Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2014)
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A Novel Technique for Stability Testing of Alliin and Sennosides in Unani Formulations
Abstract: Unani system of medicines is a science which deals with the preventive and promotive aspects of health of human beings and health problems that arise due to factors like ecological and/or environmental, which include humours categorized as blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile, and different biological fluids circulating in various vessels of the body. There is significant mandate in drug testing for a specific and precise analytical method for …
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Contraceptive Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Newly Married Couples
Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude regarding family planning and the practice of contraceptives among newly married couples attending NIUM hospital. This study was cross sectional and observational. Total 150 newly married women from the day of marriage to five-year span, visiting Screening Unit and Family Planning Unit attached with the OPD of Gynecology and Obstetrics of National Institute of Unani Medicine Hospital, Bangalore, were …
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Effect of Wet Cupping (Hijamat Bil Shurt) in the Management of Secondary Amenorrhea (Ehtebas Tams Sanwi)
Abstract: Secondary amenorrhea is a common distressing symptom caused by a multitude of pathological processes and its incidence due to polycystic ovarian syndrome is 15–30%. The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of wet cupping in patients with secondary amenorrhea. A randomized open-labeled study was carried out at Gynecology OPD of the Institute’s Hospital in Bangalore. Forty patients with secondary amenorrhea due to polycystic ovarian disease, obesity, hyperprolactinemia …
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Preliminary Analytical Study of Parangipattai Rasayanam (PRM) – A Siddha Polyherbal Formulation
Abstract: Parangipattai Rasayanam is a purely herbal product used commonly for the management of Vaatha diseases (anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity), skin diseases, etc. The Parangipattai Rasayanam is an orally administrable pharmaceutical drug which is a combination of 28 ingredients namely Parangipattai (Smilax china, Linn), Kodiveli (Plumbago zeylanica), Amukaraa (Withania somnifera, Linn), Milagu (Piper nigrum, Linn), Thipili (Piper longum, Linn), Omam (Carum capticum benth and Hook), Kurosaaniomam (Hyoscyamus niger, Linn), etc. Lack …
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Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Review with Special Reference to Unani Concepts
Abstract: Dysmenorrhea is potentially the most common and most underdiagnosed gynecologic condition. It is characterized by crampy lower abdominal pain radiating to back and thigh. Nausea, vomiting, headache and diarrhea are frequent accompanying symptoms. An excess or imbalance of prostaglandins, vasopressin, and chemical substances derived from phospholipids play an important role in generating primary dysmenorrhea symptoms, although exact pathology is still difficult to understand. An estimated 10–30% of all working or …
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Seasonal Changes and Human Health: A Unani Perspective
Abstract: Influence of seasonal variations on human health has been a subject of considerable interest in epidemiological studies and observed for centuries. The Unani scholars have given a vivid description about seasonal changes, diseases peculiar to each season and guidelines for maintaining health in a positive and individualized manner in different seasons under the heading of Tadabir-i-Mausam. In every season, air changes to a new temperament. The effect of the changing …
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Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea in Different Age Groups
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 …
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