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156 articles for “Unani treatment”
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Unani Medicine Uncovered: Core Concepts And Quality Evaluations
Abstract: Unani medicine, a traditional healing system primarily reliant on herbal remedies, finds its roots in the ancient wisdom of Greek philosopher Hippocrates (460–377 BC) and his associates. Its evolution and prominence, however, owe much to the support of Persian and Arab empires before making its way to the Indian subcontinent around the mid-14th century. Unani practitioners believe that each individual possesses a unique temperament shaped by the interplay of four …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Contribution of Dalak (Massage) in the Treatment of Waja-uz-Zohar (Back Pain): A Review
Abstract: Classical Unani literature presents a detailed understanding of Waja-ul-Mafasil (diseases of bones and joints) among which Waja-uz-Zohar (low back pain) has received extensive attention. Distinguished Unani physicians meticulously described its etiology, clinical features, complications, and treatment modalities. According to Unani theory Waja-uz-Zohar is defined as pain originating from the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues surrounding the lumbar and lumbosacral regions. Prominent scholars, such as Ibn Sina and Zakariya Razi, attributed …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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The Concept of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Unani Medicine and the Potential Role of Unani Pharmacology in Its Management
Abstract: Introduction: Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune neurological disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and paralysis due to immune-mediated damage to the peripheral nervous system. Conventional treatments focus on immunotherapy and supportive care, but alternative approaches, such as Unani Medicine offer promising holistic management strategies. Unani Medicine attributes GBS to humoral imbalance, particularly an excess of Balgham (Phlegm) affecting nerve function, leading to weakness and dysfunction. Objective: This study aims …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 32–52 Read article
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Tiryaq-E-Arba (A Poly Herbal Unani Formulation) in Fighting Against COVID-19 Like Conditions–Unani Perspective
Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic disease of modern time with unique and rapid transmission rate and affected almost all the nations without respecting any border. World Health Organization stated it is an infective disease and pandemic. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19) which created in Wuhan, China, has now spread to 192 countries and organizational regions infecting nearly 800,000 persons of all ages as of 31 March 2020. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science 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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An Observational Study on Prevalence and Risk Factors for OA Knee Joint Among Adult Population Attending the SCSP Camps in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative condition affecting older individuals, particularly in developing nations. It is commonly linked to aging and various intricate underlying causes. The complex causes of osteoarthritis include confounding factors that significantly increase the risk of its development, many of which can be managed or prevented. Among all joints, knee osteoarthritis is particularly prevalent, especially in women. In rural India, the SC/ST population faces significant health …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Prevalence and Risk Factors in a Sample Population of Hemiplegia—An Observational Study
Abstract: Falij is the paralysis of longitudinal half of the body starting either below the neck, sparing head and face or covering the entire longitudinal half of the body from head to toe. It draws analogy with hemiplegia occurring due to stroke. Unani system of medicine asserts to possess treatment for motor recovery in Falije Nisfi. Almost all ancient Unani physicians have advocated Tanqia and Ta’deel as treatment of Falij caused …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Medical Tourism in India: Perspective of Unani Medicine
Abstract: Medical tourism has emerged as a one of the trending markets across the globe. It encompasses primarily and predominantly biomedical procedures, combined with travel and tourism such as when consumers elect to travel across international borders to receive some form of medical treatment, which may span the full range of medical services. Though travelling abroad for health benefits is not a recent concept, it has gained more momentum and media …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 52–60 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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Efficacy of Banadiqul-Buzoor in Improving the Quality of Life of Patients of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: An Open Labelled Observational Clinical Study
Abstract: Background: Warme Ghuddae Mazi Sulb, the Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH), is a very common and irritating problem of males. It produces a group of symptoms like frequency, urgency, nocturia, hesitancy, straining and retention etc; (Prostatism). Besides the conventional therapy for the conservative treatment of BPH phytotherapy or Polyherbal therapy has become one of the most popular treatment modalities now a day. Banadiqul Buzoor (BB) is one of the polyherbal Unani …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Unani Medicine Approaches To Liver Diseases :Therapeutic Principles and Review
