Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 4, Issue 3 (2017)
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Table of contents
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Role of Nutool (Irrigation) in the Management of Shaqeeqa (Migraine): A Review
Abstract: In Unani system of medicine, Shaqeeqa is a familiar disorder, it is not a modern entity, and it is described since ancient time. Many eminent Unani physician like as Jalinoos, Ibn-sina, and Razi described its etiology, prevention and treatment. Shaqeeqa is characterized by recurrent attacks of pulsatile headache usually unilateral wildly variable in intensity, frequency and duration. Its cause involves morbid vapors and humoral imbalance. Alteration in Asbab-esitta Zarooriya leads …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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The Effect of Irsal-E-Alaq (Leech) in the Management of Varicose Vein: A Review
Abstract: The varicose vein is defined as “dilated tortuous and elongated superficial vein of lower limb. Dawali (varicose veins) is one of the commonest categories of primary venous insufficiency. In Unani system of medicine, “Dawali” is described in almost all classical books of Unani medicine, synonymous with varicose veins. Varicose veins are classified into primary and secondary types. Primary varicose veins occur more frequently, and are caused by incompetent or absent …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Health Status of Children Under Five Years of Age in Context to Personal Hygiene, Immunization Status, And Vitamin Deficiency Diseases: A Review
Abstract: In 2013, an estimated 6.3 million live born children worldwide died before the age of 5 years. In 2015, the under-five mortality rate in low-income countries was 76 deaths per 1000 live births. The importance of under nutrition as an underlying cause of child deaths associated with infectious diseases, and the effects of multiple concurrent illnesses have been emphasized in many studies across the world particularly in the developing countries. …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Study of Prevalence of Saman-e-Mufrit (Obesity) Among School Children of Pune City
Abstract: The present study was a cross-sectional study carried out in the year 2016. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of obesity and its causes among school children aged between 8 and 15 years. Ethical clearance was obtained from the institutional ethical committee. The written consents were taken from the heads of the schools to conduct survey in their schools. The height and weight of the …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Therapeutic Effect of “Nutool” in the Management of Sehar (Insomnia): A Review
Abstract: The word "insomnia' originates from the Latin "in" (no) and "somnus" (sleep). It is a disorder characterized by inability to sleep or a total lack of sleep. According to Unani physician Hakeem Ibn Sina, Sehar (insomnia) can be defined as sleeplessness ‟or” awakening' which occurs mainly as a result of imbalance in the temperament of brain due to excess of yaboosat wa hararat and secondarily due to some other causes …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Unani Herbal Management of Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge)—A Literary Revie
Abstract: Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge) is one of the most common manifestations among all gynecological disorders and is an important psychosomatic disorder affecting the psychology of women irrespective of socioeconomical status and occupation. It creates irritation in women’s freedom and decreases quality of life (QoL). The discharge may be thick or thin in consistency and whitish or yellowish in colour. Prevalence of vaginal discharge in India is about 30%. The symptoms include …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–12 Read article