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Role of Impaired Digestion in Disease Pathogenesis: According to Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: The relationship between digestion and disease occupies a central position in Greco-Arab (Unani) medicine, as emphasized by classical physicians such as Ibn Sina and Al-Razi. In Unani medicine, digestion (Haḍm) is not confined to the gastrointestinal tract alone but represents a comprehensive physiological and metabolic process involving four sequential stages: gastric digestion (Haḍm-e-Mi‘dī), hepatic digestion (Haḍm-e-Kabidī), vascular digestion (Haḍm-e-‘Urūqī), and tissue digestion (Haḍm-e-‘Uḍwī). These stages are governed by Quwwat-e-Hāḍima (digestive …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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An overview on the Medicinal Value of Leeches
Abstract: The present article highlights on the medicinal value of leeches. Leech belongs to phylum Annelida have played a significant role in ancient medicine for centuries, with their therapeutic and medicinal applications dating back to ancient human civilizations such as those of Egypt, Greece, and India. Historically, incidences shows it associated with blood letting, leeches were believed to restore balance to the body’s humors. In recent times, new experiments are being …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Role of Impaired Digestion in Disease Pathogenesis: According to Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: The relationship between digestion and disease occupies a central position in Greco-Arab (Unani) medicine, as emphasized by classical physicians such as Ibn Sina and Al-Razi. In Unani medicine, digestion (Haḍm) is not confined to the gastrointestinal tract alone but represents a comprehensive physiological and metabolic process involving four sequential stages: gastric digestion (Haḍm-e-Mi‘dī), hepatic digestion (Haḍm-e-Kabidī), vascular digestion (Haḍm-e-‘Urūqī), and tissue digestion (Haḍm-e-‘Uḍwī). These stages are governed by Quwwat-e-Hāḍima (digestive …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Comparative Study of Medicinal Properties of Indigenous Drugs from Species of Strychnos L. and its Scope in the Field of Homoeopathy- a Pilot Study
Abstract: AbstractPlant kingdom is a rich source of drug. Different medical systems prepare drug from plants and employ them according to their own pharmacological principles. Genus Strychnos L. belongs to Loganiaceae family and contains many active principles like brucine, strychnine, icajine, toxiferine, loganine, etc. Modern medicine and AYUSH use genus Strychnos L. to prepare drug against several disease conditions like ulcers, neurological disorders, skin diseases, parasitic infestations etc. Work has been …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Comparative Study of Medicinal Flora in Karahal Area of Sheopur Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: Medicinal plants have their special status in human welfare due to their therapeutic applications since human civilizations. Medicinal plants have exceptional and precious characteristics that play an essential role in human civilizations. Medicinal plants are main source of traditional medicines and numerous medicines are indirectly produced from plant community. Traditional treatment procedure like Ayurveda, Unani and Chinese medicine are basically based on plant extract with minimum side effects and presently …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Tridax Procumbens: Nature's Gift for Medicinal Benefits
Abstract: India possesses a diverse range of medicinal herbs due to its unique environmental conditions and varied seasons, which provide an ideal environment for the growth of numerous plant species. One such plant is the tridax procumbens, an annual herb that spreads widely and is native to India. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, it is known as "Ghamra" among the local population and referred to as "coat buttons" in English. Additionally, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Research in the Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine is one of the oldest medicine systems serving humanity till today, and that in itself is proof of the correctness of its principles. Acient living people and their disease management was possible because of these traditional medicine systems and Unani being one of these. As each science has its own basis and goals, so odes Unani science. Like all other sciences, its progress also requires …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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A Comprehensive review on phytomedicinal activity of chirchita (Achyranthes aspera): an Indian Rural Medicinal Plant
Abstract: Because it is used to treat many types of diseases. Native to India, Achyranthes aspera (Chirchita) has been used in rural medicine for generations.This review explores the phytomedicinal significance of Achyranthes aspera, focusing on its bioactive compounds and the pharmacological activities that support its use in treating various ailments. This plant is a useful tool in traditional and alternative medicine. Because it has anti-inflammatory properties Antioxidants Antibacterial, anticancer and liver …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 74–85 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of Alternative Medicine: Biological Plausibility, Testability, Repeatability, and Effectiveness
Abstract: Alternative medicine, encompassing practices, such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, homeopathy, chiropractic care, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has gained global popularity as patients seek non-conventional healthcare solutions. Despite its widespread use, scientific evaluation of its biological plausibility, testability, repeatability, and effectiveness remains a significant challenge. This review critically examines these four criteria to assess the validity and reliability of alternative therapies. Acupuncture demonstrates partial plausibility, with evidence suggesting its …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 32–46 Read article
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Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) in Personalized Medicine: Emphasizing Public Health Beyond Reality
