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312 articles for “Unani medicines”
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Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea in Different Age Groups
Abstract: Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) is one of the major gynecological problems, encountered in women of reproductive age. It accounts for more than 1/4th gynaec patients’ visits to the gynecologist. The pain may be spasmodic or congestive type and occurs in lower abdomen, low back or in the thighs. It starts one or two days before onset of menstruation and continues for two days with same intensity or sometimes the pain decreases …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Anti-Diabetic Activity of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Amorphophallus paeoniifolius by Streptozotocin and Alloxan-Induced Model Using Danio rerio
Abstract: We believe on natural remedy from ancient time. Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani medicine system gives sufficient importance to Amorphophallus paeoniifolius for its therapeutic efficiency. A. paeoniifolius is commonly known as “elephant foot yam”. The tuber, corms, and leaf parts are having therapeutic importance. At first, the leaves of the plant were collected from the locality of Hooghly district, West Bengal, India in the month of August. After shade drying and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 18–29 Read article
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Study on safety of Unani pharmacopeial formulation Qurs Kusta Khabas- al- Hadeed and Habb- e-Marwareed in cases of Sailanur Reham (Leucorrhoea)
Abstract: Leucorrhoea is nothing but excessive vaginal discharge, it is common gynaecological complaint . Main objective of the present study was to study safety parameter of Unani formulation Qurs-e- Kusta Khubs al Hadeed and Habb-e-Marwarweed in cases of Sayalan-al-Rahim (Leucorrhoea).Study was jointly conducted in the laboratory at Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, New Delhi. For this 56 females patientsin the age group of 18-60 years presenting sign and symptom with …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Investigation of Pods of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.
Abstract: Albizialebbeck (L.) Benth. is well known as the medicinal plant in the Ayuerveda, Siddha and Unani system of medicines. The drug isolated from different parts of this plant is used in different sciences of medicines like Unani, Ayuerveda, allopathic, Sidda, naturopathic and homeopathic. The present investigation deals with pharmacognostical and primary phytochemical screening of the pod of Albbizzialebbeck (L.) Benth. The pharmacognostical studies include fluorescence, organoleptic evaluation and physicochemical analysis. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Literature Review of Irsal-e-Alaq (Leech Therapy) in Unani and Modern Science
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine is based on the humoral theory (Nazriya Akhlat) postulated by Buqrat. According to this theory, all illness is caused by an imbalance of one of the four body humors that is, blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. Irsal-e-alaq is one of the oldest and widely practiced means of Ilaj-bit-tadbeer for local evacuation of morbid humours. It is a procedure of treatment with the use …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Approach to Ziabetes Sukari (Diabetes Mellitus) in Ancient Ages and Its Management with Unani Herbal Drugs: A Review
Abstract: AbstractIn Unani System of Medicine, Diabetes has been mentioned as Ziabetus Sukari. It is estimated that around 2−4% of the world population is suffering from this disease. In India, the prevalence is about 40.9 million and it is expected to be 69.6 million by 2025. It is due to weakness of kidneys, dilatation of orifices of vessels of the kidneys, Sue Mizaj Haar Kuliya (Ill temperament of kidney), Burudat Kuliya …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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An Overview of Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) with Surgical Interventions from Ancient to Modern Era
Abstract: The word “haemorrhoid” is derived from the Greek “haema”= blood, and “rhoos”= flowing, and was originally used by Hippocrates to describe the flow of blood from the veins of the anus. Commonly, in society it is known as piles, the word pile is derived from Latin, meaning a ball or a mass. In Unani literature, hemorrhoids are known as “Bawaseer”. It is the plural of baasoor, which means wart or …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Research and Review: On Irsale Alaq (Medicinal Leech), Mechanism of Action and its Uses with Applied Site
Abstract: Leech therapy is based on the concept of balancing body humours. In the Unani system of medicine the majority of the disease caused by the endogenous factors by excessive Humours accumulated of morbid matters foodstuffs or the metabolic products. There are 6 evacuation methods for the balancing of humours viz bloodletting, purging, vomiting, sweating, cauterization and diuresis are described. Among those methods, bloodletting methods are a most popular and effective …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Demand for AYUSH Healthcare in India: Multinomial Logit Estimation of the Utilisation of Indian System of Medicine
Abstract: Despite the widespread use of the allopathic system of medicines, the indigenous non-allopathic systems of medicine are widely practiced and used in India. The increasing healthcare costs of the modern corporate type of hospitals and the less expensiveness of local herbal medicines drive the use of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) hospitals for the treatments of chronic diseases, acute illness episodes, maternity health care and catastrophic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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An Overview of Pharmacopoeial Status of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha Drugs
