Femohills Study Summary: An Ayurvedic Ghee Formulation Evaluated for Menstrual Wellness

By Herbal Hills Research Team | Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ajitkumar Mandlecha, BAMS, M.Phil (Musculoskeletal Disorder), Medical Director, Vishwanand Kendra, Pune

Ayurvedic medicine for heavy periods has a long classical history under the treatment of Raktapradar, and ghee-based preparations are central to Ayurvedic women's health. Femohills from Herbal Hills is a ghee-based soft gel capsule evaluated in 56 women with heavy menstrual bleeding over 90 days. This summary is written for practitioners.

Quick answer: In a prospective study published in the European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (2022), 56 women with heavy menstrual bleeding took Femohills, a ghee-based Ayurvedic capsule, for 90 days. By the final assessment, 14.29% reported complete relief and 51.79% good relief in the amount of bleeding, with no adverse effects reported.

Key takeaways

• Published: EJPMR, 2022, 9(4).
• 56 women with menorrhagia; 2 capsules (500 mg) twice daily before meals with warm water for 90 days.
• Amount of bleeding at final assessment: 14.29% complete relief, 51.79% good relief, 28.57% mild relief (p<0.001).
• No adverse effects reported.
• Femohills Ghruta is processed with herbs in cow ghee (500 mg Go-Ghrita per capsule).

In this article

• What is Femohills capsule?
• How does Ayurveda describe heavy menstrual bleeding?
• How was the Femohills study designed?
• What results did the study report?
• What did the study observe about safety?
• Why is ghee used in Ayurvedic medicine for heavy periods?
• How should practitioners use this study?
• Study at a glance
• Frequently asked questions

What is Femohills capsule?

Femohills is an Ayurvedic proprietary soft gel capsule containing 500 mg of Femohills Ghruta, prepared by processing selected herbs in cow ghee. It was developed for women's menstrual wellness and is based on the Ayurvedic understanding of Raktapradar.

How does Ayurveda describe heavy menstrual bleeding?

Classical Ayurvedic texts describe excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding under Raktapradar and Asrugdara. Published data cited in the study show that heavy menstrual bleeding affects 14% to 25% of women of reproductive age and can affect physical, emotional and social quality of life.

How was the Femohills study designed?

It was an interventional, prospective clinical study in 56 women with menorrhagia. Participants took 2 Femohills capsules (500 mg) twice a day before meals with warm water for 90 days and were followed up every 30 days. Amount and duration of bleeding, abdominal pain, clots and related symptoms were graded before and after the course. Women with pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts or uterine fibroids were excluded.

What results did the study report?

At the final assessment, 14.29% of participants reported complete relief (3-grade improvement) in the amount of bleeding, 51.79% reported good relief (2 grades) and 28.57% reported mild relief (1 grade). The changes were statistically significant (p<0.001), and the authors reported that all clinical symptoms reduced significantly from baseline to the end of the course.

What did the study observe about safety?

No adverse effects were reported during the 90-day study. This safety profile, along with the ghee base traditionally used in Ayurvedic women's formulations, is relevant for practitioners considering longer courses.

Why is ghee used in Ayurvedic medicine for heavy periods?

Ghee-based preparations, such as Phala Ghrita and Shatavari Ghrita, have a long history in Ayurvedic Stree Roga practice. Femohills applies the same principle in a soft gel format, giving a fixed dose of ghrita in each capsule rather than loose medicated ghee.

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How should practitioners use this study?

The study supports Femohills as an Ayurvedic option for practitioners managing Raktapradar in their clinics, after appropriate evaluation to rule out structural causes such as fibroids or polyps, which were excluded from the study. It is a practitioner-guided product and not intended for self-selection.

Study at a glance

About the research

Herbal Hills studies were conducted at Vishwanand Kendra, Centre for Integrative Medicine & Research, Pune, under Dr. Ajitkumar Mandlecha (Medical Director) and Dr. Gous Mujawar (Research Head), with Institutional Ethics Committee approval.

About Herbal Hills

Herbal Hills has spent over 25 years manufacturing Ayurvedic formulations in ISO and GMP certified facilities. Our ghee-based soft gel capsules are prepared with cow ghee from our own cow farm using the classical Siddha Ghruta method, and nine of our formulations have been evaluated in clinical studies, eight of them published in peer-reviewed journals. Doctors, clinics, distributors and medical stores can buy directly from the manufacturer in retail packs or value packs.

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Disclaimer

This article is for educational purposes and is intended for healthcare professionals, clinic owners and trade partners. The results described were observed in the study participants named above; individual results may vary. Herbal Hills products are Ayurvedic proprietary medicines and should be used under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner. The studies referenced were sponsored by Herbal Hills and conducted by an independent research centre.

References

1. Mandlecha AH, Mujawar GS, Patil SA. A safety evaluation and efficacy of Femohills capsule, an Ayurvedic formulation, in menorrhagia subjects. EJPMR. 2022;9(4).