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156 articles for “Unani treatment”
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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
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Aetiological Prescription in Homeopathy that Cured a Case of Chronic Urticaria
Abstract: Urticaria is a common skin disease characterised by recurrent pinkish or red, raised wheals or hives with itching that usually last less than 24 h. However, in some patients lesions persist intermittently or continuously for more than six weeks and are classified as chronic urticaria (CU). CU may be further subdivided into CU with potential provoking factors; Autoimmune urticaria and Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) depending upon aggravating factors and the …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–41 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 Read article
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Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda (A Unique Bolus Massage): A Review Article
Abstract: Swedana (sudation), the process of therapeutic sweating is well explained in Ayurveda classical texts. Secondary to Snehana (oleation), it is considered as an important prerequisite to Panchakarma. Specific indications and contraindications should be strictly followed for the Swedana. Swedana can be broadly classified into Sagni Sweda (sweating is induced with the help of fire) and Niragni Sweda (sweating is induced without using fire). There are thirteen types of Sagni Sweda …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Study of Effect of Hijama Bila Shart (Dry Cupping) in Cases of Cervical Spondylosis
Abstract: Present study was carried out in ZVM Unani Medical College and Hospital, Pune, India in the year 2016 with the aim to study the effect of Hijama Bila Shart (Dry cupping) in cases of cervical spondylosis. Ethical clearance was obtained from institutional ethical committee. 30 patients of cervical spondylosis of age between 25-50 year and either sex were included in the study. Their written consents were obtained. Their thorough clinical …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Unlocking the Healing Powers of Aṣl Khāliṣ (Honey): Exploring Its Functional and Therapeutic Potential
Abstract: Aṣl Khāliṣ (honey) as a natural product has grabbed the attention of researchers as a reciprocal and indispensable remedy. Honey has been used to heal both internal and external ailments for much longer than medicine has existed. Unani scholars have mentioned its action in classical literature as a nutritional agent, as well as a natural food supplement with therapeutic antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, cleansing, deobstruent, lithotryptic, and wound-healing properties. According to contemporary …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Uniqueness of Sanjeevi’s 777 Oil for the Management of Psoriasis: Cell Culture Based Study
Abstract: The present study discuss about the importance of Hydnocarpus igdhiana for the treatment of Psoriasis and drug development. Sanjeevi’s 777 oil is the combination of Wrightia tinctoria and Hydnocarpus igdhiana which is studied to be superior over single herb based 777 oil. We have employed the acid value analysis, challenge study of the oil to understand its ability to resist rancidity and keratinocyte based assay to establish the effects at …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Dieto-Therapy (Ilaj-bil-ghiza) in Unani System of Medicine: From Concept to Practice in the Management of Non-communicable Diseases
Abstract: Unani physicians paid a great attention towards ilaj-bil-ghiza (dieto-therapy). They used to treat a number of ailments by alteration in quantity and/or quality of Ghiza. Their knowledge about its nutritive as well as its pharmacological activity was vast as evident from the Unani classical literature. The classification of Unani drugs is based on medicinal and nutritive values. The former is known as dawa and later is ghiza. Further, a combination …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 54–59 Read article
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Efficacy of Apium graveolens (Bekh Karafs) in Hyperuricemia: A Randomized Single Blind Standard Control Study
Abstract: Hyperuricemia may induce certain complications like gouty arthritis, nephrolithiasis and uricacid nephropathy. Owing to its dreadful complications, the researchers of different system ofmedicine are concentrating themselves for the development of new drugs, which can loweruric acid level in blood. The main aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of Apiumgraveolens in lowering the serum uric acid level in blood. The present study was a singleblind, randomized standard control …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Unani's Perspective on Melancholic Imbalance
Abstract: Unani medicine believed that the human body was composed of three main components—solid organs, liquid humours, and gaseous pneuma. The liquid substances in the body, known as akhlat, are the collection of humours. Each humours do something specific and general works. The balance of black bile (sawda) is essential for maintaining a healthy body, as excess or deficiency can lead to debilitating illnesses. This highlights the crucial role that black …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Siddha System of Medicine – A Boon to Outlive Depression
Abstract: Siddha, ultimately is a way of living that teaches and aids a soul in reaching its goal. This system of Science has strong foundations based on the four pillars; Vaatham, Vaithyam, Yogam and Gnanam laid down by Siddhars. Siddha Vaithyam deals with diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all diseases. The Siddha system of medicine has proved its significance in treating deadly diseases of present day such as HIV, Hepatitis – …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Mutra w.s.r. to Mutra Utpatti and its Comparison with Modern Process of Urine Formation
Abstract: Ayurveda is science of life and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of healthy living being, i.e., prevention of disease and treatment of disease. The Ayurvedic scholars have described in details about various bodily system in relation to their sharir rachna, sharir kriya and vikriti vigyan, etc. Mutravaha sansthan (urinary system) of human body is one among such system, meant for the formation and excretion of mutra (urine), …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Durvadi Taila in the Management of Muladhar Chedan/Yonikshat w.s.r. to Episiotomy Wound
Abstract: Background: Episiotomy is a surgically planned incision on the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall during the second stage of labor. It is more prone to an infection that is why it requires wound care and maintenance. Episiotomy can be compared to Chhina Vrana (a kind of Sadhyo Vrana). Durvadi tail a have been mentioned in Yogratnakar as vrana ropak in the treatment of Sadhyo vrana. Aim: Clinical evaluation of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Artava Chakra with Menstrual Cycle
Abstract: Ayurveda is Science of Life and its main aim is to maintain Healthy status of Healthy Living Being, i.e., Prevention of Disease and Treatment of Disease. As per Ayurvedic Science, Sharir is made up of dosha, dhatu and mala. Among the Sapta dhatus, Rasa dhatu has Artava and Stanya as Updhatu. Various terms are used in classic to denote menstrual blood and ovum at different places, i.e., Artava, Raja, Pushpa, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Concept of AstauAhar Vidhi Visheshayatanani with an Applied Study of Karana (YavaguAhara Kalpana in PratilomaVata)
Abstract: The main aim of Ãyurveda is to accomplish the physical, mental, social and spiritual well being. Ãhãra plays an important role in the preventive aspect as well as in the treatment of illness. It plays an important role in establishing the phenomena of wear and tear, process of growth and repair supply of energy. Wholesome diet is the prime factor for the growth and development of the body; on the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Concept of Upashaya—A Multifactorial Diagnostic Tool in Ayurveda
Abstract: Ayurvedic approach of diagnosing any disease is a complex process in which various factors are to be understood. Treatment and diagnosis begins with RogaPareeksha (ailment examination) and Rogi Pareeksha (patient examination). Once these two concepts are clear, Vyadhi Vinishchaya and vyavaccheda (Differential diagnosis) will be perfect. This facilitates the Vaidya to make a wise choice of drugs and appropriate Chikitsa (treatment). Out of numerous ways of diagnosis in Ayurveda, one …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 13–18 Read article