2 publications

• Published Subscription 5 Mar 2019

  Unani Medicinal Plants with Anti-HIV Potential

  By Qamar Uddin, Ahmad Sayeed, Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui

  Abstract: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a result of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection which subsequently leads to severe suppression of immune functions. AIDS is a significant threat to the health of mankind as there is no curative treatment for HIV infection and AIDS. Current anti-retroviral therapies (ART) are quite expensive or unaffordable by common man and are associated with adverse effects and rapid emergence of drug resistance. Therefore, the …

  Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 11–22 Read article →

• Published Subscription 5 Mar 2019

  Breast Feeding and Unani Medicinal Plants with Galactagogue Potential

  By Qamar Uddin, Javed Inam Siddiqui, Ahmad Sayeed, Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui

  Abstract: Breast feeding is the best choice for infant health as breast milk contains the perfect amount of all nutrients required for the growth and development of the baby. However, surveys indicate that the majority of babies today are bottle-fed. Many mothers avoid breast feeding because they feel it is socially unacceptable, that it interferes with employment or social life, that it will affect their physical attractiveness, or because of fear …

  Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article →