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201 articles for “Unani system”
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Evaluation of Safety of Unani Pharmacopieal Majoon-e-Lana in Cases of Neurasthenia
Abstract: Neurasthenia, referred to as Zof-e-Asaab in the Unani system of medicine, is a functional disorder characterized by generalized weakness of the nervous system. Individuals suffering from this condition commonly experience persistent fatigue, reduced physical and mental performance, low mood, irritability, disturbed sleep, and, in some cases, elevated blood pressure. Although various conventional treatment options are available for symptom management, no specific curative therapy has been established. Furthermore, long-term use of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Dry Cough (Su‘āl Yābis): Causes and Management
Abstract: Unani system is based on the concept of equilibrium and balance of one or more than one of six essential factors which leads to weakening of tabi’at (physis) which further leads to alteration in humours and temperament (su’al mizaj) of individual, resulting more weakening of tabi’at tends to causation of disease. Cough is a reflex action due to physis of lungs to excrete out the irritant from lungs in response …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Evaluation of Safety of Unani Pharmacopieal Majoon-e-Lana in Cases of Neurasthenia
Abstract: Neurasthenia, referred to as Zof-e-Asaab in the Unani system of medicine, is a functional disorder characterized by generalized weakness of the nervous system. Individuals suffering from this condition commonly experience persistent fatigue, reduced physical and mental performance, low mood, irritability, disturbed sleep, and, in some cases, elevated blood pressure. Although various conventional treatment options are available for symptom management, no specific curative therapy has been established. Furthermore, long-term use of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Tiryaq-E-Arba (A Poly Herbal Unani Formulation) in Fighting Against COVID-19 Like Conditions–Unani Perspective
Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic disease of modern time with unique and rapid transmission rate and affected almost all the nations without respecting any border. World Health Organization stated it is an infective disease and pandemic. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19) which created in Wuhan, China, has now spread to 192 countries and organizational regions infecting nearly 800,000 persons of all ages as of 31 March 2020. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science Read article
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The Melancholic Humour (Khilt-e-Sawda)
Abstract: Humoral theory is one of the basic concepts of Unani system of medicine.Akhlat (humors) is “Admixture” which refers to body fluids. The body contains four major humors, i.e., dam, balgham, safra and sawda: a right proportion according to quality and quantity constitutes health and irregular distribution of these constitutes diseases. The melancholic humor is fourth fluid of the body which attributed to black in colour. It has very important functions …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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A Novel Technique for Stability Testing of Alliin and Sennosides in Unani Formulations
Abstract: Unani system of medicines is a science which deals with the preventive and promotive aspects of health of human beings and health problems that arise due to factors like ecological and/or environmental, which include humours categorized as blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile, and different biological fluids circulating in various vessels of the body. There is significant mandate in drug testing for a specific and precise analytical method for …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 Read article
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Process Validation of Kushtasazi in the Preparation of Kushtae Sadaf
Abstract: The available forms of formulations in the Unani System of Medicine (USM) intended to treat the diseases either in semisolid sweetened forms such as Majoon, Jawarish, Khameera, Laooq, Itrifal or in liquid and dried forms such as Sharbat (Syrup), Arq (Distillate), Habb (Pil), Qurs (Tablet), Safoof (Powder), etc. There are large number of dosage forms used in the USM. Kushta (Calx) is also one among these compound formulations which is …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Contribution of Dalak (Massage) in the Treatment of Waja-uz-Zohar (Back Pain): A Review
Abstract: Classical Unani literature presents a detailed understanding of Waja-ul-Mafasil (diseases of bones and joints) among which Waja-uz-Zohar (low back pain) has received extensive attention. Distinguished Unani physicians meticulously described its etiology, clinical features, complications, and treatment modalities. According to Unani theory Waja-uz-Zohar is defined as pain originating from the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues surrounding the lumbar and lumbosacral regions. Prominent scholars, such as Ibn Sina and Zakariya Razi, attributed …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Unani Anti-acne Cream
