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63 articles for “Unani and Siddha system of medicine”
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Account of Gross Anatomy to Microanatomy with the Orientation of Progressive Detection
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study is to see the history and course of histology as well as analyze the list of simple organs described in classical Unani literature with the recent advancement in the subject. Background: Concept of tissue had been described in classical Unani literature. Every era has its maximum but possible technologies to visualize and understand the things. So, Unani ancient scholars also did the best of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Role of Hijama (Cupping) in the Management of Various Diseases and Probable Mechanism of Action
Abstract: Hijama is derived from Arabic word ‘Hajm’ which literally means to suck. It involves the use of cup like vessels placed on the body surface by creating a vacuum to either let out blood from below the skin surface or just plain suction without bloodletting. Hijama evacuates blood from small vessels spread over the skin and muscles and relieves congestion from the body. It is a therapy with low cost …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–23 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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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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Health Status of Children Under Five Years of Age in Context to Personal Hygiene, Immunization Status, And Vitamin Deficiency Diseases: A Review
Abstract: In 2013, an estimated 6.3 million live born children worldwide died before the age of 5 years. In 2015, the under-five mortality rate in low-income countries was 76 deaths per 1000 live births. The importance of under nutrition as an underlying cause of child deaths associated with infectious diseases, and the effects of multiple concurrent illnesses have been emphasized in many studies across the world particularly in the developing countries. …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · 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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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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Literature review on Kalarchi - Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb
Abstract: AbstractKalarchi is one of the Siddha drug traditionally being in use since ancient times to treat Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). The botanical name of Kalarchi is Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb is belonging to the family Caesalpiniaceae. It is a climber up to 15 m long, throughout India, near sea-coast, especially all over Bengal, Bombay and whole of Southern India. Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is the highly prevalence disease among …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–6 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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Absolute Science of Siddha Sastric Drugs - An Experimental Proof
Abstract: Shastric choorana of Siddha system of medicine follows an absolute science with reference to the drug release of various herbs used in the formulation. We have conducted a study using the OD value vis-à-vis the rate of release vis-à-vis time. Two most effective drugs Trikadu and Triphala were taken for the study. Findings validate the existence of incredible science in Siddha shastric drugs. Keywords: Extractable matter, poly herbal time release, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–21 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 · pp. 1–6 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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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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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 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