Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy
Volume 5, Issue 3 (2018)
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Development of Antioxidant Based Therapeutics in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: During the last decades, several studies have examined the potential role of oxidative stress in the development of various diseases like cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, chronic fatigue syndrome etc. Oxidative stress can cause toxic effects through the production of peroxides and free radicals that damage all components of the cell, including proteins, lipids, and DNA. Unani system of medicine has a wealth of antioxidants that can …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Unani, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review of Abhal (Juniperus communis) with Special Reference to Female Disorders
Abstract: AbstractVery little research has been commit oneself to and begins to date on relative demand and utilization, or on the extent to which conventional medicines are used as a complement, alternative or supplement to modern medical services. Traditional medicines create an efficient atmosphere in situations associated with chronic conditions. Juniperus communis known as abhal in Unani medicine is one among the thousands of Indian medicinal drugs which is an evergreen …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Concept of Diabetes Mellitus (Ziyabetus Shakri) in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: The word diabetes is derived from Greek word “Diabanein” which means passing through. Ziyabetus can be divided into two types according to presence or absence of sugar in urine viz. Ziyabetus sada or barid and Ziyabetus shakri or haar. The various classical text books of Unani medicine also contain detailed descriptions of this disease. The causes of disease are suemizajwazauf e kulliya, masanawajigar (disordered temperament and weakness of kidney, bladder …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21`–23 Read article
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Effect of Shodhana Therapy in Mandal Kushtha (Psoriasis): A Case study
Abstract: Psoriasis is a chronic dermatosis characterized by well-defined erythematous lesion covered by silvery loose scales. It affect patient physically as well as psychologically because it interrupt their cosmetic harmony. Treatment available on contemporary system is not curative but suppressive only. The point prevalence of dermatological cases was 9.25%. The point prevalence of psoriasis is 8% of total dermatological disorders. Among the psoriasis patients the ratio of male to female was …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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An Exploratory Pilot Study on the Traditional Siddha Anthropometric Diagnostic and Screening Method ‘Manikkadai Nool Measurement’ of Undergraduate Students in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala, India
Abstract: Aim: The aim is to study the distribution pattern of Manikkadai Nool measurement of students studying in an undergraduate college in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala and analyse the data statistically. Manikkadai Nool measurement is the circumference of forearm which is measured four-fingerbreadth above the wrist. Background: The traditional Tamil Siddha medical text ‘Agasthiyar Sudamanikkayaru Sutram’ exclusively discusses Manikkadai Nool measurement as a continuous variable ranging from 4 to 10 fb with …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–11 Read article