Essential Herbal Plants for the Clinical Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Patents for the same

Abstract

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in females with excessive hormonal levels, but a reasonable cause is unknown. For PCOS, various pharmaceutical therapies have been offered, like oral contraceptive pills (which balance hormonal imbalances). PCOS is commonly used as an alternative to PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disease). Although a part of the implicated mechanism in the occurrence of PCOS has been discovered, the specific etiology and pathophysiology are still unknown. Many types of complementary medicines are used to treat PCOD, and herbal medicines are one of them. Medical herbs have long been utilized to manage PCOS in women's gynecological and reproductive issues. This review article discusses the importance of herbal medicines and lifestyle modifications for PCOD patients. Many clinical studies proved that herbs like liquorice, cinnamon, Unkei-to, and fenugreek are helpful in PCOD management by improving hormone levels, ovulatory dysfunctions, obesity, and insulin resistance in the body. This review explores the natural plants that can be used to treat the disease naturally. The herbs can be used either alone or in combination.