A review on the pharmacological potential of Indian spices in polycystic ovarian syndrome

Abstract

India has a distinct position in history for using spices from cooking to prevent and cure a variety of illnesses. Numerous studies have been conducted to evaluate the potential of these spices for a variety of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a condition in which women of reproductive age experience common health difficulties such as genetic, metabolic, and endocrine abnormalities. Notably, this may be distinguished by symptoms such as hirsutism, acne, and obesity. In this review, we looked at numerous Indian spices that may help to manage PCOS and its symptoms. All data were gathered from the literature using several databases such as PubMed and Europe PMC, publishers such as Springer, Wiley, Elsevier, and Taylor and Francis, and academic libraries such as Google scholar and Sci-Hub. This study focuses on natural spices and their chemical constituents that have varied therapeutic effects such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-androgenic, anti-estrogenic, anti-thrombolytic, and anti-diabetic for the treatment of PCOS in women. In this review, we looked at the effects of several Indian spices on the management of PCOS.