Herbal Agents for Mentrual Disorder
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Abstract
Many uncomfortable symptoms are frequently brought on by menstruation. The most prevalent problems, such as mild cramps and tiredness, are included in premenstrual syndrome (PMS), although these symptoms normally disappear once the period starts. Menstrual disorders including dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea can be effectively managed with the help of medicinal plants. Despite interrupting women's daily activities, menstrual disorders are typically not considered major health concerns by global health organisations. Access to safe and effective medication is necessary to improve menstrual health, yet many women in Latin America, Africa and Asia prefer traditional medicine over contemporary treatments because allopathic medicines can result in physical symptoms linked to infertility. Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect and Web of Science, as well as secondary sources such as books and conference proceedings, were used to methodically gather the data on herbal remedies for women. Fifty different plants were employed to treat various menstrual diseases. The greatest therapeutic value was found in seeds (43.8%), followed by leaves (20.8%) and fruits (16.7%). Menstrual disorders are treated with Ruta graveolens, Angelica sinensis, Zingiber officinale, Catharanthus roseus, Foeniculum vulgare and other agents with clear benefits and long-term use. Triticum aestivum, Taraxacum officinale, Citrus limon, Allium cepa, Cicer arietinum, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Rubia manjith, Ocimum tenuiflorum and Oryza sativa were the plants with high use value. The most popular families of medicinal plants utilised for these therapies include Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, Apiaceae, Fabaceae and Zingiberaceae, and the primary method of medication intake was found to be oral administration.
Author Affiliations
- 1 ITS College of Pharmacy, Delhi–Meerut Road, Muradnagar, 201006, India.