Efficacy of herbaceous Apiaceae plants in primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs

Key Points

• Herbaceous Apiaceae plants significantly alleviate pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea in women.
• The meta-analysis indicates an overall effect size of 1.72 in favor of treatment, with 15 studies included.
• Systematic review of randomized controlled trials highlights consistent outcomes benefiting dysmenorrhea management.
• Results support the use of herbal treatments for menstrual pain, warranting further clinical investigation for broader applications.