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6 articles for “Cichorium intybus.”
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A Review Article of Kasni (Cichorium intybus Linn.): Its Traditional Uses and Pharmacological Actions
Abstract: Cichorium intybus Linn is a perennial erect herb of different types depending on the bright blue, white or pink flowers. Cichorium intybus is approximately 80±90 cm tall. It has a fleshy taproot of length up to 75 cm. The root of chicory contains volatile oils that are wormicidal. Chicory is used to treat jaundice, spleen problems, gastrointestinal issues such as digestive problems, gastritis and lack of appetite, sinus problems, cuts …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 17–22 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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Herbal Medication for Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which blood sugar is high. Symptoms linked with high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger. Complication in diabetes can be acute or severe. Acute complications include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar, hyperglycemic or death; while serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes. Medications used to treat diabetes do so by lowering blood sugar …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–10 Read article
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Unani Medicine Approaches To Liver Diseases :Therapeutic Principles and Review
Abstract: Background: For centuries, the Unani system of medicine has addressed liver diseases through principles that recommend specific therapies tailored to each ailment. Purpose: To analyze the therapeutic principles and Unani medications recorded for the treatment of liver diseases. Data Sources: Unani literary books in both Urdu and English were consulted, along with original e-research papers serving as databases. Limitation: This paper primarily focuses on the therapeutic principles related to liver …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Role of Unani Herbal Medicine in the Management of Acute Hepatitis (Warm Kabid Haad)
Abstract: In unani system of medicine acute hepatitis is known as Warm Kabid Haad. Almost all unani physicians described about hepatitis; its etiology, sign and symptoms, prevention and treatment in their classical texts. In conventional system viral infections of the liver are classified as hepatitis A, B, C, D and E viruses. Hepatitis A is a milder version of the disease, whereas hepatitis D is more severe. Hepatitis is of two …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Herbs with Hepatoprotective Properties
Abstract: Liver is a vital organ of our body. It is responsible for detoxifying the toxins from the body. Non-hepatitis cases contribute the most for liver diseases. Liver helps in making bile, storing iron, copper, and vitamin A, B and D. There are many liver diseases which include sluggishness of liver, acute viral, drug induced hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease. In order to keep liver healthy, fibre rich diet should be …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–24 Read article