Effect of Baboona (Matricaria chamomile) in the management of Primary Dysmenorrhea (Usre Tams): A Case series

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common Gynecologic complaints. In the present KIUscenario it affects half of all the adolescent females and represents the leading cause of school or college absenteeism. Hence, is most common in the age group of 20 and 24 years. The management mainly includes the use of NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors. However, the treatment only provides temporary relief to the patient. According to the Unani classical literature usre tams occurs due to stagnation of menstrual blood secondary to cervical obstruction and causes painful menstrual period. A number of therapeutic interventions are used to manage the pain during menstruation, including the role of Ilaj Bil Dawa, Ilaj bil Ghiza and Ilaj Bil Tadbeer etc. In the vast literature available in Unani texts, there are number of drugs available.which are recommended for the management of dysmenorrhea which possess properties like muhallile auram,dafae tashannuj ,mudire haiz,mudire bol etc ,among all Baboona (matricaria chamomila) has ;long been used mainly as anti-inflammatory agent .Recent trials have also shown that chamomile a chemical constituents derived from matricaria chamomila appeared to have those similar action of NSAIDS, has inhibition of cox 2 enzyme activity This article is a comprehensive overview of dysmenorrhea and its management through Unani medicine.