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22 articles for “symptomatic relief”
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Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Unani Medicine Tukhm-e-Karafs (Apium graveolans Linn) and Tukhm-e- Duqu (Peucedanum grande) in patients with urolithiasis by assessing the symptomatic relief, reduction/expulsion of urinary stones and urinary biochemical parameters.
Abstract: Background: - Karafs(Apium graveolans Linn) and Duqu (Peucedanum grande) are some of the main plants whose seeds are used in Unani System of Medicine from ancient times for a number of problems of urinary system like urinary retention, kidney and bladder stones , and other kidney diseases like nephrits, etc.Aim of the study: - To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Unani Medicine Tukhm-e-Karafs (Apium graveolans Linn) and Tukhm-e- Duqu …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Reconsidering Traditional Medicinal Plants to Combat COVID-19
Abstract: COVID-19 is a deadly disease, caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that is rapidly spreading across the globe and causing many fatalities. Currently the disease has no treatment available in the form of medicine or vaccine. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine, being practiced in India for nearly 5000 years and relies majorly on plants for its formulations. These herbal formulations and immunity boosters may show us the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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Uttarabasti in Female Infertility: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Safety Profile
Abstract: Background: Uttarabasti (UB) is a specialized Panchakarma procedure involving intrauterine instillation of medicated Sneha, classically indicated in Yonivyapad and Vandhyatwa. It facilitates targeted local drug delivery, bypassing gastrointestinal metabolism and enabling direct therapeutic action at the uterine level. In Ayurvedic understanding, UB achieves Garbhashaya Shuddhi and Apana Vata Anulomana — the two primary pathological corrections considered essential in Vandhyatwa. Infertility affects an estimated 10–15% of couples globally, with a substantial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Uttarabasti in Female Infertility: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Safety Profile
Abstract: Background: Uttarabasti (UB) is a specialized Panchakarma procedure involving intrauterine instillation of medicated Sneha, classically indicated in Yonivyapad and Vandhyatwa. It facilitates targeted local drug delivery, bypassing gastrointestinal metabolism and enabling direct therapeutic action at the uterine level. In Ayurvedic understanding, UB achieves Garbhashaya Shuddhi and Apana Vata Anulomana — the two primary pathological corrections considered essential in Vandhyatwa. Infertility affects an estimated 10–15% of couples globally, with a substantial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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The Current State of Huntington's Disease Treatment: An Overview of Palliative Care and Symptom Management
Abstract: Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative ailment that adversely affects the basal ganglia and the cortex of the brain. Although there is no recognized cure for HD, symptomatic relief and therapeutic management of the condition have improved over the course of time. This review paper provides an up-to-date overview of the current treatment options and symptom management strategies utilized in the care of HD patients. Additionally, it highlights the existing …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 35–52 Read article
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The Effective Unani Management of Bell’s Palsy: A Case Study
Abstract: Bell’s palsy (Laqwa) is an acute, idiopathic, unilateral LMN-type facial nerve palsy characterized by a rapid onset of weakness of facial muscles on the affected side, drooping of eyelids on the same side, difficulty in closing the eye completely, drooping of the angle of the mouth on the same side, saliva dribbling from the affected side and mouth deviating towards the healthy side. It causes facial dysfunction and alters the …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Utilize Nature’s Power: Nutraceuticals in the Fight Against Dengue
Abstract: As dengue fever continues to surge across tropical and subtropical regions, the exploration of novel therapeutic approaches is crucial. Nutraceuticals, natural bioactive compounds derived from food sources, are emerging as promising adjuncts in the fight against this viral disease. Unlike conventional treatments that primarily target symptoms, nutraceuticals offer a complementary strategy by enhancing the body’s immune defense and addressing key complications. This review highlights the diverse potential of nature’s remedies, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Ayurvedic Management of Vātadhika Vātarakta – A Case Series
Abstract: Vātarakta is a classical disorder described in Ayurveda that arises due to the simultaneous vitiation of Vāta and Rakta, resulting in a pathological condition characterized by mutual obstruction (Āvaraṇa) between these two factors. This complex interaction between Vāta and Rakta leads to a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, making the condition challenging to diagnose and manage effectively. Among the four types of Vātarakta described in classical texts, Vātādhika Vātarakta predominantly …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 62–67 Read article
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Ilaj bil-Ma’ (Hydrotherapy) as a Regimenal Modality in Pain Management: Conceptual Foundations in Unani Medicine and Modern Correlation
Abstract: Waja‘ (pain) is one of the most common clinical complaints encountered worldwide and remains a leading cause of disability, impaired functional capacity, and diminished quality of life. In the Unani system of medicine, pain is not considered merely a symptom but a significant manifestation of disturbed physiological balance. Classical Unani scholars describe pain as arising from derangement in Mizāj (temperament), imbalance of Akhlāṭ (humours), Sudad (obstruction within bodily channels), Waram …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Managing Infertility with Panchakarma— A Case Study of Anovulation Associated with Endometriotic Cysts
Abstract: Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. In any community, about 5–15% of couples who are of reproductive age have suffer from infertility. A 29-years-old female patient of 29 yrs. old of primary infertility with Pitta Pradhana Vata Prakruti was diagnosed as Anovulation along with Grade- 4 Endometriosis. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated to Bandhya with Vataja yoni …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Role of Netra Tarpana with Triphala Ghrita in Dry Eye: A Clinico-Pathological Evaluation
