Plants as source of new therapies for endometriosis: a review of preclinical and clinical studies
Given the disadvantages and limitations of current endometriosis therapy, There is a progressive increase in studies focusing on plant-derived agents as a natural treatment option. Natural therapies can be assigned to three categories: (i) herbal extracts, (ii) specific plant-derived bioactive compounds, and (iii) Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) Agents of the first category exert anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant effects.