ArticleJournal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences2018
Effect of chamomile capsule on lipid- and hormonal-related parameters among women of reproductive age with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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- Evaluating Potential Effects of Chamomile (Food science & nutrition · 2026Review
- A review on herbal interventions and nanotechnological advancements for managing polycystic ovarian syndrome.JBRA assisted reproduction · 2025Review
- Comparative advantage and efficacy of natural products for polycystic ovary syndrome.Journal of ovarian research · 2025Review
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Oxidative Stress. Natural Treatments.Current medicinal chemistry · 2025Review
- Effects of natural products on polycystic ovary syndrome: From traditional medicine to modern drug discovery.Heliyon · 2023Article
- Chamomile and Urtica dioica extracts improve immunological and histological alterations associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome in DHEA -induced mice.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023Article
- Examining the Effect of Chamomile on Clinical Symptoms and Hormonal Parameters Among Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.Journal of family & reproductive health · 2022Article
- The Protective Effects of Trans-Anethole against Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Induced Histopathological and Metabolic Changes in Rat.International journal of fertility & sterility · 2022Article
- The effect of Salvia officinalis extract on symptoms of flushing, night sweat, sleep disorders, and score of forgetfulness in postmenopausal women.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2020Article
- BothBiomolecules · 2020Article
- A comprehensive review of clinical studies with herbal medicine on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences · 2019Review
- The effect of aromatherapy on mental, physical symptoms, and social functions of females with premenstrual syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2019Article
- The glucose metabolism disorder and dyslipidemia among girls with different phenotype polycystic ovary syndrome.Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundAccording to traditional herbal medicine, chamomile has been considered as one of the herbal remedies for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The study aimed to investigate the effect of chamomile on lipid and hormonal parameters in women of reproductive age with PCOS. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis study is a randomized clinical trial which was conducted on 80 women (40 patients in each group) of childbearing age with PCO. The intervention group received 370 mg oral capsules of chamomile three times a day for 3 months. The control group did receive starch capsule (three times a day). Hormonal and lipid parameters were examined before and 3 months after the intervention.
resultsThe mean age of the patients was 22.40 ± 5.10 and 24.38 ± 6.14 years in the intervention and control groups, respectively. Decreased level of testosterone was observed in the intervention group (in women with PCOS) who received chamomile capsules (
conclusionAccording to the findings, oral administration of chamomile capsule caused a significant decrease in total testosterone levels in these patients. However, no significant change was reported with lipid parameters, the ratio of LH/FSH, and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate level.
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