A Review of Clinical and Preclinical Studies on the Therapeutic Potential of Black Seeds (<i>Nigella sativa</i>) in the Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Rajkapoor Balasubramanian, Naina Mohamed Pakkir Maideen, Sudha Muthusamy, Mirunalini Gobinath
Abstract
Objectives: to manage women with PCOS. Methods: in the management of women with PCOS. Results: may help to manage oligomenorrhea and amenorrhea in women with PCOS through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Conclusion: has potential for use as a herbal medicine for managing women with PCOS as an integrative medicine along with traditional and modern medicine in conjunction with calorie restriction and regular exercise.
Topics & Concepts
Polycystic ovaryNigella sativaMedicinePopulationOvernutritionMEDLINEHyperandrogenismThymoquinoneGynecologyTraditional medicineInternal medicineInsulin resistanceObesityBiologyAntioxidantBiochemistryEnvironmental healthOvarian function and disordersNigella sativa pharmacological applicationsOvarian cancer diagnosis and treatment