Abstract: In unani system of medicine (USM) many herbal drugs have been mentioned to be useful in the treatment of various skin diseases, which are considered safe and free from major side effects. Most of the formulations for topical application are in powder form and patients feel inconvenience in using traditional dosage forms in comparison to modern dosage forms. Therefore in the present study a formula (in powder form) for acne …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Postprandial Elevation of Body Temperature – A Diagnostic Tool for Diq (Tuberculosis)
Abstract: AbstractDiq (tuberculosis) is one of the oldest diseases. The writings from different civilizations represent its clues. The man has been striving to know, to identify, to diagnose, to cure, to prevent and to eradicate this emaciating disease. All renowned Unani physicians have paid due attention towards the description of this disease. They are of the opinion that Diq is a condition in which Hararat Ghair Tabayee (abnormal heat) is associated …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Sailan-ur-Rahem (Abnormal Vaginal Discharge) in Greco-Arabic Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Greco-Arab medicine also known as Unani System of Medicine (USM) is well known based on the Hippocratic humoral theory. According to USM, every person is supposed to have a unique humoral constitution which represents his healthy state and any change in this state causes illness of the said person. The severity of the disease depends directly upon the change in equilibrium from mizaj (Temperament). In Greco-Arab medicine, Sailan-ur-Rahem is a …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Uncontrolled Nausea and Vomiting Managed by Unani Drugs: A Case Report
Abstract: Nausea and vomiting are usually the result of self-limited gastrointestinal infections, but in some cases recurrent vomiting without any known discernible organic reasons is seen which have serious impact on health. The cause of vomiting differ in ages may be due to pregnancy, motion sickness, medication, gallbladder causes, gastrointestinal causes, certain types of infections etc. According to the Unani System of Medicine, Qai (vomiting) is caused by accumulation of humours …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 6–9 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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Significance of Co-efficient Factors in Human Life
Abstract: In the Unani system of medicine, the health and the disease are the major concern to a physician. If health is there then all the measures are to be taken to keep it in healthy state, similarly if the disease has occurred then all possible measures are to be taken to revert that condition to achieve health. There are various factors responsible for any of the above conditions, some are …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Parameters to Quantify Temperament of Organs (Mizaj-e-Aa‘za)
Abstract: Every single entity present on the face of the earth has been furnished with a property specific to its function that was termed as Temperament by the great Greek scholars and used synonymously with the Arabic word Mizaj. It is the key concept of Unani System of Medicine and all the principles related to human health, diseases afflicting them, and their treatment revolves around it. The human temperament has been …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Approach to Ziabetes Sukari (Diabetes Mellitus) in Ancient Ages and Its Management with Unani Herbal Drugs: A Review
Abstract: AbstractIn Unani System of Medicine, Diabetes has been mentioned as Ziabetus Sukari. It is estimated that around 2−4% of the world population is suffering from this disease. In India, the prevalence is about 40.9 million and it is expected to be 69.6 million by 2025. It is due to weakness of kidneys, dilatation of orifices of vessels of the kidneys, Sue Mizaj Haar Kuliya (Ill temperament of kidney), Burudat Kuliya …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–6 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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Significance of Classical Unani Tadabeer (Regimes) in the Preparedness of Pandemic Dilemma COVID-19
Abstract: Unani system of medicine focuses on the holistic well-being of the individual and community. It comprises of the four modes of treatments/managements. These are the (ilaj bil ghiza) dietotherapy, ilaj bil Tadabeer (Regimental therapy), ilaj bil dawa (pharmacotherapy) and ilaj bil yad (surgery). Among these four modes, one of the most affordable and reliable and result-oriented is the ilaj bil Tadabeer. Various therapies and regimens are the core components of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–14 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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Harnessing the Healing Potential of Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala in the Management of Different Health Conditions
Abstract: Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala (KAHAW) is a potent Unani remedy that plays a vital role in fortifying the body's vital organs and efficiently reducing free radicals by enhancing levels of antioxidant enzymes. The term 'Khamira' originated from the Unani system of medicine and was first introduced by the esteemed Hakeem during the Mughal period. This preparation involves incorporating herbal drugs into a base (Qiwam) containing sugar or honey, resulting …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–13 Read article