Abstract: NGS is a modern technology that allows researchers to quickly sequence large amounts of DNA or RNA, it is also known as massively parallel sequencing or deep sequencing. NGS has revolutionized genomic research and biological sciences by its speed, scale, accuracy, ultra-high throughput, and cost. NGS replaced the conventional sequencing method. A novel idea in healthcare is precision medicine, which involves adjusting medical care to each patient’s unique traits and …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Green Medicines in Drug Discovery
Abstract: The process of finding new leads for medicines using natural products is challenging. It discusses bioactive composites generated from natural resources, including phytochemical analysis, characterization, and pharmacological investigation. The success of these resources in the process of discovering unique and effective pharmacological combinations that may help mortal coffers is the primary focus. Natural goods have long been employed as a source of medicinal compounds, and they have shown promising results. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–48 Read article
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Stem Cell Therapy: Advancements, Applications, and Future Prospects in Regenerative Medicine
Abstract: Stem cell therapy has come up as a revolutionary technique in regenerative medicine living up to the promise in treating numerous diseases and injuries. The latest discoveries made in the field of stem cell research such as the introduction of gene editing technology like CRISPR and the creation of the 3D bioprinting process have increased the accuracy and efficacy of stem cell-based therapies. Examples include cardiac regeneration and repair of …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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Nuclear Medicine: A Boon to Society
Abstract: AbstractNuclear medicine is a rapidly developing branch of medicine which uses radioisotopes for diagnostic imaging and therapy. All nuclear medicine investigations and therapeutic procedures require highly specialized equipment. Nuclear imaging is a method of producing images by detecting radiation from different parts of the body after a radioactive tracer material is administered. The images are digitally generated on a computer and transferred to a nuclear medicine physician, who interprets the …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Urticaria (Sharā) with Reference to Unani and Modern Medicine Concept: An Overview
Abstract: Urticaria is one of the common ailments of skin which may be considered as an extremely disabling and difficult-to-treat condition. Urticaria is the fourth-most prevalent allergic disease which occurs due to the release of histamine, bradykinin, kallikrein, and other vasoactive substances from mast cells and basophils in the superficial dermis. It is appropriate to not call it one disease, instead it can be considered as a reaction pattern of the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 42–47 Read article
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Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia): A Natural Gift in Support of the Research in Medicine and Biotechnology
Abstract: Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is acknowledged to be nature’s silent healer. It is a prospective herbal plant applied world widely in traditional systems of medicine (TSM) to modern medicine. It is medically very effective for various diseases such as diabetes, blood coagulation, cancer, menstrual stimulation and several diseases. Momordica fruit is frequently used in TSM, because it is very potent for cure, multidimensional function and reduces the consequences of diseases. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Common Medicinal Plants and their Importance
Abstract: AbstractSince prehistoric times, many plant species are used as traditional medicine practices and those are called medicinal plants or medicinal herbs. Most of the plants around us are used traditionally as Indian folk medicine, either in Ayurvedic system or in Unani system of treatment. The extracts of these plants are used as herbal tonic and nowadays some are widely used in Homeopathy mode of treatment. Till date many plants have …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Traditional Medicinal Plants of Odisha
Abstract: This study summarises the traditional medicinal plant of Odisha. Use of plants as a supply of medicine has been an ancient tradition and is a very important part of the health care system in India. General public, academic and government interest in conventional medicines is growing speedily because of the rise in side effects of the adverse drug reactions and issue of the present system of medicine. It is estimated …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Nutritional, Preventive, and Therapeutic Potential of Ma-ul-Shae’er (Barley Water) in the Unani System of Medicine: A Holistic Viewpoint
Abstract: In the Unani methodology of managing diseases, Ilaj-bil-Ghiza (dietotherapy) serves as a foundational principle. The initial course of treatment for any ailment entails prescribing specific diets or regulating the quality and quantity of food intake. In recent times, there has been a heightened public awareness regarding the health advantages of functional foods and nutraceuticals for disease prevention and overall well-being. Unani medicine provides a methodical classification of food, taking into …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 18–25 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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Gene Therapy 2.0: Harnessing Cutting-Edge Technologies for Precision Medicine
Abstract: Somatic gene therapy has become the standard form of gene therapy; this creates the Gene Therapy 2.0 era. This new and distinct time consists in the new-generation genome-editing tools and markers, more efficient systems for gene delivery, and personalized medicine approaches that raise the efficacy and safety of the treatment. Base and prime editing are two types of CRISPR-based gene editing tools have provided high precision and reduced off-target effects …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 Read article