Ethnomedicinal plants used in gynaecological problems

Ethnomedicinal knowledge is crucial in managing women’s reproductive health within numerous traditional communities. A variety of medicinal plants have been extensively utilized to address common gynaecological issues, including menstrual irregularities, leucorrhoea, infertility, uterine bleeding and complications arising during pregnancy and childbirth. The present study emphasizes key ethnomedicinal plants that have been traditionally employed for addressing gynaecological concerns, featuring species such as Asparagus racemosus, Saraca asoca, Aloe vera and Vitex negundo. Various parts of these plants, including roots, leaves, seeds, bark, flowers and whole plants, are utilized in forms such as decoctions, powders, juices and infusions. These plant-based treatments embody a rich traditional knowledge system and offer significant insights for future pharmacological and clinical investigations. The documentation of such ethnobotanical data is vital for preserving indigenous knowledge and investigating plant-based therapeutic options for women’s reproductive health.