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8 articles for “Black bile”
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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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The Pioneers of Greek Medicine: Exploring the Classical Period and Influential Scholars
Abstract: Greek Medicine, an ancient medical system, emphasized holistic approaches, balance, and the interconnectedness of the body and environment. Its contributions to anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, and preventive care continue to shape Modern Medicine. This medical system thrived from around the 5th century BCE until the advent of modern medicine. Greek physicians, such as Hippocrates, Galen and Dioscorides, revolutionized the understanding of the Human Body, Disease, and therapeutic interventions. Central to the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Literature Review of Irsal-e-Alaq (Leech Therapy) in Unani and Modern Science
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine is based on the humoral theory (Nazriya Akhlat) postulated by Buqrat. According to this theory, all illness is caused by an imbalance of one of the four body humors that is, blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. Irsal-e-alaq is one of the oldest and widely practiced means of Ilaj-bit-tadbeer for local evacuation of morbid humours. It is a procedure of treatment with the use …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 21–29 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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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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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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Relevance of Unani Medicine (Greco-Arab Medicine) in Management of Bawāsῑr (Hemorrhoids): An Updated Review
Abstract: Hemorrhoids is a prevalent anorectal disease with substantial compromise in quality of life, and various important factors are implicated in its causation. Increased abdominal pressure, excessive straining and hard stool lead to the venous engorgement of the hemorrhoidal plexus clinically characterized by per rectal bleeding, thrombosis and symptomatic prolapse of haemorrhoidal mass. In Unani System of medicine, the primary cause for the development of hemorrhoidal disease is focal retention of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 20–27 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