Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2015)
Published
Table of contents
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Reference of Circadian Rhythm in the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Novel Insight
Abstract: The objective of the present study was to establish the needs for different products in the treatment of psoriasis with reference to circadian rhythm. The events like proliferation of keratinocytes and elastase activity are influenced by circadian rhythm. The proliferation of the keratinocytes occurs more during early hours of the day however, the enzymatic activities occur post to that. Psorolin ointment and Psorolin oil were studied for the cell proliferation …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Unique Insight on Detoxification and Inactivation of Metal Toxicity in Herbal-Metal Preparations in Siddha System
Abstract: Metal chelating property of various time tested siddha herbs were tested individually vis a vis Phyllanthus emblica, Embelia ribes, Elettaria cardamomum, Withania somnifera, Corollocarpus epigaeus, Centella asiatica, Celastrus paniculatus, Smilax chinensis, Psoralea corylifolia, Solanum trilobatum and Indigofera aspalathoides. Most of the plants showed metal chelating effect suggesting their role in in-activating metal toxicity. Use of these herbs along with metal preparation may offer some value in reducing toxicity due to …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Contribution of Zahrawi (Albucasis) in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Surgical Aspect
Abstract: The period of Dark Age in which nothing worthy happened in medicine in Europe was the period of origin of Arab physicians whose pioneering work in medicine made the world to view a different site. Abu-al-Qasim Zahrawi or Albucasis (936–1013A.D.) who is regarded as the father of modern surgery, great physician as well as teacher was a renowned personality in medieval era. Al-Zahrawi was an innovative surgeon who added many …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Rancid Oil: The Hidden Villain of Psoriasis
Abstract: The role of rancidity of oil in worsening psoriasis and producing various harmful effects are known. Traditional Siddha and Ayurveda systems use oil preparation for the treatment of psoriasis. In the present study we have evaluated the rancidity of various Siddha and Ayurveda oils for the treatment of psoriasis available in the market. The findings are presented in the paper.
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Shelf Life of Unani Drugs: In Classical and Contemporary Era
Abstract: Nothing in this universe is immortal. Drugs also degrade with time. Thus significance and indispensability of stability testing is well recognized since ancient time. However, in the absence of sophisticated scientific technology ancient Unani physicians used to evaluate the shelf life of drugs by means of organoleptic characters. In this paper review of classical Unani literature of plants, minerals and animal origin and compound drugs has been discussed in detail …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Stomach Mimicry of A-Forte for Pharmacokinetic Insight
Abstract: Drug absorption from solid dosage forms after oral administration depends on the release of the drug substance from the drug product, the dissolution or solubilization of the drug under physiological conditions, and the permeability across the gastrointestinal tract. In vitro dissolution may be relevant to the prediction of in vivo performance. To evaluate the in vitro dissolution of A-forte, a siddha proprietary medicine and the influencing factors, a study of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–12 Read article