Polyherbal Formulation for Women's Reproductive Disorders

Abstract

Women's reproductive disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, menstrual irregularity, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and gonorrhea represent a significant global health burden. Conventional pharmacological treatments, though effective, are often associated with adverse effects, high costs, and long-term complications. Herbal medicine, particularly the Ayurvedic system, offers a safer and more holistic alternative. This review explores the therapeutic potential of five medicinal plants — Saraca asoca (Ashoka), Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari), Symplocos racemosa (Lodhra), Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi), and Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Cinnamon) — in managing women's reproductive disorders. Their key phytochemicals, reported pharmacological activities, and rationale for use in a polyherbal combination are discussed.

The review also highlights existing marketed Ayurvedic formulations and concludes that this combination holds strong potential as a cost-effective, evidence-based therapeutic option, warranting further clinical investigation.