Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2017)
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Table of contents
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Sailan-ur-Rahem (Abnormal Vaginal Discharge) in Greco-Arabic Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Greco-Arab medicine also known as Unani System of Medicine (USM) is well known based on the Hippocratic humoral theory. According to USM, every person is supposed to have a unique humoral constitution which represents his healthy state and any change in this state causes illness of the said person. The severity of the disease depends directly upon the change in equilibrium from mizaj (Temperament). In Greco-Arab medicine, Sailan-ur-Rahem is a …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Cupping (Al-Hijamah) in Unani System of Medicine: Opportunities and Scope
Abstract: In Unani System of Medicine (USM), cupping therapy is known as "Al-Hijamah”. Hijamah is Arabic word which literary means “to do cupping”. Cupping is an ancient traditional therapeutic technique, which has been practiced, for thousands of years and till now, particularly in East Asian countries. In classical literature of USM, Al-Hijamah is of two types; wet cupping or cupping with bloodletting called as Hijamah-bish-shart and dry cupping or cupping without …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) of Child Upbringing among Mothers Visiting OPDs of National Institute of Unani Medicine Hospital
Abstract: Background and Objective: Child rearing refers to bringing-up of children by parents or parent substitutes and influenced by child rearing knowledge. Parenting style and child rearing practices relate to many aspects of child development from infancy to the end of adolescence such as children’s cognitive development emotional development, school readiness, eating disorders, academic achievement, emotional well-being, delinquency and eating disorders. Hence considering the importance of child rearing practices upon the …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Study of Effect of Hijama Bila Shart (Dry Cupping) in Cases of Cervical Spondylosis
Abstract: Present study was carried out in ZVM Unani Medical College and Hospital, Pune, India in the year 2016 with the aim to study the effect of Hijama Bila Shart (Dry cupping) in cases of cervical spondylosis. Ethical clearance was obtained from institutional ethical committee. 30 patients of cervical spondylosis of age between 25-50 year and either sex were included in the study. Their written consents were obtained. Their thorough clinical …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Effect of Munzij Mushil Therapy and Regimenal Modalities in Post Stroke Hemiplegic Patient: A Case Study
Abstract: The objective of this case report is to evaluate the effect of unani medicine and regiminal modalities in post stroke hemiplegic patient. The patient was given Munzij mushil therapy followed by regimes, i.e., Dalak, Riyazat and Inkebab for a period of one month. The patient was assessed on the Berg Balance Score, Barthel Index and Modified Ashworth Scale before and after treatment. Significant improvement has been observed after the completion …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–11 Read article