The Effects of Salvia miltiorrhiza on Reproduction and Metabolism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Wenjuan Shen Bao Jin Yaguang HanHongwei WangHuan JiangLinlin ZhuMei HanJiao Zhang Yang Zhang

Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2021)

The current studies indicate that S. miltiorrhiza has beneficial effects on reproduction and glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with PCOS, and it is generally safe for clinical application. However, more prospective RCTs with large samples, multiple centers, and longer intervention duration are needed in the future to obtain more reliable conclusions.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
randomized controlled trial
insulin resistance
current status
blood glucose
case control
pregnancy outcomes
fatty acid
type diabetes
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
blood pressure