Therapeutic evaluation of Unani medicine including single drugs and polyherbal formulation in primary dysmenorrhoea

Primary dysmenorrhoea is one of the most common gynaecological disorder associated with recurrent painful cramps with idiopathic cause. Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea is Single or compound drugs which are commonly used in the Unani System of Medicine, which aim to relieve symptoms such as pain and associated symptoms like headache and nausea. The present review outlines the therapeutic role of selected Single drugs (Mufaradat) and Compound Drugs (Murakkabat). Single drugs are generally having a hot and dry temperament and contains pharmacologically active constituents responsible for actions such as Emenagogue (Mudir-e-Haiz), Anti Inflammatory (Muhallil), Analgesic (Musakkin-e-Alam) And Deobstruent (Mufattih Sudad).In addition, commonly prescribed unani polyherbal formulation, including Dawa- e- mudir haiz, Habb e Hilteet, and Majoon e falasfa, These drugs are reviewed as for their combined synergistic effects These formulations not only help in alleviating menstrual pain but also regulate uterine function and improving overall systemic health. The review highlights the potential unani therapeutic in the management of primary dysmenorrhoea and its associated symptoms.