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Socioeconomic Inequalities in Utilisation of AYUSH Systems of Medicine in North-East India: Evidence from NSS 79th (2022–2023) Round on AYUSH
Abstract: Background: Socioeconomic inequality in healthcare Utilisation continues despite policy focus on universal health coverage and Sustainable Development Goal 3. India's traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine systems are generally termed as AYUSH. AYUSH has been consolidated into the national health policy; however, empirical findings on its distributive equity persist as limited. This study estimates and decomposes socioeconomic inequality in Utilisation of AYUSH systems of medicine among the adult age group 15 …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Integrative Perspectives on Lipoma: Traditional Therapeutics from Siddha, Ayurveda, and Unani with Biomedical Correlates
Abstract: Background: Lipoma is the most common benign soft tissue tumor, with an incidence of approximately 2 per 1,000 individuals annually. Modern biomedicine attributes its pathogenesis to genetic abnormalities like HMGA2 rearrangements and dysregulated adipogenesis via PPARγ pathways. Effective pharmacological therapies are lacking. Traditional Indian systems – Siddha, Ayurveda, and Unani – offer unique perspectives and non‑surgical approaches yet remain underexplored in integrative research. Objective: To critically evaluate the descriptions, pathophysiological …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–33 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of Ethnobotanical Studies on Traditional Indian Herbal Plants for Lung Cancer Management
Abstract: Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. Current therapies for lung cancer are often limited by many side effects. This review compiles and evaluates ethnobotanical evidence and modern scientific findings of Indian herbal plants traditionally used for respiratory and tumor-related disorders, with a focus on their relevance to lung cancer management. Herbal phytochemicals and how they show their potent activities were also listed in this …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Medicine: Emerging Clinical Perspectives
Abstract: The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and precision medicine has transformed contemporary healthcare by enabling data-driven clinical decision-making, individualized therapeutic interventions, and predictive diagnostics. However, despite remarkable advances in machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), the widespread adoption of AI in healthcare remains constrained by the “black-box” nature of many computational systems. Clinicians, regulatory agencies, and patients increasingly demand transparency, interpretability, and trustworthiness in AI-guided medical recommendations. Explainable Artificial …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 13–29 Read article
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AI-Driven Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine: Future of Personalized Therapy
Abstract: Pharmacogenomics and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as important drivers of precision medicine, enabling healthcare systems to adopt individualized therapeutic approaches. Pharmacogenomics examines how genetic variations influence drug response, efficacy, metabolism, and toxicity, while AI provides advanced computational tools for analyzing complex genomic and clinical data. This review highlights the integration of AI-driven pharmacogenomics in personalized therapy and its potential to improve treatment outcomes. Machine learning, deep learning, natural language …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Bridging Traditional Ayurvedic Pedagogy and Competency-Based Education: A Contemporary Perspective
Abstract: Mentoring plays a pivotal part in education. It has deep roots in both the traditional practitioner- Shishya Parampara of Ayurveda and ultramodern faculty- grounded medical education. The National Medical Commission and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine have stated that structured mentorship programs are essential to guide scholars from newcomers to interpreters. This composition looks at how these traditions connect. It explains the purpose and limits of mentoring. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Unani Traditional Uses of Mazoo (Quercus infectoria): A Review
Abstract: Quercus infectoria (Family: Fagaceae) generally recognized as gall oak, is a trifling shrub originate in Greece, Asia Minor and Iran is predictably assumed to have enormous therapeutic status. There are two varieties of mazoo; one is solid type with no hole on its surface and another is light weighted hold cavity inside and hole on its surface but solid type is medicinally better. Pharmacologically, various animal and human studies have …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Homeopathy: The Evidence and Basis of Physiological Medicine
Abstract: AbstractIt is time we looked at a fresh, new scientific model for homeopathic remedy action on living systems — one that is logically and rationally based. A paradigm that explains why homeopathy is scientifically “plausible” and how homeopathic remedies exert their biological effects primarily as nanostructures and why physiology, not pharmacology, is the most appropriate discipline for studying and validating the credo. This is imperative to bring two sequels to …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Scientific Basis of using AYUSH Systems of Medicine for Epidemic Prevention and Management
