Hi Bhumi,
The medicines you’re taking are appropriate for your symptoms.
Mild drowsiness / heaviness can happen, especially if taken together at night. So i think you change the timing of medicine and observe for a week.
Afternoon (after lunch) Brahmi Vati – 1 tablet
Evening (around 6–7 pm, with warm milk or light snack) Ghrita
After dinner (not too late) Saraswatarishta
Bedtime(only if needed)Prasham Tablet – 1 😊This way, Brahmi works for focus in the day, and Saraswatarishta + Prasham calm your mind at night, while Ghrita balances hormones without causing late-night heaviness.
KINDLY NOTE THAT YOU HAVE TO DISCUSS WITH THIS YOUR AYURVEDIC DOCTOR ALSO before practising.
Also please check your; Thyroid profile Hb
I trust this answers your question Thank you dear
Hello These ayurvedic medicines rarely cause any side effects. Still if you have any problem related to mensus and drowsiness, consult a GYNAECOLOGIST in person for better management. You can share the reports also.
Take care
Hi Mam Based on your symptoms what ur experiencing is premenstural syndrome.drowsiness ,Dullness are due to anaemia because of heavy periods. First let us check hemoglobin and thyroid .If your hb is low we need to start you on some tablets or syrup .If ur having too low hb below 5 then you may need blood transfusion . Tab .Livogen 1 tablet at night time For pms you can take tab.evion 400mg If thyroid is high or low need to correct that also . Thank you Mam
Mam you can take Tab.Livogen at night time for 1 month … along with it take lot of spinach ,Beetroot and liver .After 1 month we can check ur hb Again.Get soon well Mam .
thankyou for your reply sir. my thyroid was normal in the last report so stopped thyroid medication. hb was less, it was around 8. i took iron medicine for 10 days. should i stop taking all the above medicines ?brahmi/prasham etc?
The ayurvedic medicines you’re taking are generally safe for your symptoms, but drowsiness/heaviness is possible. Best strategy = shift sedating ones to evening/night, reduce ghrita if digestion feels heavy
Better visit a nearby physician. Thank you
1. The Ayurvedic medicines you mentioned are generally used for stress, brain fog, and hormonal balance.
2. Feeling heaviness or mild drowsiness can happen, especially with Brahmi vati or Prasham, as they calm the mind.
3. If the drowsiness is too much, you may reduce the dose or take them in the evening instead of daytime.
4. It is important to monitor your periods, mood swings, and concentration to see if there is real improvement.
5. Since you also have hormonal and heavy period issues, do not rely only on Ayurveda – a gynecologist checkup is advised.
6. Continue only under guidance of a qualified doctor, and if symptoms worsen, get evaluated for thyroid, anemia, and PCOS.
Ayurvedic medicines can help, but do not ignore proper medical evaluation. Please consult both an Ayurvedic and gynecologist/physician for safe and balanced treatment.
Hello Bhumi,
The Ayurvedic medicines you are taking (Brahmi vati, Saraswatarishta, Prasham, Kalyanak ghrita) are generally used for concentration, mood balance, and hormonal support. They are usually safe, but in some people may cause heaviness or drowsiness, especially if taken together.
If you feel excessive sleepiness, reduce or stop one medicine at a time and observe.
I recommend taking them only under guidance of an Ayurvedic doctor.
Since you have heavy painful periods and mood swings, please also get a check-up with a gynecologist to rule out anemia, thyroid issues, or hormonal imbalance.
Lifestyle measures like regular sleep, iron-rich diet, yoga/meditation, and exercise will also help alongside medicines.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, DNB D.Fam.Med
The ayurvedic medicines you listed (Brahmi vati, Saraswatarist, Prasham tablet, Kalyanak ghrita) are traditionally used for stress, anxiety, memory, and hormonal balance, but their effects vary from person to person. Some of them, especially Brahmi-based and Prasham, can cause drowsiness or a feeling of heaviness in some individuals. Please continue only under the supervision of an ayurvedic physician, and if you feel worsening drowsiness or discomfort, consult them promptly for dose adjustment or alternative options.
When it comes to using ayurvedic treatments alongside or instead of conventional medicine, its important to approach with caution, particularly when addressing complex symptoms like brain fog, hormonal imbalances, mood swings, and concentration issues. While Ayurveda can offer some benefits, it is crucial to consider evidence-based treatments to effectively address the underlying causes of your symptoms. Your symptoms could be indicative of conditions such as hormonal dysregulation, mental health disorders, or nutritional deficiencies, all of which require an accurate diagnosis and a well-rounded treatment plan. If your current regimen, which involves Brahmi vati, Saraswatarishta, Prasham tablets, and Kalyanak ghrita, is leading to heaviness or drowsiness, it might suggest that some components are not well-suited to your body’s needs or the doses might need adjustment. It’s essential to monitor how you feel on these medications closely. Sudden changes like drowsiness or increased heaviness should be promptly discussed with a healthcare provider who is knowledgeable about both conventional and alternative medicine. They can help ensure the chosen treatments do not interact negatively or overshadow more effective approaches needed for your issues. I strongly recommend you consult with a licensed practitioner who can review your entire symptomatic history, possibly consider hormonal profiles, look into conditions affecting neurotransmitter function, and guide you on the best integrated treatment path, balancing both ayurvedic elements with necessary conventional actions. Regular follow-up and assessment of your symptoms will be pivotal to ensure adjustments can be made as needed, and risk-monitoring should always be a priority.
