DATABASE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN TREATMENT OF GYNAECOLOGICAL DISEASES

Abstract

Gynaecological problems are common in the females. The knowledge of most plants used in the treatment of gynaecological diseases and the plant part which is effective in treatment is confined to very few persons. However, this form of medicine is not very popular. Therefore, it is of considerable interest to understand the plants and the parts used for treatment. A number of scientific investigations have highlighted the importance of several medicinal plants in treatment of various gynaecological diseases. However this information is scattered throughout the extensive literature. Sensing the importance of documenting such medicinal plants, here in this study, we created a database of medicinal plants associated with gynaecological diseases treatment, a comprehensive resource of information providing detailed information of the plant used to cure gynaecological diseases, family of the plant, plant part used, dosage, route of administration, and method of preparation. Currently the database houses 121 medicinal plants associated with treatment of 9 gynaecological diseases. Such specific database is the current need for clinicians and researchers working in this field and this data can be used for the betterment of human society.