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5 articles for “Falij”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors in a Sample Population of Hemiplegia—An Observational Study
Abstract: Falij is the paralysis of longitudinal half of the body starting either below the neck, sparing head and face or covering the entire longitudinal half of the body from head to toe. It draws analogy with hemiplegia occurring due to stroke. Unani system of medicine asserts to possess treatment for motor recovery in Falije Nisfi. Almost all ancient Unani physicians have advocated Tanqia and Ta’deel as treatment of Falij caused …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Munzijate Balgham with Interpretation to Their Mechanism of Action in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Review
Abstract: The basic line of treatment of Falij Balghami is use of Munzijate Balgham followed by Mushilat and Muqawwiyat. Munzijat is the group of drugs which suitably modify the consistency of morbid Akhlat to make them able to evacuate from the tissues, vessels and interstitial spaces. They act either by liquefying the consistency of Ghaleez Akhlat, or by thickening the Raqeeq Akhlat. Nuzj occurs over a period of time which varies …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Effect of Munzij Mushil Therapy and Regimenal Modalities in Post Stroke Hemiplegic Patient: A Case Study
Abstract: The objective of this case report is to evaluate the effect of unani medicine and regiminal modalities in post stroke hemiplegic patient. The patient was given Munzij mushil therapy followed by regimes, i.e., Dalak, Riyazat and Inkebab for a period of one month. The patient was assessed on the Berg Balance Score, Barthel Index and Modified Ashworth Scale before and after treatment. Significant improvement has been observed after the completion …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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The concept of Sū’-i-mizāj Nukhā and A‘ṣāb
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine provides a holistic understanding of neurological disorders, emphasizing the role of Su’-i-Mizaj (dystemperament) in the spinal cord (Nukhā) and nerves (A‘ṣāb). According to Unani scholars like Ali Ibn Abbas Majusi, disturbances in the mizaj-e-tabai (natural temperament) of Nukhā lead to various neurological conditions, categorized into Istirkhā’ (Flaccidity), Abar Bilqisiya (Bell’s Palsy), Khaddar (Numbness), Tashannuj (Convulsions), and Ra‘sha (Tremors).The most common dystemperament in Nukhā and A‘ṣāb …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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Unani Concepts of Brain Pathology: Humoral Mechanisms in Māddī Neurological Disorders
Abstract: Background The Unani System of Medicine (USM) considers the brain (Dimāgh) as the principal organ of Quwā Nafsāniyya (psychic faculties), responsible for sensation, cognition, memory, movement, and emotional regulation. According to Unani principles, health is maintained through equilibrium of Mizāj (temperament) and Akhlāṭ (humours), whereas disease develops when this balance is disturbed. Among neurological disorders, Sū’-i-Mizāj Māddī Dimāgh refers to pathological conditions of the brain associated with the accumulation of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 Read article