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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Some Medicinal Plants against Most Prevalent Diabetic Wound Pathogens
Abstract: The present research work attempts to evaluate antimicrobial activity of 90% ethanolic extracts of three traditional medicinal plants viz. Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula, Pyhllanthus emblica. Since ethanol is the best solvent for dissolving antimicrobial compound present as active phytoconstituents in plants, these plants were extracted with ethanol. Each extract was tested for its antimicrobial activity against three most prevalent pathogenic microorganism associated with diabetic wounds, viz. Staphylococcus aureus (MTCC3160), Pseudomonas …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Treatment of Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia with the Traditional Koryo Medicine—Ginseng Anticancer Composite Drug (GACCD)
Abstract: In contrast to many medical conditions whose discovery carries a specific date often associated with a particular investigator, iron deficiency is an ancient disorder that stretches to the dawn of human history. In recent years, Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a disease that has reached epidemic proportions affecting countries worldwide, when it commonly begins from denutrition. Iron deficiency produces microcytic hypochromic red cells and substantially depresses both the mean corpuscular …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 13–17 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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A Review on Concept of Basoor-e-Labaniya (Acne Vulgaris) and Its Management in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Acne vulgaris is one of the most common diseases affecting more than 85% of adolescents and young adults. It is one of the most common diseases affecting humanity and its impact on quality of life is important. Acne is a cutaneous disease of the pilosebaceous unit in which there is abnormality in sebum production. It is characterised by both inflammatory (papules, pustules and nodules) and non-inflammatory comedones (open and closed) …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Concept of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Greco-Arab (Unani) Medicine
Abstract: Tuberculosis, one of the oldest diseases known to effect humans have preceded recorded history since the changes of spinal tuberculosis in the skeleton of a Neolithic man was described. The development of Greek medicine (Unani medicine) has been the hallmark in the history of medicine and it was with this civilization of ancient Greece that the history of tuberculosis really begins. Hippocrates (460–375 BC) owes to the medicine the art …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Study of Personalized Medicine and Behavior of different Marketed Drugs of CML
Abstract: Personalized medicine is rapidly developing practice of medicine that uses an individual's genetic profile to guide decisions made in regard to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) is characterized by a Philadelphia chromosome resulting from a reciprocal translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22, containing a chimeric gene called BCR-ABL. Management of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia has become increasingly difficult over the last few years …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Medicinal Properties of Nelumbo nucifera: A Review
Abstract: Nelumbo nucifera is a perpetual amphibian plant having a place in the family Nelumbonaceae. Likewise it is known by different basic names, for example, Indian lotus, bean of India, holy lotus or just lotus. This plant fills in the pools of Kashmir normally and its stem is being utilized widely in numerous Kashmiri foods. This plant has been a piece of Indian social customs and is perhaps the main restorative …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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A Case Report on "Takrare Isqate Hamal" (Recurrent Foetal Loss Syndrome) and Prevention by Unani Herbal Medicine
Abstract: In Unani system of medicine, Isqate Hamal is defined as a process in which the foetus is expelled out from the uterus before viability. During abortion, the women experience same events as at the time of delivery. The duration of pregnancy is usually 9 months and 12 days. Abortion can occur at any time of gestation starting from implantation to 20 weeks of gestation. Abortion is classified as early and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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Management of Warm Kabid Haad (Acute Hepatitis) by Unani Herbal Medicine
Abstract: Hepatitis, is a general term refers to inflammation of the liver, may be due to various causes mostly by the virus which leads to hepatocytes damage with subsequent cell death. Symptoms include fatigue, anorexia, nausea and right upper quadrant tenderness. In Unani system of medicine acute Hepatitis is known as Warm Kabid Haad has been described under the heading of Jaundice. For the management, several single as well as compound …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Medicinal Importance of Albizia lebbeck: A Review
Abstract: Herbs are extensively hunted these days for their medicinal potential. Isolation and purification of active phytoconstituent as drug is relatively old concept in the pharmaceutical field. Now scientists are more concerned for the wholesome use of herbs. Therefore, herbs are searched with various angles at several parameters. This paper presents a detailed description about one of such medicinally important herb named Shirish in Ayurvedic system of medicine and as Albizia …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Ethnobotany Emphasizing on Traditional Medicinal System: A Review
