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85 articles for “Unani literature”
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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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Standardization of Calcium-based Unani Formulation: Kushta Kharmohra
Abstract: AbstractKushta Kharmohra is a herbo-mineral formulation used since ancient times in traditional system of medicine as well as folklore for the treatment of various ailments. At present, there is very little selective information available about its quality-control parameters. It is crucial to scientifically evaluate kushta kharmohra for delineation of their place in health care so as to validate the criteria for its worldwide usage. In the present work, an attempt …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 52–57 Read article
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Tinospora Cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson: A Review on Herbal Formulations and Health Benefits
Abstract: India has a vast variety of medicinal plants utilised as natural medicines since prehistoric times. Herbal medicine was the main form of treatment earlier in the 20th century because neither antibiotics nor analgesics were readily available. Nowadays, natural plant products are becoming more significant in clinical research since they have no side effects and have greater pharmacological response than allopathic medications. Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy or Guduchi) is a climbing shrub …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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A Narrative Review on an Insight of Herbal Origin Drugs and Their Traditional Medicine Formulations for the Treatment of Nephrolithiasis
Abstract: Ethnopharmacological relevance. There is no satisfactory treatment at present to cure or prevent kidney stone recurrences using predictable medicines. There are several marketed formulations in Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathic Traditional Medicines (TM) have potential lithotriptic effects and clinical applications. In India, prevalence rates of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the treatment of nephrolithiasis are being estimated at 63.9%. Aim of the review This review article intended to scientifically documented …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–30 Read article
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Stress Urinary Incontinence (Salasulul-Baul): A Review of The Unani Concept
Abstract: Greco-Arabic medicine, a rich repository of knowledge on various bodily ailments, offers significant insights into managing and treating numerous health conditions. Among these, urinary incontinence (UI) stands out as a frequently overlooked, underreported, and untreated medical issue that profoundly affects the quality of life for women across all age groups. Salasul baul, a term used in Greco-Arabic medicine, describes this distressing condition characterized by an inability to control urine, significantly …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 30–33 Read article