Premenstrual syndrome: An integrative review of unani principles and therapeutic approache
Introduction: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a prevalent cyclical gynecological condition characterized by recurrent physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and subside with the onset of menstruation. Although PMS is not described as a distinct disease entity in Unani medicine, its symptom complex closely corresponds to conditions such as Ihtebās-e-Ṭams (retention of menses), Sudāʿ Qabl al-Ḥayḍ (premenstrual headache), and Tashannuj al-Raḥim (uterine spasm).