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By K Tabassum

Abstract: Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) is one of the major gynecological problems, encountered in women of reproductive age. It accounts for more than 1/4th gynaec patients’ visits to the gynecologist. The pain may be spasmodic or congestive type and occurs in lower abdomen, low back or in the thighs. It starts one or two days before onset of menstruation and continues for two days with same intensity or sometimes the pain decreases …

Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 23–28 Read article →

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By K. Mohammad Nasar, Arifuddin ., K Tabassum, Yasmin .

Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic conditions and over half of the patients with OA report being limited in their daily activities because of pain. Physical activity and exercise reduce the pain, but do not relieve the cause. This study was done to emphasize the efficacy of leech therapy in the management of Waja-ul-Mafasil (osteoarthritis) in the Department of Moalijat (General Medicine), Govt. Nizamia Tibbi College & …

Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 5–11 Read article →

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By Yasmin K, Wasia Naveed, Tabassum K

Abstract: Tashannuji Usre Tams (spasmodic dysmenorrhea), which means painful menstruation, is one of the major gynecological problems. It is a single commonest cause of the female absenteeism from school, college and work places. The pain is spasmodic and occurs in lower abdomen, low back or in the thighs. This study was done to observe the prevalence of risk factors of spasmodic dysmenorrhea. The study consisted of 180 unmarried girls between 12 …

Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 36–43 Read article →

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By Tabassum K, Sayeeda Begum, Nishat Rais

Abstract: Age at marriage has significant influence on fertility, but the complexities of this relationship are poorly understood, especially during fertility transitions. This paper investigated the complex relationship between age and fertility and observed the influence of age on female fertility. The study population consisted of 75 infertile women who sought medical treatment in the Gynae OPD of NIUM Hospital and were selected. For data collection a detailed reproductive history regarding …

Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 03, 2014 · pp. 8–11 Read article →

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By Madhumathi S, Gayathri Rajagopal, Karthik ., Narasimhan S, Ramasamy .

Abstract: The metabolites profile of Wrightia tinctoria leaf with reference to their age (young, matured and senescent) was studied by TLC (Thin-Layer Chromatography) and HPTLC (High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography) derivatization. Further, the difference between the young and matured leaf was tested by anatomical and pharmacognostic means. The profile of Dr. JRK’s 777 oil matched fully with the profile of young leaf. The quantitative and qualitative abundance of metabolites was found to be …

Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 03, 2014 · pp. 35–41 Read article →

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By R. Susila, R. Arunadevi, G.J. Christian, S. Elansekaran, M. Ramamurthy, M. Logamaniyan

Abstract: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common bacterial infection encountered in clinical practice. Madhu piramiam is a syndrome described in Siddha system includes the symptoms of male urogenital infection in diabetes mellitus.To evaluate the correlation of madhu piramiam in Siddha with a syndrome of urogenital discharge of male patients with glycosuria in diabetes mellitus and to characterize the disease in the perception of Siddha. Clinical research was carried on …

Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 03, 2014 · pp. 24–34 Read article →

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By Fauzia Naaz, Shaikh Imtiyaz, S Javed Ali

Abstract: Unani Medicine (Greco-Arab Medicine) is holistic medicine, art and science of healing which believes in treating the disease from the root, and thereby profiting the man and mankind from grief and sorrow of illness and disease. Four methods have been described for treatment of diseases in Unani Medicine, these are- Ilaj-bil-ghiza (dieto therapy), Ilaj-bil-tadbir (regimental therapy), Ilaj-bid-dawa (pharmacotherapy) and Ilaj-bil-Yad (surgery). Ilaj-bil-tadbir (regimental therapy) and particularly Hijamah (Cupping) is gaining …

Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 03, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article →

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By Farkhunda Jabin

Abstract: With better advances in the field of medicine, life expectancy has increased in India. It is expected to increase to 65 years in 2015, which means more burden on the existing health care system of the country. Unfortunately, in our country elderly care is hospital-based with little attention on community-based, day care center-based or home-based care. With rapidly changing scenario of aging population, we should find the right model for …

Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 32–35 Read article →