A review of herbal medicines used in the treatment of PCOS: A breakthrough in modern era

Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder which develops challenges to the women in modern era in terms of the reproductive health and endocrine functions representing a spectrum of complications such as hormonal imbalance, infertility, physical and mental health dysfunction. The actual pathogenesis of PCOS is not clear yet and combination of different medicines are used to treat PCOS, however the alternatives are getting fewer day by day. The dire need of natural source-based cure is on the rise and this study represents few plants which have shown evidence based pharmacological effects against the complications of PCOS. This study includes a total of 30 plant sources which have exemplary potential to restore dysfunctions of PCOS. The active constituents of each medicinal plants are said to play key role and given priority while presenting herbal medicine and summary of each medicinal plant has been provided in this study.