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Research Works carried out on Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine) in the Department of Shalakyatantra, Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar
Abstract: Ardhavabhedaka is a Tridoshaja disease; clinically, it is a Rakta/Pitta dominant disease. Ardhavabhedaka- hemicranial headache is a psychosomatic disorder: later replaced by migraine a Greek word "half of the head". Present study is aimed to highlight the effective role of Ayurvedic medicines, i.e. Laghu Sutashekhara Rasa, Sutashekhara Rasa, Brihat Dashmoola Taila, Brihat Jeevakadya Taila and Go-ghrita Nasya. Till date, total three clinical researches have been carried out in the subject …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 36–40 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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Role of Healthcare Management in Pandemic of COVID-19
Abstract: COVID-19 was first reported on December 19, 2019, in the city of Wuhan Hubei in China. It has since spread to more than 210 countries and regions. This severe acute respiratory syndrome is spread over by the coronavirus with trouble in breathing and flu-like symptoms. The disease caused by virus was called COVID-19. Over 2.2 million people worldwide have died. The United States is the most affected country with 0.7 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Iron Deficiency Anemia: From Historical Background to Management—A Review
Abstract: The word anemia comes from the ancient Greek word άναιμία, anaimia, meaning ‘lack of blood’. Simply, anemia means a decrease in the total amount of hemoglobin (Hb) or the number of red blood cells (RBCs). Anemia remains a widespread public health problem with major consequences on human health as well as social and economic development. Globally, the most significant contributor to the onset of anemia is iron deficiency (ID) so …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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Leeching on Post-Haemorrhoidectomy Bulged Perianal Masses
Abstract: Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) are dilatations of the anal and perianal venous plexuses affecting about 5% of general population and they are rarely encountered in person aged less than 30 years and occurs in both sexes between 45-65years. The word haemorrhoid is coined from Greek word haima = blood, and rhoos = flowing; and thus, Hippocrates described it as “the flow of blood from the vein of anus”. Various operative options are …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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A Precious Stone to Surgery: Al Zahrawi—A Literary Review
Abstract: Islamic medicine, also known as Arabic Medicine and Greeco-Arab medicine, refers to medicine developed during the Golden Age of the Arab practiced within the Mediterranean as well as most Islamic countries greatly. Then it is broadened from Spain to central Asia, India and Sri Lanka. There was massive enlightenment in the Arab-Islamic world, during that time Europe was very much embrace of the Dark Ages. The Renaissance of European science …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Hemorrhoids (Bawaseer) in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Hemorrhoids are one of the most common anorectal disorders encountered in the general population as well as in clinical practice. The term “Hemorrhoid” was most likely first used by Hippocrates (Buqrat) to explain the bleeding from the veins of the anus. It is derived from two Greek words “haima" means blood, “rhoos" means flowing. Bawaseer are dilated veins occurring in relation to the anal canal. In normal population the disease …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–23 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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Role of Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooriya in Ziyabetus Shakri (Diabetes Mellitus) an insight of Unani Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, action or both. This can arise in many different ways but it is most commonly due to autoimmune type 1 diabetes or to adult-onset type 2 diabetes. Lack of insulin affects the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat, and can cause a significant disturbance of water and electrolyte homeostasis. Globally an estimated 422 million adults …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Concept of Body Fluids (Akhlāt)
Abstract: Unani Tibb is one of the ancient systems of medicine which is also called as the system of Greek medicine. A body fluid or "humor" is that fluid of the body in which our aliment is transformed. In our classical literature, body fluids were termed as Akhlāt (Humors). Humoral theory believes the presence of four humors in the body i.e., blood (dam), phlegm (balgham), yellow bile (safra) and black bile …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–14 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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Parameters to Quantify Temperament of Organs (Mizaj-e-Aa‘za)
Abstract: Every single entity present on the face of the earth has been furnished with a property specific to its function that was termed as Temperament by the great Greek scholars and used synonymously with the Arabic word Mizaj. It is the key concept of Unani System of Medicine and all the principles related to human health, diseases afflicting them, and their treatment revolves around it. The human temperament has been …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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OVERVIEW OF ACNE VULGARIS IN UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINE: AN OBSERVATION
Abstract: Acne vulgaris is affecting quite 85% percent of adolescents and young adults.It is very common skin disorder.A current systematic review of the epidemiology of acne worldwide has noted a disease with skin prevalence estimates ranging from just 20% to more than 95%. In the Greek system of medicine, acne vulgaris is called busoor labania, which is a white rash on the nose and face that represents drops of milk or …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 6–8 Read article
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Study-based Pharmacological Appraisal of Commiphora myrrha
Abstract: Myrrh is a highly aromatic resin exuded from the bark of various species of the Commiphora genus, such as Commiphora myrrha, Commiphora molmol, and Commiphora abyssinica. The name “Commiphora” is derived from the Greek words “kommi” and “phero” meaning “gum-bearing.” These trees are mainly found in arid regions of the Middle East and Africa. The resin is harvested by making incisions in the bark and allowing the sap to dry …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Obesity (Siman-E-Mufrat) in Greeco-Arabic Perspective: A Review
Abstract: Tibb-e-Unani has been rendering services to the mankind for thousands of years. This healing art is one of the oldest and well organized systems of medicine. The Greeks were the first to recognize Siman-e-mufrat (obesity) as a medical disorder. It is evident that Buqrat (460–377 BC) was first who described obesity (siman-e-mufrat) in his famous book Fusool-e-Buqrat. Buqrat understood that siman-e-mufrat leads to infertility and early death. He was also …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Dalk (Massage) in Unani Medicine: An Ancient Regimen for Preventive and Rehabilitative Treatment of Various Diseases
Abstract: Dalk (Massage) was a traditional medical practice of many ancient cultures including Chinese, Egyptian, Greeks, Hindus, Japanese, and Romans. Therapeutic massage is an age- old remedy and widely practiced method of Regimenal therapy which is found in all major civilization past and present. Massage is a form of riyazat (Exercise) undertaken with hands as a manipulative technique over the surface of body to increase blood circulation and remove waste materials …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–27 Read article