Medicinal plants with endocrine modulating effects

Abstract

Nowadays endocrine disorders have become a more prevalent complex global health problem which increases the economic burden on governments worldwide due to treatments and their serious complications. Extensive attention has been focused on natural therapies for the treatment of different endocrine disorders because of their availability, effectiveness and safety. This review attempts to discuss the latest reports on the medicinal plants possessed various endocrine and hormonal effects as an alternative treatment.