Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2017)
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Peripheral Blood Flow: A New Indicator for Measuring the Analgesic Effect of Dolowhite Emulsion
Abstract: The pain relieving effect of a proprietary Siddha drug Dolowhite emulsion was studied by using the haemodynamic profile of the cutaneous region using Mexameter. Dolowhite is composed of the Siddha herbs such as Clerodendrum phlomides, Aloe vera, and Cinnamomum camphora. The pain relieving effect of Dolowhite emulsion was studied by using the haemodynamic profile of the cutaneous region using Mexameter. The findings are discussed in the article. The above findings …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Khurfa (Portulaca oleracea Linn.) in Unani System of Medicine and Phytopharmacological Studies: A Review
Abstract: Khurfa (Portulaca oleracea Linn.) also known as common purslane or pusley is an annual herb belongs to the family Portulacaceae. It is commonly found as a weed in cultivated fields throughout India and common in all the warm countries. It is used from centauries by the ancient Unani physicians in urinary disorders, epigastric burning, gastritis, fever and pain in bladder; sozish-e-baul (burning micturition), inflammation of kidneys and bladder, toothaches haemoptysis, …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Dalk (Massage) in Unani Medicine: An Ancient Regimen for Preventive and Rehabilitative Treatment of Various Diseases
Abstract: Dalk (Massage) was a traditional medical practice of many ancient cultures including Chinese, Egyptian, Greeks, Hindus, Japanese, and Romans. Therapeutic massage is an age- old remedy and widely practiced method of Regimenal therapy which is found in all major civilization past and present. Massage is a form of riyazat (Exercise) undertaken with hands as a manipulative technique over the surface of body to increase blood circulation and remove waste materials …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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‘Medical Endorsement’ of Dano-anti Dandruff Oil
Abstract: Dano-anti dandruff oil is a proprietary Siddha medicine of the company. The present study is taken up to revalidate the drug value and the clinical efficacy of Dano-anti dandruff oil. We have conducted a survey among AYUSH practitioners who prescribe the drug Dano-anti dandruff oil to their patients for treating problems like dandruff and scalp disorders. Dano-anti dandruff oil being a Siddha drug, the feedback of ISM practitioners (non-MBBS doctors) …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 28–30 Read article
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Description of Amraz-E-Gosh (Ear Diseases) in Unani and Modern Perspective: A Review
Abstract: The human ear is tremendously complex and amazingly designed organ meant primarily for hearing and balancing the body. In Unani terminology, it is known as Uzuemudarikfaslat (distance receptor organ). In classical Unani literature, diseases of the ear are well described and are called as Amraze Gosh like Tarash (impaired hearing), Waqr and Samum (deafness), Wajauluzn (ear ache), Tanin-o-Dawi (tinnitus), Siqle Sama’at (reduced hearing), Hikkatuluzn (itching in ear) Sansanahat (ringing of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Satawar (Asparagus racemosus) & Zeera sufaid (Cuminum cyminum) in Qillat-ul-laban (Oligogalactia)
Abstract: A state when the production of milk in lactating mother is too scanty to be sufficient for the infant is called “Oligogalactia”. Its prevalence is 45–53.6% in India and is increasing nowadays. Present study was aimed to see the efficacy of satawar and zeera sufaid for improvement in lactation in the patients of oligogalactia. In this prospective randomized controlled trial, all apparently normal mothers delivered a single full term baby …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Eve Fresh Cream: A Drug of Siddha System
Abstract: Eve fresh cream is a proprietary Siddha medicine of the company. The cream is composed of two important herbs that are well documented in the Siddha system of medicine viz., Curcuma zedoaria (Kasturi manjal) and Aloe vera (Kumari). The present study was taken up to revalidate the drug value and the clinical efficacy of Eve fresh cream. We have conducted a survey among AYUSH practitioners who prescribe the drug Eve …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 4–6 Read article
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The Science of Pesin: The Wonder Drug of Siddha System of Medicine
Abstract: To understand the bioavailability and rate of dissolution of the wonder drug, Pesin was evaluated through an in house developed innovative method. The advantage of method was that the test can be performed on table top just with the help of beaker and glass rod. The findings of the study clearly prove the fact Pesin is indeed a wonder drug. The finger print pattern of Pesin was also established using …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–10 Read article