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Concept of Hemiplegia (Falij-e-Nisfi) in Unani System of Medicine: A Comprehensive ReviewBy Humera Kausar, Shah Fasal, Rehana Alvi
Abstract: Falij is derived from an Arabic word Falj which literally means splitting into halves. It is the paralysis of a longitudinal half of the body starting either below the neck, sparing head & face or covering the entire longitudinal half of the body from head to toe. It is analogous with Hemiplegia occurring due to stroke. There are almost 4.7 million stroke survivors in the United States, and approximately 780,000 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 37–41 Read article →
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Concept of Hypertension (Zaghtuddum qavi) in Unani System of Medicine: A Comprehensive ReviewBy Humera Kausar, Shah Fasal, Rehana Alvi
Abstract: The term Zaghtuddum qavi (hypertension) does not exist as such in classical Unani literature but most of clinical features representing hypertension has been mentioned under the heading of Imtala bi hasbil auiya. Literally 'Imtala' means gathering and fullness of the body with madda (fluids). "Technically, it means there is an accumulation of normal or abnormal fluids in the body. Approximately 50% of whites and 60% of blacks have either systolic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 14–21 Read article →