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6 articles for “Nervine tonic”
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Habb-e-Qooqaya: A Potent Herbo‑Medicinal Formulation for Shaqeeqa (Migraine)–A Review
Abstract: The word Shaqeeqa is derived from an Arabic word ‘shiq’ which means ‘a part’ or ‘a side’. It is characterized by intense pain in a part rather than entire head giving it the name Shaqeeqa. Many renowned physicians of Unani system of medicine like Jalinoos (Galen), RabbanTabri (Al Tabri), ZakaryaRazi (Rhazes), Ali Ibn Abbas Majoosi (Masoudi/Haly Abbas), Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Ismail Jurjani (Zayn Al-Din Gorgani), Ibn Zohr (Avenzoar), Ibn Habal …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Review on Darunaj-aqrabi (Doronicum hookeri C.B. Clarke): an Unexplored Medicinal Plant of Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Introduction: The rhizomes of medicinal plant Darunaj-aqrabi (Doronicum hookeri C.B. Clarke ex Hook.f.) (Family Asteraceae) has long been used in Unani system of medicine (USM) as Cardiac tonic (invigorative and exhilarant), nervine tonic, carminative, protective of the foetus, antidotary etc. in different dosage forms. It is included in specific drugs for heart and is much valuable for palpitation. Because of having antidotal characteristics and protective (corrective) attributes, the rhizomes are …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Aspects of Piper nigrum (Filfil siyah): An Update
Abstract: Piper nigrum (Filfil siyah) is a very popular medicinal plant. It is used in Unani as well as the Ayurvedic System of medicine for several diseases due to their diverse pharmacological potentials and minor side effects. In the Unani System of Medicine, it is recommended for the treatment of Nafkh al-Mi‘da (Flatulence in the stomach), Qulanj Rihi (colic due to flatulence), Waj-ul-Meda (Gastric Pain), Kasir-e-Riyah (Carminative), Zofe-Ishtiha (Anorexia), Muharrik (Stimulant), …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Anti-inflammatory Activity of Leaves Fractions of Traditionally used Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Traditional plants such as Amaranthus spinusus Linn and Abutilon indicum Linn have been used in the Indian traditional system of medicine for the treatment of several diseases such as pain, inflammation, piles, toothache etc. The fractions of ethyl acetate, methanol and ethanol were tested for their anti-inflammatory activity. Ethanolic and methanolic fractions of A. indicum and A. spinusus at the doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg produced highly significant activity. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 34–36 Read article
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Immunity with Herbs
Abstract: Biologically immunity is a state in which organism have biological defense to fight infection, disease or another biological invasion. Immunity is of two types, it can be innate or acquired; innate immunity is natural while acquired is not natural. There are many sign and symptoms linked with immunodeficiency, which includes recurrent infections, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, cold and flu, cold sores, etc. Poor functioning of immune system is caused by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–2 Read article
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In-house Preparation and Quality Control of a Unani Formulation
Abstract: Shangraf (Cinnabar) is used in traditional systems like Unani and Chinese system of medicine for the successful management of different diseases since time immemorial. In Unani system it is used in the form of kushta (Calcined product). This type of dosage forms are easily absorbed in the human body and are highly efficacious in action hence, are more popular and superior over other dosage forms. Kushta shangraf is highly reputed …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 11–16 Read article