Title:A Detailed Review on Herbal Treatments for Treatment of PCOS- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Volume: 2
Author(s): Ankita Wal*, Pranay Wal, Nikita Saraswat and Simran Wadhwa
Affiliation:
- Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Kanpur, Agra, Delhi National Highway - 2, Bhauti, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 209305,India
Keywords:
Poly cystic ovarian syndrome, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, menorrhagia, herbal treatment, hyperplasia.
Abstract: The review gives a brief about PCOS and the symptoms related to the disease. Around
2.2 to 26% of cases of PCOS are present globally. The disorder generally occurs in the reproductive
age group of women. The review has a mention of few herbs which can be used to correct the
diseased condition. The various herbs have a positive effect on the diseased condition and can be
used to cure symptoms like hypothyroidism, hyperplasia, obesity, diabetes, Menorrhagia, sleep disturbances,
cardiovascular problems, hyperlipidemia, hirsutism, infertility, irregular menstrual cycle,
etc. The search engines used are PubMed, various review articles, etc. The method involved in
the review includes various medicinal herbs that have been seen to affect women having various gynecological
disorders like Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome, Uterine Fibroids, and Endometriosis.
The herbs included in the review include Bauhinia variegata useful in hormone imbalance, Phyllanthus
emblica, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula, and Commiphora wightii are used to regulate
the hormones, Cinnamon cassia acts as an anti-oxidant, Tribulus terrestris improves reproductive
dysfunction, Hypericum perforatum regulates depression, Commiphora myrrha prevents menorrhagia,
Nigella sativa controls cholesterol, Saraca asoca has estrogenic action, Asparagus racemosus
promotes folliculogenesis, Tinospora cordifolia regulates menstrual flow, Ocimum sanctum
as an anti-oxidant. The plants taken had a positive effect on women with PCOS without causing
any side effects. The natural herbs used for the treatment of PCOS did not have any side effects
and treated the diseased condition naturally. This review aims to understand the natural plants available
for the treatment of the disease naturally. The herbs can be used individually or can be used in
combination.
