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56 articles for “Siddha system of medicine”
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Basic of Natural Medicine for Common Public
Abstract: The Current modern world simplified the physical activities of the human population due to this maximum number of peoples suffering from many diseases so the prevention and curative processes are much important. Within this broad classification multiple Natural based medicines are available in the world like Naturopathy /Natural Medicine, Siddha, Ayurvedha, Unani, Electropathy and Homeopathy etc. Although nowadays its ideology and healing methods are quite heterogeneous and have spread too …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Unani Traditional, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review on Mentha arvensis
Abstract: Lots of routinely used herbal derivatives in our daily life has significant medicinal properties which are widely used throughout the world without knowing its true medicinal value and importance. Mentha arvensis commonly known as Pudina belongs to the family Lamiacea, widely distributed all over India. Herbal extracts of M. arvensis are used for maintenance and restoration of health and cure of diseases since time unknown which have immense importance even …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Unani Herbal Management of Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge)—A Literary Revie
Abstract: Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge) is one of the most common manifestations among all gynecological disorders and is an important psychosomatic disorder affecting the psychology of women irrespective of socioeconomical status and occupation. It creates irritation in women’s freedom and decreases quality of life (QoL). The discharge may be thick or thin in consistency and whitish or yellowish in colour. Prevalence of vaginal discharge in India is about 30%. The symptoms include …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–12 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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Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Unani Traditional Uses of Mazoo (Quercus infectoria): A Review
Abstract: Quercus infectoria (Family: Fagaceae) generally recognized as gall oak, is a trifling shrub originate in Greece, Asia Minor and Iran is predictably assumed to have enormous therapeutic status. There are two varieties of mazoo; one is solid type with no hole on its surface and another is light weighted hold cavity inside and hole on its surface but solid type is medicinally better. Pharmacologically, various animal and human studies have …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 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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Phyto-pharmacological Review of Banafsha (Viola odorata) with Special Reference to Unani Uses
Abstract: Viola odorata Linn. known as banafshan in Unani medicine is being used in different systems of medicine since very old time. Vast description of this herb is present in Unani literature regarding its therapeutic uses in various ailments. Phytochemical analyses have also shown presence of different alkaloids and chemicals in this herb proving its medicinal importance. Also parts of this herb have been studied in animals for its pharmacological properties …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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The Effect of Irsal-E-Alaq (Leech) in the Management of Varicose Vein: A Review
Abstract: The varicose vein is defined as “dilated tortuous and elongated superficial vein of lower limb. Dawali (varicose veins) is one of the commonest categories of primary venous insufficiency. In Unani system of medicine, “Dawali” is described in almost all classical books of Unani medicine, synonymous with varicose veins. Varicose veins are classified into primary and secondary types. Primary varicose veins occur more frequently, and are caused by incompetent or absent …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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A Review on Kaempferol Eye Drops for the Glaucoma Treatment
Abstract: One of the main causes of permanent blindness, glaucoma is defined by gradual damage to the optic nerve, mostly brought on by oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and high intraocular pressure (IOP). The investigation of herbal alternatives is necessary since current synthetic therapies, such as beta-blockers and prostaglandin analogs, frequently result in ocular discomfort, systemic toxicity, and poor patient compliance. Clitoria ternatea contains kaempferol, a bioactive flavonoid that has shown anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 110–121 Read article
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A Review Article of Murawwaquain (Cichorium intybus and Solanum nigrum) its Traditional Uses and Pharmacological Actions
Abstract: Murawwaquain is a herbal Unani compound preparation consists of Aab-e-KasniSabzMurawwaq (Cichorium intybus), Aab-e-Makoo Sabz Murawwaq (Solanum nigrum) in the form of tarviq-e-Adviyah. Its name is due to its form of tarviq-e-Adviya (Murawwaq). Chicory is recommended in the treatment of jaundice, spleen problems, gastrointestinal problems such as digestive difficulties, gastritis and lack of appetite, sinus problems, cuts and bruises. In Unani system of Medicine, Kasni (Chicory) is used as a hepatoprotective …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 15–17 Read article
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Reviewing the Role of Exercise as a Key to Prevention of Chronic Diseases from the Unani Perspective
Abstract: Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Lack of riyazat is a core cause of most chronic diseases. The body rapidly mal-adjusts to insufficient physical activity, and if continued, results in significant waning in both total and quality years of life. In Unani system of medicine, riyazat is a very crucial and constructive tool for maintaining the health. Moreover, many crucial recommendations of riyazat have been …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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An Understanding of Psychological Disorders in the Light of Infelat-e-Nafsaniyah (Psychic Reactions)
Abstract: AbstractMental and behavioural disorders are not exclusive to any special group, they are found in people of all regions, all countries and all societies. One person in four will develop one or more mental or behavioural disorders. Mental ill-health refers to mental health problems, symptoms and disorders, including mental health strain and symptoms related to temporary or persistent distress. Unani System of Medicine follows six essential factors for the persistence …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 31–35 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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An Open Label Randomized Comparative Clinical Study of Safoof-e-Mohazzil versus Atorvastatin in the Cases of Fart-e-Tadassum-Fid-Dam (Primary Hyperlipidaemia)
Abstract: Hyperlipidaemia (Fart-e-Tadassum-Fid-Dam) is a common metabolic disease seen in clinical practice. It is mentioned that increased lipid level is associated with the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Theory of hyperlipidaemia meets similarly on the basis of etiology, presentation, complications, patho-physiology and non-pharmacological management with Saman-e-mufrit (obesity). Therefore, it is an important need to provide safe and effective drug from Unani system of medicine for the long term management of hyperlipidaemia. In the …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Role of Nutool (Irrigation) in the Management of Shaqeeqa (Migraine): A Review
Abstract: In Unani system of medicine, Shaqeeqa is a familiar disorder, it is not a modern entity, and it is described since ancient time. Many eminent Unani physician like as Jalinoos, Ibn-sina, and Razi described its etiology, prevention and treatment. Shaqeeqa is characterized by recurrent attacks of pulsatile headache usually unilateral wildly variable in intensity, frequency and duration. Its cause involves morbid vapors and humoral imbalance. Alteration in Asbab-esitta Zarooriya leads …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Aḥwāl-I-Sū’al-Qinya: Whether these are Associated with Sū’al-Qinya (Iron Deficiency Anemia) or Not? An Attempt to Validate
Abstract: Being an ancient system of medicine, Unani system is diagnosing and treating human ailments since antiquity. This system is serving mankind since the time when there were no sophisticated equipped tools of diagnosis. Ancient Unani scholars have described diseases on the basis of their particular and peculiar sign and symptoms ((aḥwāl) aiding in quick diagnosis and assistance. Irony, with an age of 4000 years, still anemia is the most common …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–21 Read article