Abstract: AbstractThere are ultimate relations found in between plants and humans from ancient time. The knowledge of the tribal people regarding their local medicinal plants and their incorporation in the treatment of various diseases exists. The literature deals with the current scenario and the study of the Herbal plants in India, which conclude that the tribal knowledge about the use of medicinal plants in various ailments is vanished with the recent …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 51–54 Read article
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Role of Unani Herbal Medicines in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications – A Review
Abstract: AbstractDiabetes mellitus is a common and chronic metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood glucose level. In Unani system of medicine, diabetes mellitus is known as Ziabetus Sukkari. The prevalence of diabetes in India is 40.9 million and it is expected to be 69.6 million by 2025 if imperative preventive measurements are not taken. In this condition, the patient will suffer from chronic hyperglycemia which leads to irreversible damage to vital …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Assessment of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial (Therapeutic) Potentials of Some Medicinally Important Beverages
Abstract: Herbal tea is widely used for its medicinal properties. Here the Tulsi ginger tea and Tulsi lemongrass tea were taken for antimicrobial and antioxidant assays to compare their therapeutic potentials. Different solvents viz water and Methnol: HCl (99:1) were taken to compare the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. At the same time Ashwagandha and Arjuna Churna was taken to assess their therapeutic/medicinal values by assessing antioxidant and antimicrobial potential against two …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Unani Medicinal Plants with Anti-HIV Potential
Abstract: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a result of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection which subsequently leads to severe suppression of immune functions. AIDS is a significant threat to the health of mankind as there is no curative treatment for HIV infection and AIDS. Current anti-retroviral therapies (ART) are quite expensive or unaffordable by common man and are associated with adverse effects and rapid emergence of drug resistance. Therefore, the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Challenges on Standardizing of Closely Related Medicinal Plants Ocimum Species
Abstract: Ocimum species are reported to have a great medicinal value in Indian medicine. Leaves of Ocimum sanctum and Ocimum basilicum are commonly known as basil and sweet basil respectively belong to the family Labiate. Present work is related to differentiate and standardize of Ocimum sanctum and Ocimum basilicum closely related medicinal plants by using powder microscopy and thin layer chromatography (TLC). The study revealed the importance of powder microscopy and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Concept of Hemiplegia (Falij-e-Nisfi) in Unani System of Medicine: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Falij is derived from an Arabic word Falj which literally means splitting into halves. It is the paralysis of a longitudinal half of the body starting either below the neck, sparing head & face or covering the entire longitudinal half of the body from head to toe. It is analogous with Hemiplegia occurring due to stroke. There are almost 4.7 million stroke survivors in the United States, and approximately 780,000 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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Effect of Some Medicinal Plant Extracts on Memory Performance in Elevated Plus Maze Paradigm
Abstract: Since ancient times man has relied upon the plant kingdom for the cure to ailments. Traditional folklore medicine has always played a major role in treatment of various ailments across the world. In present study medicinal plants were used namely Bacopa monnieri, Centella asiatica, Melissa officinalis. Bacopa monnieri has been utilized in the Ayurvedic arrangement of medication for quite a long time. Generally, it was utilized as a cerebrum tonic …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Management of Anal Fissure (Sheqaq al-Maqa’ad) in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Fissure is derived from a Latin word “Fissura” which means a groove, natural division, cleft, slit, deep furrow, ulcer or crack like sore. Anal fissure is a longitudinal tear or disruption in the anoderm at the distal end of anal canal. It typically extends from below the dentate line to the anal verge. It affects more than 10% of patients attending proctology clinics and the incidence is growing high day …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Review on Advances in Personalized Medicine: from Genomics to Clinical Applications
Abstract: Personalised medicine, also known as precision medicine, is a revolutionary approach to healthcare that customises medical interventions and treatments for individual patients according to their distinct genetic, environmental, and lifestyle properties. The basic pillar of personalised medicine is genomics, and the area has seen an explosion of genetic information with the advent of high-throughput sequencing tools. Genomic data now provide unprecedented insights into the underlying genetic variations, mutations, and genetic …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Innovation in Phytomedicine: From Ancient Remedies to Modern Therapies
Abstract: Phytomedicine, the use of plant-derived substances for therapeutic purposes, has evolved from a ncient herbal remedies to modern clinical applications, significantly influencing healthcare practices worldwide. This review explores the historical context of phytomedicine, highlighting its roots in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China, and India, where plants were recognized for their healing properties. We discuss key innovations in the field, including advancements in pharmacognosy, clinical research, and biotechnology, which have …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–33 Read article