Abstract: Recent times have seen epidemics of Plague, Leptospirosis, Meningococcal meningitis, Cholera, Shigellosis, Avian Flu, Chikungunya, Zika Virus Disease, Nipah Virus Disease, Ebola Virus Disease, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) etc. in different parts of the world. In times of globalization and ease of travel, epidemics have potential to become pandemic. Strengthening the health care system is essential in managing the outbreak of epidemics. AYUSH system of medicine helps play a …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–29 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 Research Project on Identification and Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions in General Medicine Ward of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The study aims at identifying and reporting the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in general medicine ward of an ESI hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Objective: Prescription study, analysis and prevention of medication-related problems (ADRs), identifying and minimizing medication-related problems, improving patient safety initiatives, improving the patient health-related outcomes, reducing work burden of physicians, and providing better therapy to large number of patients. Methodology: Study Design: It was a prospective and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Irsal-e-Alaq (Leech Therapy) in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Irsal e Alaq (Leech or Hirudo therapy) is one of the most important and widely practiced methods of regimental therapy used for local evacuation of morbid humors. Irsale alaq is the method of evacuation of morbid humors from the body and thereby balancing the four humors and hence regaining the health. The imbalance in the quality and quantity of these humors leads to diseases whereas restoration of this balance maintains …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Concept of Diabetes Mellitus (Ziyabetus Shakri) in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: The word diabetes is derived from Greek word “Diabanein” which means passing through. Ziyabetus can be divided into two types according to presence or absence of sugar in urine viz. Ziyabetus sada or barid and Ziyabetus shakri or haar. The various classical text books of Unani medicine also contain detailed descriptions of this disease. The causes of disease are suemizajwazauf e kulliya, masanawajigar (disordered temperament and weakness of kidney, bladder …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21`–23 Read article
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An Exploratory Pilot Study on the Traditional Siddha Anthropometric Diagnostic and Screening Method ‘Manikkadai Nool Measurement’ of Undergraduate Students in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala, India
Abstract: Aim: The aim is to study the distribution pattern of Manikkadai Nool measurement of students studying in an undergraduate college in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala and analyse the data statistically. Manikkadai Nool measurement is the circumference of forearm which is measured four-fingerbreadth above the wrist. Background: The traditional Tamil Siddha medical text ‘Agasthiyar Sudamanikkayaru Sutram’ exclusively discusses Manikkadai Nool measurement as a continuous variable ranging from 4 to 10 fb with …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Research and Review: On Irsale Alaq (Medicinal Leech), Mechanism of Action and its Uses with Applied Site
Abstract: Leech therapy is based on the concept of balancing body humours. In the Unani system of medicine the majority of the disease caused by the endogenous factors by excessive Humours accumulated of morbid matters foodstuffs or the metabolic products. There are 6 evacuation methods for the balancing of humours viz bloodletting, purging, vomiting, sweating, cauterization and diuresis are described. Among those methods, bloodletting methods are a most popular and effective …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Varicose Veins and its Management in Unani and Modern System of Medicine
Abstract: The varicose vein is defined as “dilated tortuous and elongated superficial veins of the lower limb”. Dawali (varicose veins) is one of the commonest categories of primary venous insufficiency. Varicose veins are classified into primary and secondary types. Primary varicose veins occur more frequently, and are caused by incompetent or absent valves, defective connective tissue and smooth muscle weakness in venous wall and are usually hereditary in nature. As per …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Reviewed Through the Lens of Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: AbstractIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is recognized as the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder in the present medical scenario, affecting 11% of the population globally. It is characterized by diarrhea or constipation and sometimes both alternately. The pathophysiology of the disease is not much understood but it has been linked to colonic motility dysfunction inflammatory changes of the intestines, change in normal microflora of the gut and disturbance of enteric nervous …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Investigating the Therapeutic Potential of Badranjboya in Unani Systemic Medicine
Abstract: Badranjboya, a potent medicinal plant derived from Nepeta hindostana, stands as a flowering plant or perennial herb belonging to the illustrious Lamiaceae family, known to thrive in the bountiful lands of India and Pakistan. Its profound importance within Unani literature is evident, for it has been hailed as “Mufarreh_al_Quloob,” denoting its esteemed status as a heart tonic. This venerable recognition can be traced back to the enlightening works of the …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Remedial Prospective of Vitis vinifera in Unani System of Medicine: An Overview
Abstract: Vitis vinifera Linn belonging to the family Vitaceae is known as Angoor in Unani and Draakshaa in Ayurveda system of medicine. It is found in North-western India especially Bengal, Himachal and Andhra Pradesh. The plant contains malic acid, tannic acid, flavonoids, tartrates, inositol, carotenes, choline and sugars. It has been used in traditional systems of medicine since centuries for the treatment of diseases like bilious dyspepsia, dysuria, cholera, nausea, fever, …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 18–22 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