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312 articles for “Unani medicines”
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Herbal Medicine in Unani Tradition: Managing Depression from A Holistic Perspective
Abstract: Depression is a prevalent mental health condition marked by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in once- enjoyed activities, often accompanied by an inability to carry out daily tasks, lasting for at least two weeks. In the field of Unani medicine, this disorder falls under the category of "Nafsiyati awamil," with its classical description referred to as "Malenkholiya" or melancholia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression ranks …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Unani System of Medicine in Dentistry–A Review
Abstract: The dental afflictions are indubitably the most important global infectious diseases. Herbal medicines along with the extracts from the plants together are used for orofacial ailments since the time immemorial. Disease management in any discipline whatsoever rests on proper diagnosis, which in turn is dependent upon assiduous observation of the patient's complaint and temperament. Unani medicine is no exception; ergo, is looked upon as a welcome pragmatic chemotherapeutic approach. The …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2023 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 Distinctive Unani Approach in the Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases
Abstract: The term lifestyle is often used to denote “the way people live”, reflecting a whole range of social values, attitudes and activities. It is composed of cultural and behavioural patterns and lifelong personal habits that have developed through processes of socialization. It is the adoption of poor lifestyles like physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol consumption, poor sleep, stress due to heavy workload etc., which results in various lifestyles related disorders. There …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 22–29 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 …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 7–12 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 …
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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Unani Management of Kasrate Tams (Menorrhagia): A Literary Review
Abstract: Menstrual disorders have drawn much attention of the gynaecologists and physicians at present and in the ancient times more than any other health problems of the females. Among all gynaecological problems, “Menorrhagia (Kasrate Tams/Ifrate Tams)” is one of the most common complaints in menstruating females. Approximately it affects 10 to 15% of the adult female population. It is a problem that affects physical, emotional, and social activities and quality of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Hakim Ismail Jurjani (1042–1137 AD): Life, Works, and Medical Legacy
Abstract: Hakim Ismail Jurjani, also known as Seyyed Isma’il Jorjani, was among the most distinguished physicians and scholars of medieval Persian medicine whose contributions significantly influenced the development of Greco-Arab and Unani medical traditions. His monumental encyclopedia, Zakhīra Khwārazmshāhī (Treasure of the Khwarazm Shah), is regarded as one of the greatest medical compilations of the Islamic Golden Age and represents a landmark in the evolution of Persian scientific literature. Unlike earlier …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 31–36 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
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Prevention of Primary Hypertension Through Asbab-e-Sitta Zaruriya: A Therapeutic Paradigm
Abstract: Hypertension, defined as blood pressure elevation to a level that increases the risk of organ damage, Recent guidelines classify hypertension as systolic blood pressure ≥130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥80 mmHg, distinguishing between primary (essential) and secondary forms. It affects over one billion individuals globally and contributes to approximately 9.4 million deaths annually. Nearly 63% of total deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases, of which 27% are …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Assessment of Reactive state of muscles by inducing fatigue in bilious and phlegmatic temperament individuals
Abstract: Introduction:- Unani Medicine is a science, which teaches us how to maintain natural harmony within the body to attain health and happiness. Temperament is very important concept of Unani medicine on which whole medicine relies. Aims and Objective:- This research paper have following Aims and Objectives;To find out whether there exist any correlation between reactive state of muscle and temperament in persons of different temperament.To validate the correlation between reactive …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Role of Unani Herbal Medicines in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications – A Review
Abstract: AbstractDiabetes mellitus is a common and chronic metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood glucose level. In Unani system of medicine, diabetes mellitus is known as Ziabetus Sukkari. The prevalence of diabetes in India is 40.9 million and it is expected to be 69.6 million by 2025 if imperative preventive measurements are not taken. In this condition, the patient will suffer from chronic hyperglycemia which leads to irreversible damage to vital …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Effectiveness of Leech Therapy (Irsal-E-Alaq) in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine is the medicine of centuries. Four types of treatment in Unani system are Ilaj-bil-Giza (Dietotherapy), Ilaj-bil-Dawa (Pharmacotherapy), Ilaj-bil-Yad (Surgery), and Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer (Regimental therapy). These are the main methods of Tibb disease treatment and health protection. Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer holds significant importance among the four mentioned types, as the majority of the systems are utilized either solely or in conjunction with medications. This highlights the crucial role of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Dalk (massage): A Remedial Therapy for Waja Uz Zahr (Low Back Pain)
Abstract: Dalk (Massage) is one of the oldest forms of remedial therapy, It is a universal method that is potentially applicable in all reflex changes produced by pain (nociceptive stimuli). It is pleasurable, routinely brings relief and is therefore also very popular with patients. Massage has the potential to influence emotion, biochemistry and biomechanics, usually without adding excessively to the adaptation load, and is therefore uniquely placed to be able to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Explanation of Humma Danj (Dengue Fever) in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Dengue fever (Humma Danj) is associate acute febrile health problem that caused by flavivirus (animal virus) spread by the genus Aedes mosquito and defined by explosive onset of high-grade fever, severe muscle and joint pain, headache, lymphadenopathy (pathology), etc. Now, no immunizing agents is out there for dengue, and illness management and prevention have within the in the main focused on vector management activities and surveillance that comprises community contribution. …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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Role of Tabiat (Quwwat-e-Muddabbira Badan) in The Light of Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Tabiat is the ordinary power which when exists in a body pledges movements and rest in its obligatorily. Tabiat is fundamentally a power which is a well-prepared system which keeps the body temperament and internal environment. Therapeutic herbs have been used practically in all cultures for enhancement of the immune system. Unani medicines rely on tabyat mudabbira-i-badan which is the complete strength, which accomplishes all the biological tasks of the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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A Multifunctional Drug “Zanjabeel” (Zingiber officinale) in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: The various ancient systems like Unani, Ayurveda and Siddha use many plant species to treat totally different ailments. In treatment of many diseases the Unani system of medicine has been practiced since ancient times. Ancient medicine takes a complete approach when the physical, spiritual, and most frequently social well-being of patients is treated. Thus, the medicinal value of an herbal product could also be closely associated with its organic process …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Reverse Pharmacology: A Gateway to Validation of Efficacy of Natural Drugs
Abstract: In spite of significant advances in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and combinatorial chemistry in the present times, reverse pharmacology (RP) has led to deviation of drug discovery and development from its regular or normal process or path. RP is a trans-disciplinary path which reverses the drug discovery and development process from lab-clinic to clinic-lab. Natural products (NPs) of Unani medicine or traditional system of medicine (TSM) provide vast potential for novel …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 48–53 Read article
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Impact of Obesity on Women’s Health and Its Management with Unani Herbal Medicine – A Review
Abstract: Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy and is a serious health problem. It affects 32.2% of the global population mostly in high income groups. The adverse effects of obesity on women’s health is overwhelming and is related to polycystic ovary syndrome, diabetes and diabetes in turn puts women at dramatically increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and risk of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Concept of Hemiplegia (Falij-e-Nisfi) in Unani System of Medicine: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Falij is derived from an Arabic word Falj which literally means splitting into halves. It is the paralysis of a longitudinal half of the body starting either below the neck, sparing head & face or covering the entire longitudinal half of the body from head to toe. It is analogous with Hemiplegia occurring due to stroke. There are almost 4.7 million stroke survivors in the United States, and approximately 780,000 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 37–41 Read article