Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common multifactorial endocrine disorder that affects women of reproductive age, characterized by hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, chronic anovulation together with polycystic ovaries. Although conventional pharmacological treatments are effective, but they have side effects and do not manage all features of syndrome. Hence, there is an emerging interest in plant-based therapies that are well recognized for their holistic action and safety profile. Historically, medicinal plants have been used in various traditional medicine systems to promote gynecologic health and are rich source of bioactive compounds (Flavonoids, alkaloids and phytoestrogens) which have hormone regulatory, insulin sensitizing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This review determined the medicinal potential of plants based on their phytochemical composition and their beneficial effects on PCOS symptoms and review plant species efficacious against PCOS. Synthesizing scientifically validated research and finding the underexplored medicinal plant species, to integrate integrate them in modern therapeutic strategies to innovative, sustainable and multitarget treatments for PCOS.
Kaur et al. (Thu,) studied this question.