Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share this content! On (X network) By
A Narrative Review of Herbal Remedies for Managing Hirsutism Publisher



Ghanbarian R1 ; Ranjbai M1 ; Babaeian M1 ; Mazaheri M1
Authors
Show Affiliations
Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Department of Persian Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine Published:2024


Abstract

Hirsutism is a condition that can have medical, social, and psychological implications, affecting 5% to 10% of women worldwide. Management options include cosmetic procedures and pharmacological interventions. However, medications used to treat hirsutism can have side effects, ranging from mild symptoms like nausea and headaches to more serious complications such as vascular clots, heart attacks, hepatotoxicity, osteoporosis, and effeminization of a male fetus. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the potential benefits of medicinal plants on hirsutism as a complementary approach, specifically whether they can be used as adjuvants to cosmetic procedures. Databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, ISI, SID, and Mag Iran have been checked with related keywords from 2000 to 2023. Moreover, related articles were isolated. In total, ten trials were identified in the search. The results suggested that various herbs, including fennel, licorice, spearmint, saw palmetto, green tea, combination of Zingiber and neem, curcumin, and teupolioside have the potential as herbal remedies for hirsutism. However, further extensive well‑designed studies involving a large sample size on the most promising herbs are necessary to determine their efficacy. © 2024 International Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Related Docs
View other Related Docs
1. Exploring Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare): Composition, Functional Properties, Potential Health Benefits, and Safety, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2024)
2. Complementary Therapies for Idiopathic Hirsutism: Topical Licorice As Promising Option, Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2015)
3. Use of Lipid-Lowering Medicinal Herbs During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review on Safety and Dosage, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2017)
4. Effect of Foeniculum Vulgare Essence on Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Pcos): A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Journal of Herbal Medicine (2019)
5. The Review of in Vitro and in Vivo Studies Over the Glycyrrhizic Acid As Natural Remedy Option for Treatment of Allergic Asthma, Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2019)
6. A Systematic Review on Safety and Drug Interaction of Herbal Therapy in Hyperlipidemia: A Guide for Internist, Acta Biomedica (2015)
7. New Concepts in Nutraceuticals As Alternative for Pharmaceuticals, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2014)
8. The Effects of Herbal Medicines on Cancer Therapy-Induced Oral Mucositis: A Literature Review, Phytotherapy Research (2022)
Experts (# of related papers)
View all Related Experts
Mohammad Bagherniya (3)
Fariba Iraji (3)
Other Related Docs
9. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Berberis Integerrima Bunge Root Extract Combined With Spearmint Essential Oil in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2024)
10. Medicinal Plants With Abortifacient or Emmenagogue Activity: A Narrative Review Based on Traditional Persian Medicine, Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products (2021)
11. The Use of Flaxseed in Gynecology: A Review Article, Journal of Midwifery and Reproductive Health (2019)
12. Exploring Curcumin's Healing Properties in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis, Food Bioscience (2024)
13. Analgesic and Anti-Infammatory Effects of Rosa Damascena Hydroalcoholic Extract and Its Essential Oil in Animal Models, Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (2010)
14. Effect of Herbal Cream Containing Fumaria Officinalis and Silymarin for Treatment of Eczema: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial, Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine (2022)
15. The Role of Herbal Medicines in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Animal Studies: A Narrative Review Study, Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility (2021)
16. Collection and Assessment of Traditional Medicinal Plants Used by the Indigenous People of Dastena in Iran, Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology (2016)
17. Phytochemical Analysis of Some Plants From Lamiaceae Family Frequently Used in Folk Medicine in Aligudarz Region of Lorestan Province; [Lorestan Ilinin Aligudarz Bolgesinde Halk Ilaci Olarak Sikca Kullanilan Lamiaceae Familyasindan Bazi Bitkilerin Fitokimyasal Analizi], Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal (2017)
18. Effects of Zataria Multiflora and Carum Carvi Essential Oils and Hydroalcoholic Extracts of Passiflora Incarnata, Berberis Integerrima and Crocus Sativus on Rat Isolated Uterus, International Journal of Aromatherapy (2003)
19. Use of Topical Finasteride in Hirsutism: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial on Women, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2012)
20. Hepatotoxicity Effects of Medicinal Plants, New Armenian Medical Journal (2024)
21. Heart Palpitation Relief With Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract: Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial of Efficacy and Safety, Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2015)
22. Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Review of Recent Evidences, Jundishapur Journal of Microbiology (2015)
23. From Kitchen to Clinic: Pharmacotherapeutic Potential of Common Spices in Indian Cooking in Age-Related Neurological Disorders, Frontiers in Pharmacology (2022)
24. Efficacy of a Combination of Herbal Gel Versus Topical Diltiazem (2%) in Chronic Anal Fissure Healing: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial, Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology (2019)
25. The Algorithm of Herbal Medicine Usage in Nursing Homes, Isfahan, Iran, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2012)
26. The Efficacy of Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials, Phytotherapy Research (2022)
27. Herbal Medications to Manage Insomnia: An Overview of Clinical Trials Using Herbal Treatment for Insomnia, Traditional and Integrative Medicine (2022)