Efficacy of Boswellia serrata L. and Cyperus scariosus L. plus pelvic floor muscle training in stress incontinence in women of reproductive age

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Nov;20(4):230-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2014.08.003. Epub 2014 Sep 4.

Abstract

Introduction: To determine the efficacy of combining of Boswellia serrata L. resin and the root of Cyperus scariosus L. plus PFMT in reproductive age women with stress urinary incontinence.

Methods: A prospective, single-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial was conducted. The patients were randomized to receive orally either combination of equal quantity of B. serrata and C. scariosus (2g) (n = 30) or placebo (n = 30) respectively twice daily for 8 weeks in addition to pelvic floor muscle training in both groups. The outcome was one hour pad test. The results were analyzed using parametric and nonparametric test.

Results: The improvement in the test and control group was 60% and 37% respectively. Between the group comparison was statistically significant (P = 0.035). The intra group comparison of one hour pad test was statistically significant in both groups (P < 0.001). No adverse effects were noted.

Conclusion: The test group was more effective than control group in women with SUI.

Keywords: Boswellia serrata; Cyperus scariosus; Pelvic floor muscle training; Stress urinary incontinence; Unani medicine.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Boswellia*
  • Cyperus*
  • Exercise Therapy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Floor / physiopathology
  • Phytotherapy / methods*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / epidemiology*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / therapy*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Plant Extracts