Fact Check: Can Jeera, Saunf, Hing and Adrak Water with methi lead to periods in 6 days PCOD patients?
An Instagram post claims that consuming jeera (Cumin), saunf (Fennel seeds), hing (Asafoetida) and adrak (Ginger) water with methi (Fenugreek) leads to periods in 6 days for PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) patients. The claim is False.
Claim
The Instagram user kaleshariyasavita posted a reel that claims that consuming jeera, saunf, hing and adrak water with methi leads to periods in 6 days for PCOD patients. In the reel, the user states, "For PCOD patients who want their periods to start, there is a very simple remedy. What you need to do is take one spoon of cumin powder, one spoon of fennel powder, some ginger, and asafoetida. Boil these ingredients together. After boiling, strain the mixture. To drink this, take half a spoon of fenugreek seeds before sleeping and consume it with this drink instead of water. Just do this for five days, and your periods will start the very next day."
The post has 10,790 likes and can be accessed here.
Fact Check
The claim is False. While these herbs and spices are healthy additions to the diet and may support general well-being, no peer-reviewed, large-scale clinical trials confirm that their combination leads to menstruation within 6 days, especially in PCOD patients. The hormonal imbalances in PCOD are complex and typically require medical interventions like hormonal therapy, metformin, or lifestyle changes (diet, exercise).
Responding to the claim Dr Smriti Uppal, Gynaecologist, Smriti Maternity Home, Delhi said, "There’s no scientific proof to back this claim and get periods in 6 days. PCOD is a long-term hormonal disorder; it can’t be cured, only managed with proper lifestyle changes and medical guidance. While these ingredients may support digestion or metabolism and might help in management of PCOD, they won’t magically regulate periods overnight. PCOD is not only about irregular periods it is a lot more. It is a stubborn disease that majorly needs lifestyle management plus a few medications initially but one has to understand that medicines and home remedies do not do any magic. The trick to managing the disease is diet modification and exercise to be continued over a long period even after the periods are regularised. Don’t rely solely on home remedies—speak to your gynecologist for a personalized plan."
Dr Pratiksha Gupta, Professor, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ESIC Hospital further said, "Natural ingredients like jeera, saunf, hing, adrak, and methi are often praised for their health benefits, but there’s no clinical evidence that they can trigger periods within 6 days in PCOD patients. PCOD is a complex, lifelong condition influenced by hormones and metabolism—it cannot be “cured” by any quick remedy. While such mixtures may help with bloating or digestion, they won't correct underlying hormonal imbalances. Women with PCOD need to consult their gynecologist for a tailored approach, rather than relying on viral hacks."
Medical Dialogues Final Take
There is no scientific evidence supporting the claim that Jeera, Saunf, Hing and Adrak Water with methi can reliably induce menstruation within 6 days in women with PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease). While ingredients like saunf and hing may provide relief from menstrual cramps and pain, they are not proven remedies for regulating menstrual cycles, especially in PCOD patients.
Hence, the claim by the user is FALSE.
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