Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2014)
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Breast Feeding and Unani Medicinal Plants with Galactagogue Potential
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
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Aloe Vera: An Ancient Remedy with Current Concept
Abstract: Aloe Vera plant has been known for 2000 years. Greek scientists regarded aloe Vera as the universal panacea. The Egyptians called the Aloe “the plant of immortality.” It is a member of liliaceae family. Among more than 300 species, the one with most medicinal property is Aloe barbadenis. The leaf of the plant has two different parts, the parenchymal tissue present in the inner layer produces Aloe Vera gel and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Coumarin Isolated from Eupatorium triplinerve
Abstract: Eupatorium triplinerve (Asteraceae) is a slender herb with narrow lanceolate leaves. Extract of the plant is used as antiseptic, and in the treatment of various ulcers and haemorrhages. Ayapana is a rich source of naturally occurring coumarin chemicals. Coumarins are chemical compounds found in many plants and which usually have a sweet scent—much like newly-mown hay. Coumarin has clinical value as the precursor for several anticoagulant drugs; most notably, one …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Al Hijamah (Cupping Therapy): A Brief Introduction with Modern Perspective
Abstract: Alhijamah (cupping therapy) refers to a Unani regimenal mode of treatment. Alhijamah is an ancient method which was practically used among the Chinese, Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Indians. The earliest recorded evidence of Alhijamah was discovered in Egyptian medical document Ebers Papyrus dating back to 1550 BC. In Chinese medicine too, Alhijamah is used for the treatment of various diseases. The treatment by vacuum cups has been mentioned …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 8–12 Read article