Abstract: Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha Pharmacopoeia are part of regulatory framework of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. In these pharmacopoeia, single drugs (plant, mineral and metal origin) and classical compound formulations are incorporated to provide statutory standards. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India Part I (Vols. I–VIII) consists of 590 monographs on single drugs (plant, mineral, metal and extracts) and Part II (Vols. I–III) consists of 152 monographs on ayurvedic classical formulations. Unani …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Cardiac Diseases and Its Causes in Unani Perspective
Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are leading cause of death and disability in the world. They have emerged as a threat to both developed and developing countries. Unani system of medicine is one of the old systems of medicine in the world. This system of medicine originates from Greece and reaches to Arabs and later flourishes in India. The ancient classical unani literature has mentioned various causes of cardiac disease in terms of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 19–22 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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Therapeutic Importance of Sumbul-ut-Teeb (Nardostachys jatamansi DC)
Abstract: Background: Sumbul-ut-teeb is an important medicinal plant and has been extensively used in the Indian system of medicine. Sumbul-ut-teeb is an erect, small, perennial, rhizomatous herb. There is a plethora of experimental and clinical evidence showing its medicinal activity. Varieties: There are three varieties of Sumbul-ut-teeb that are mentioned in the Unani System of Medicine as a drug that is, Sumbul Hindi, Sumbul Romi, and Sumbul Jabli (pahadi). Sumbul Hindi …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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An Integrative Review of Male Sexual Disorders and the Therapeutic Role of Unani Aphrodisiacs
Abstract: Sexual health is a vital component of overall well-being, encompassing physical, emotional, and psychosocial dimensions. Male sexual dysfunction – including conditions, like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and low libido – can significantly impact quality of life and intimate relationships. Aphrodisiacs, derived from the Greek goddess Aphrodite, are substances that stimulate sexual desire and performance. Historically, natural aphrodisiacs have been used in various cultures and include plant-based substances such as Yohimbine, …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Chobchini (Smilax china Linn) with Therapeutic Role and Pharmacological Actions: A Review
Abstract: Chobchini is the rhizome of Smilax china used in tribal folk medicine for the treatment of myriad health issues in various dosage forms. S. china is one of the safest and efficacious drugs used traditionally for the treatment of various ailments of the body. It is specifically used as blood purifier to treat the phlegmatic and melancholic diseases. S. china is a multi-potential drug used in the Unani system of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 11–17 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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Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Aspects of Piper nigrum (Filfil siyah): An Update
Abstract: Piper nigrum (Filfil siyah) is a very popular medicinal plant. It is used in Unani as well as the Ayurvedic System of medicine for several diseases due to their diverse pharmacological potentials and minor side effects. In the Unani System of Medicine, it is recommended for the treatment of Nafkh al-Mi‘da (Flatulence in the stomach), Qulanj Rihi (colic due to flatulence), Waj-ul-Meda (Gastric Pain), Kasir-e-Riyah (Carminative), Zofe-Ishtiha (Anorexia), Muharrik (Stimulant), …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Habb-e-Qooqaya: A Potent Herbo‑Medicinal Formulation for Shaqeeqa (Migraine)–A Review
Abstract: The word Shaqeeqa is derived from an Arabic word ‘shiq’ which means ‘a part’ or ‘a side’. It is characterized by intense pain in a part rather than entire head giving it the name Shaqeeqa. Many renowned physicians of Unani system of medicine like Jalinoos (Galen), RabbanTabri (Al Tabri), ZakaryaRazi (Rhazes), Ali Ibn Abbas Majoosi (Masoudi/Haly Abbas), Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Ismail Jurjani (Zayn Al-Din Gorgani), Ibn Zohr (Avenzoar), Ibn Habal …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Ethno-pharmacological Review of Bauhinia variegate : A Potential Herbal Drug
Abstract: AbstractMedicinal plants are part and parcel of human society to combat diseases, from the dawn of civilization. There exists a plethora of knowledge, information and benefits of herbal drugs in our ancient literature of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Chinese medicine. Bauhinia variegata Linn. (Kanchanar/Rakta kanchan), is a widely used medicinal plant by the tribals throughout India and is popular in various indigenous systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Scientific Appraisal of Unani Drugs Used in Neurological Disorders
Abstract: Background: Neurological disorders are prevalent and are increasing. The Unani system of medicine provides insights into the pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of these diseases. Objective: This study explores the Unani perspective on neurological disorders, focusing on therapies and the pharmacodynamics of related medicines. Methods: A comprehensive review of Unani literature was conducted using digital and traditional sources. Unani texts, like “Al Qanoon Fil Tib” by Ibn Sina and “Al Jami …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 34–44 Read article