Delving into the therapeutic prospects of desmostachya bipinnata (L.) in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A comprehensive review

Background: PCOS, a prevalent endocrine condition in reproductive years, exhibits irregular ovulation, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance, and elevated androgen levels. Desmostachya bipinnata (L.), Poaceae known as ''Kusha,'' is a sacred grass integral to Vedic rituals, servi...

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Main Authors: Sarthak Mishra, Payal Mittal
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Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
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description Background: PCOS, a prevalent endocrine condition in reproductive years, exhibits irregular ovulation, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance, and elevated androgen levels. Desmostachya bipinnata (L.), Poaceae known as ''Kusha,'' is a sacred grass integral to Vedic rituals, serving as a rich source of bioactive elements. Purpose: This review focused on the bioactive compounds of D. Bipinnata which have shown various pharmacological action. We also focus on the phytochemical and pharmacological studies of D. Bipinnata. The present review is an effort to gather and consolidate the most recent information available on D. Bipinnata. Material and Methods: Reference searches were achieved from various sources along with Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, and Springer with the keywords “PCOS”, “Hyperandrogenism”, “Therapeutic prospects”, “Herbal remedies”, “Bioactive compounds” in the text. Result: The review compiles traditional and pharmacological uses of a plant rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and sterols. Traditionally, the herb and root have treated various illnesses. Research highlights its broad pharmacological properties, such as antipyretic, analgesic, antidiarrheal, menorrhagia, and hepatoprotective. Conclusion: Desmostachya bipinnata (L.) shows promise for PCOS management due to its rich content of bioactive compounds, including quercetin, linoleic acid, stigmasterol, Camphene, coumarins, and terpenes known for PCOS treatment. Despite these findings, additional clinical studies are required to validate its efficacy. This review delves into PCOS epidemiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic potential, spotlighting D. bipinnata as a potential herbal solution for PCOS, pending additional research.
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spelling doaj-art-7df756a08d30438c95e0638a68397f862025-02-10T04:35:22ZengElsevierPhytomedicine Plus2667-03132025-02-0151100741Delving into the therapeutic prospects of desmostachya bipinnata (L.) in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A comprehensive reviewSarthak Mishra0Payal Mittal1University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, IndiaCorresponding author.; University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, IndiaBackground: PCOS, a prevalent endocrine condition in reproductive years, exhibits irregular ovulation, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance, and elevated androgen levels. Desmostachya bipinnata (L.), Poaceae known as ''Kusha,'' is a sacred grass integral to Vedic rituals, serving as a rich source of bioactive elements. Purpose: This review focused on the bioactive compounds of D. Bipinnata which have shown various pharmacological action. We also focus on the phytochemical and pharmacological studies of D. Bipinnata. The present review is an effort to gather and consolidate the most recent information available on D. Bipinnata. Material and Methods: Reference searches were achieved from various sources along with Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, and Springer with the keywords “PCOS”, “Hyperandrogenism”, “Therapeutic prospects”, “Herbal remedies”, “Bioactive compounds” in the text. Result: The review compiles traditional and pharmacological uses of a plant rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and sterols. Traditionally, the herb and root have treated various illnesses. Research highlights its broad pharmacological properties, such as antipyretic, analgesic, antidiarrheal, menorrhagia, and hepatoprotective. Conclusion: Desmostachya bipinnata (L.) shows promise for PCOS management due to its rich content of bioactive compounds, including quercetin, linoleic acid, stigmasterol, Camphene, coumarins, and terpenes known for PCOS treatment. Despite these findings, additional clinical studies are required to validate its efficacy. This review delves into PCOS epidemiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic potential, spotlighting D. bipinnata as a potential herbal solution for PCOS, pending additional research.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667031325000144PCOSHyperandrogenismTherapeutic prospectsConventional treatmentHerbal remediesDesmostachya bipinnata
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Delving into the therapeutic prospects of desmostachya bipinnata (L.) in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A comprehensive review
Phytomedicine Plus
PCOS
Hyperandrogenism
Therapeutic prospects
Conventional treatment
Herbal remedies
Desmostachya bipinnata
title Delving into the therapeutic prospects of desmostachya bipinnata (L.) in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A comprehensive review
title_full Delving into the therapeutic prospects of desmostachya bipinnata (L.) in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A comprehensive review
title_fullStr Delving into the therapeutic prospects of desmostachya bipinnata (L.) in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A comprehensive review
title_full_unstemmed Delving into the therapeutic prospects of desmostachya bipinnata (L.) in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A comprehensive review
title_short Delving into the therapeutic prospects of desmostachya bipinnata (L.) in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A comprehensive review
title_sort delving into the therapeutic prospects of desmostachya bipinnata l in the context of polycystic ovary syndrome pcos a comprehensive review
topic PCOS
Hyperandrogenism
Therapeutic prospects
Conventional treatment
Herbal remedies
Desmostachya bipinnata
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667031325000144
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