Herbs For Healing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): A Comprehensive Approach

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogenous endocrine disorder which involves combination of genetic and environmental factors affecting around 4-20% of women of reproductive age worldwide. It is characterized by anovulation, infertility, hormonal imbalance, hyperlipidemia, hirsutism, cardiovascular problems and irregular menstrual cycles. Various herbs have beneficial impact on diseased condition and can be used to treat these symptoms. Herbal therapy is more preferred over conventional medical management due to its safety and lesser side effects. Conventional therapy is contraindicated and inefficient in some conditions, so women with PCOS are in need for alternative therapy. This review includes herbs such as Tinospora cordifolia, Lepidium meyenii, Ginseng, Chaste berry, Tribulus terrestris, Gymnema sylvestre, Silymarin, Chamomile, Spearmint, Pergularia daemia, and more. The aim of this review is to explore benefits of natural herbs with direct effects on reproductive system in treating menstrual irregularities and PCOS.