Abstract: Background: For centuries, the Unani system of medicine has addressed liver diseases through principles that recommend specific therapies tailored to each ailment. Purpose: To analyze the therapeutic principles and Unani medications recorded for the treatment of liver diseases. Data Sources: Unani literary books in both Urdu and English were consulted, along with original e-research papers serving as databases. Limitation: This paper primarily focuses on the therapeutic principles related to liver …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Brief Concept of Waja ul Mafasil and its Management in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Waja-ul-Mafasil (Osteoarthritis) also known as degenerative arthritis is a progressive joint disease, occurring in middle and later life. Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability worldwide despite its development in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. A comprehensive description of Waja-ul-Mafasil is available in classical Unani literature. While going through the literature review of various compendiums written by Unani scholars, it is clear that this system of medicine had huge knowledge about …
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Brief Concept of Waja ul Mafasil and its Management in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Waja-ul-Mafasil (Osteoarthritis) also known as degenerative arthritis is a progressive joint disease, occurring in middle and later life. Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability worldwide despite its development in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. A comprehensive description of Waja-ul-Mafasil is available in classical Unani literature. While going through the literature review of various compendiums written by Unani scholars, it is clear that this system of medicine had huge knowledge about …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Exploring Nutool (Irrigation) as A Treatment Method in Ilaj Bit Tad-Beer (Regimenal Therapy)
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine employs four primary modes of treatment: Illaj bil ghiza (dietotherapy), Illaj bil Dawa (pharmacotherapy), Illaj bit tadbeer (Regimenal therapy), and Illaj bil yad (surgery). Illaj bit Tadbeer encompasses a range of regimenal interventions, including Hijamah (cupping), Irsal alaq (leeching), Fasd (venesection), Dalak (massage), Nutool (irrigation), Qay (Emesis), Idrar-i-Bawl (Diuresis), Tariq (Diaphoresis), Munzij and Mu'shil therapy (Concoction and purgation), Bukhoor (medicated steam), kayy (cauterization), Huqna (enema), …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effect of Hijama Bil Shart (Wet Cupping Therapy) in Treatment of Waja‘ al-Zahr (Low Backache): A Randomized Standard Controlled Clinical Study
Abstract: Introduction: Low back pain (Waja‘ al-Zahr) is one of the common musculoskeletal problems. It affects 80% population and accounts for considerable health care and profound economic burden. Disabilities in activities of daily living are common due to low back pain. Despite advancement in medicine, the standard conventional treatment often fails to achieve optimal results. Unani physicians recommended various modes of treatment to manage musculoskeletal disorders through intervention of specific regimens …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Varicose Veins and its Management in Unani and Modern System of Medicine
Abstract: The varicose vein is defined as “dilated tortuous and elongated superficial veins of the lower limb”. Dawali (varicose veins) is one of the commonest categories of primary venous insufficiency. Varicose veins are classified into primary and secondary types. Primary varicose veins occur more frequently, and are caused by incompetent or absent valves, defective connective tissue and smooth muscle weakness in venous wall and are usually hereditary in nature. As per …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Minor Ailments in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Unani Review
Abstract: Pregnancy-related health issues are critical for both the mother's wellbeing and the developing foetus. The care should ideally start as soon as possible after conception and throughout the entire pregnancy. Being one of the world's oldest scientific medical systems, unani medicine has made a substantial contribution to the field of human reproduction. Even after thousands of years, its tenets remain relevant and can be applied to solve the arising issues …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Unani Opinion on Nephrolithiasis (Hisat-e- kulyah) and its Management
Abstract: Nephrolithiasis is called Hisat-e-Kulyah in Unani system of medicine. Nephrolithiasis is a disease in which crystal aggregates are generally formed in the kidneys. It is one of the most common urinary tract abnormalities affecting approximately 15% of the population worldwide and approximately 2.3% of the population in India. Since historical times, Urolithiasis (Hisat-e-Bauliyah) or Hisat-e-Kulyah (Nephrolithiasis) has been treated by Unani doctors such as Hippocrates, Galen, Avicenna, Razi, Ibn- e-Zohr …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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MUNDI: An Important Medicinal Plant of Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Unani system of medicine (USM) is a rich source of medicinal herbs, used from centauries. The versatility and richness of USM is due to interaction of various treatment system, where the Unani physicians and scholars have not only included the drugs from other herbal medicines but has lead a new ways and dimensions of experiments and therapeutic uses of such herbs. Mundi is one of the herbs, which has been …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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A Review on Al Hijamah (Cupping Therapy): The Unique Art of Healing
Abstract: Unani Medicine (Greco-Arab Medicine) is holistic medicine, art and science of healing which believes in treating the disease from the root, and thereby profiting the man and mankind from grief and sorrow of illness and disease. Four methods have been described for treatment of diseases in Unani Medicine, these are- Ilaj-bil-ghiza (dieto therapy), Ilaj-bil-tadbir (regimental therapy), Ilaj-bid-dawa (pharmacotherapy) and Ilaj-bil-Yad (surgery). Ilaj-bil-tadbir (regimental therapy) and particularly Hijamah (Cupping) is gaining …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 03, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article