Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology
Volume 9, Issue 2 (2019)
Published
Table of contents
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Flavonoids Attenuate Airway Mucin Expression, Production and Secretion Induced by Various Inducers
Abstract: Muco-obstructive respiratory disease is caused by changing normal biophysical properties of mucus including alteration of mucin concentration, ion composition and airway surface hydration. Flavonoids are one type of polyphenols which regulate mucin gene expression and consequently inhibit mucus secretion. Thus, this review aimed to discuss the effects of different flavonoids on regulation of various airways mucin gene expression and inhibition of the production of a major airway mucin core protein …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Concept of Hypertension (Zaghtuddum qavi) in Unani System of Medicine: A Comprehensive Review
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
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Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Soap
Abstract: Most of the commercial soaps and detergents contain chemicals that can be harmful to the skin. Using a natural herbal soap and detergents can be a good alternative. They provide relaxation, healing from stress also. In this research, work soap was formulated using herbal ingredients and evaluated for various physicochemical features. Hence, owing to good effect on skin and acceptable parameters, this formulation can be investigated further for curing the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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A Review: An Introduction to Atypical Lipoma and their Brief Natural Treatment
Abstract: Atypical lipomatous are rare tumours arising from soft tissues of the body and most commonly affect adults. Lipomas are benign tumors composed of mature fat cells. These slow growing tumors, almost always benign, are generally in the form of round, motile, non-painful masses with a characteristic soft and soggy feel. Lipomas are seen in the hypodermic area of skin. Lipomas can be associated with syndromes such as multiple hereditary lipomatosis, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Concept of Hemiplegia (Falij-e-Nisfi) in Unani System of Medicine: A Comprehensive Review
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