Abstract

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF ABRUS PRECATORIUS (GUNJA) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY-RELATED POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME(PCOS)

Dr. Arun Abasaheb Shinde, Dr. Vidya Udhavrao Pashte

Abstract

Obesity-related pcos is a complex endocrine–metabolic disorder characterized by anovulation, menstrual irregularities and insulin resistance. The ayurvedic herb abrus precatorius (gunja) possesses lekhana, kapha-medoghna and garbhashayashodhana properties, which may be useful in reducing obesityassociated pcos symptoms. This comparative research article evaluates gunja in comparison with commonly used ayurvedic single herbs in pcos—kanchanar, shatavari, and varuna. Literature from samhita, nighantu, and modern pharmacological research was compared. The analysis indicates that gunja (after proper shodhana) shows superior anti-obesity and ovulation-regulating properties, making it particularly suitable in obesity-induced pcos phenotypes.

Keywords: Abrus precatorius, gunja, pcos, lekhana, kaphamedoghna, comparative study.