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5 articles for “Sawda”
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The Melancholic Humour (Khilt-e-Sawda)
Abstract: Humoral theory is one of the basic concepts of Unani system of medicine.Akhlat (humors) is “Admixture” which refers to body fluids. The body contains four major humors, i.e., dam, balgham, safra and sawda: a right proportion according to quality and quantity constitutes health and irregular distribution of these constitutes diseases. The melancholic humor is fourth fluid of the body which attributed to black in colour. It has very important functions …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–25 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
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Massage: A Crutch for the Elderly Insomniacs
Abstract: Sleep is an inevitable need which relaxes the body and prepares for further work. It maintains health, helps to extend life span and delay the onset of diseases especially in elderly people. Sleeplessness increases with age due to increment in Khilte Sawda. Sleeplessness leads to stress, fatigue, anxiety, excessive Tahalul and also reduces immunity thus it exerts detrimental effects on health. Also insomnia is one of the important risk factors …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 89–95 Read article
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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