronger sense of self

Ayurveda sees this as a time when your energy moves inward towards wisdom, creativity, and spiritual growth. With the right support, post-menopause can feel like a new beginning.

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Written by Dr. Seema Datta, Ayurvedic Practitioner – Keyajee Ayurvedic Clinic, London

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