Abstract: Dry eye syndrome is a very common condition that is characterized by a disturbance of the tear film. There is not a single entity which can be compared as dry eye but a group of diseases or stages of diseases which are more or less similar to dry eye like Sushkaksipaka, Pothaki, Suktika. Preservative-free tear substitutes are the first step in medical management of DED which increases humidity and improves …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Ayurveda Approach to Primary Snoring through Panchakarma—A Case Study
Abstract: Purpose: Snoring is vibratory noise generated from the pharynx and soft palate as the air passes through this narrowed space. Further narrowing produces louder snoring, laboured inspiration and eventually apnoeic episodes. Social consequences are the usual reason for the patient to seek help. They can be distressing, banishment from the bedroom, marital disharmony, no holidays, fear of travelling, or falling asleep in a public place etc. Method: This is a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Dental Pulp Stem Cells Derived from Wisdom Teeth as Multitarget Biological Modulators of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease: Mechanistic Insight and Translational Perspective
Abstract: Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorders with complex pathogenic pathways such as neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, synaptic degeneration, and reduced neurotrophic signalling. Despite the large amount of research, the pharmacological treatments in use offer only symptomatic relief and cannot significantly prevent or slow down disease progression sufficiently; new pathogenetic treatment strategies are necessary. In recent years, stem cell-based approaches have gained interest as potential therapeutic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 7–28 Read article
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A Promising Approach Towards Arthritis: Bacopa Monnieri
Abstract: Joint inflammation, pain, and a progressive loss of function are the hallmarks of arthritis, a chronic and crippling condition that frequently results in disability and a lower quality of life. The need for safer options is highlighted by the fact that while current therapy approaches, such as NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and disease-modifying antirheumatic medications, give symptomatic relief, they are usually linked to serious adverse effects. In this regard, the wellknown Ayurvedic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 76–91 Read article
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Role of Trikatu Churna and Purana Gurrh (Jaggery) in Treatment of Sutika Makkal shoola
Abstract: In Ayurveda, the term Sutika (Puerperal Woman) can be used only after expulsion of placenta. After delivery, woman becomes weak and also empty bodied due to unsteadiness or indolence of Dhatus, labour pains and excretion of Kleda (moisture) and blood. Mithyaachar (inappropriate physical and mental behavior) in this period definitely results in incurable diseases or diseases which are difficult to cure. Sutika Makkal is a common complaint met with obstetrics …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Comprehensive Approach for Treatment of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
Abstract: The two most prevalent illnesses in the world, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, affect 44 million people globally and are expected to increase by 2050. While current treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease are primarily symptomatic, with drugs like aducanumab offering only limited disease progression, complementary therapies like mindfulness meditation may provide mental clarity and relaxation. This review aims to evaluate various treatment approaches for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, including non-pharmacological options …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Management of Katishoola with Shodhana and Vaitarana Basti: A Case Study
Abstract: Lower back pain is common in middle age. Management of this depends upon the condition, acute or chronic and the cause on which the orthopedic decides whether it is an emergency or conservative line of treatment is sufficient. In Ayurveda, trikagraha and katigraha come under Vatavyadhi. For Vatavyadhi, the common line of treatment mentioned in classics is Snehana, Swedana and Mridu Samshodhana. In this case, patient came with MRI report …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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Underdiagnosis of Underlying Migraine in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Abstract: Migraine and vestibular migraine are the primary cause of headache in general population world widely. The prevalence shows that 1 in 10 people have migraine. Majorities of headache causes are undiagnosed properly and usually treated for symptomatic treatment without following correct guidelines. Standard treatment options for migraine include acute relief, lifestyle strategies, alternative remedies, and prophylactic drug. Most patients are managed in primary care using painkiller in many cases without …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Management of Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review in Emergency Nursing Practice
Abstract: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a well-established treatment for various psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, particularly in cases where patients are resistant to conventional treatments. Schizophrenia, a chronic and severe psychiatric disorder, often presents with a combination of positive symptoms (such as hallucinations and delusions), negative symptoms (such as social withdrawal and emotional blunting), and cognitive impairments. While antipsychotic medications are the primary treatment, approximately 20–30% of individuals with schizophrenia do not …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on the Role of Antacids in the Management of Stomach Disorders
Abstract: Antacids are among the most widely used over-the-counter medications for the symptomatic management of acid-related gastrointestinal disorders, including dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease. These agents provide rapid relief by neutralizing gastric hydrochloric acid, thereby increasing intragastric pH and reducing mucosal irritation. In addition to their therapeutic benefits, the long-term and excessive use of antacids may be associated with adverse effects and toxicological concerns, including electrolyte …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article