Evaluation of Effect of Trachyspermum ammi Extract on Primary Dysmenorrhoea

Abstract

Dysmenorrhoea is the most common problem seen in reproductive age of women. Often it hampers a woman’s daily routine during the menstrual phase. In Ayurveda system of medicine there are many effective herbal remedies used for the menstrual problems, Yavani – Trachyspermum ammi is one among them. Present study was aimed to evaluate efficacy of aqueous extract of Yavani on Primary dysmenorrhoea. Where a group of 15 female patient of reproductive age group with primary dysmenorrhoea were selected and administered with Aqueous extract of Yavani for 3 days during menstruation. Evaluation was done before and after the treatment on parameters such as VAS, duration and intensity of pain, Episodes of Nausea, vomiting etc. Where after medication significant relieve found on VAS, Pain duration and intensity. Trachyspermum ammi can be an effective herbal remedy for the management of Primary dysmenorrhoea.