Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2018)
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Table of contents
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Sharbat Faulad—A Herbal Medicine: An Overview
Abstract: Anemia is defined as decrease in total amount of hemoglobin or red blood cells. According to world health organization India has the highest number of anemic cases. According to Unani concept altered temperament of liver is the most important cause of anemia while pallor of body, face and feet, edema over face, dyspepsia, flatulence, disturbed bowel habits, appetite and sleep along with stomatitis, glossitis, general weakness, delayed wound healing are …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Concept of Hemorrhoid (Bawaseer) and Management in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Hemorrhoids are dilated veins within the anal canal in the sub-epithelial region formed by radicles of the superior and inferior rectal veins. The basic cause of bulging of veins (piles) is increase in intra-abdominal pressure as in the case of obesity, constipation and pregnancy. It is a common ailment among adults. In Unani system of medicine, hemorrhoids are known as bawaseer. Buqrat (Hippocrates) (460–377BC), the renowned Unani physician, stated that …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Role of Hijama (Cupping) in the Management of Various Diseases and Probable Mechanism of Action
Abstract: Hijama is derived from Arabic word ‘Hajm’ which literally means to suck. It involves the use of cup like vessels placed on the body surface by creating a vacuum to either let out blood from below the skin surface or just plain suction without bloodletting. Hijama evacuates blood from small vessels spread over the skin and muscles and relieves congestion from the body. It is a therapy with low cost …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Effect of Dalak (Massage) in the Management of Sahar (Insomnia)
Abstract: Saher (Insomnia) or sleeplessness is a sleep disorder in which there is an inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep or both, as long as desire. According to current researches, it has been noted that many people all over the world are suffering from one or more symptoms of insomnia. Depending on duration of problem, it may be classified as transient insomnia, short term insomnia and chronic insomnia. Insomnia …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Malaria in Indian Perspective: A Review
Abstract: Malaria is in its pre-elimination stage in India. It is particularly widespread in low-income rural areas of eastern and northeastern states. In this scenario, community-based strategies are important for malaria control. In order to intensify elimination activities, we need to have a better awareness of malaria in the rural areas. Though there are facilities available in the urban population, due to unhygienic surroundings of slum areas, increase in the waste …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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Unani Concept of Tadarrun-e-Revi (Pulmonary Tuberculosis): A Review
Abstract: In Unani system of medicine, pulmonary tuberculosis is known as Tadarrun-e-Revi. Unani physicians also called it Diq or humma-e-diq or tap-e-diq. The ulcer which is formed in lungs due to tuberculosis is called sil. The word Diq means thinness or debility. In Diq, the increased temperature of body destroys the body fluid, because of which, the body of affected person becomes thin and dry. Hence the disease is called Humma-e-diq. …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Aetiological Prescription in Homeopathy that Cured a Case of Chronic Urticaria
Abstract: Urticaria is a common skin disease characterised by recurrent pinkish or red, raised wheals or hives with itching that usually last less than 24 h. However, in some patients lesions persist intermittently or continuously for more than six weeks and are classified as chronic urticaria (CU). CU may be further subdivided into CU with potential provoking factors; Autoimmune urticaria and Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) depending upon aggravating factors and the …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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Comparative Study of Reaction Time in the Individuals of Bilious and Phlegmatic Temperament
Abstract: Background and Objective: Temperament (mizaj) is a wide term in itself which encompasses all distinctive traits of an individual. Accordingly, every individual having a distinctive temperament should also possess distinctive characters as well. The objective of this study is to compare the reaction time of bilious (safrawi) and phlegmatic (balghami) temperament individuals. Methodology: This study was carried out in the Advance Instrumentation Lab, Department of Kulliyat, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–14 Read article