Arshiya Sultana

• MD (Unani) Dept of Amraze Niswan wa Qabalat (Gynecology and Obstetrics). MBA (Hospital Administration)
• Professor at National Institute of Unani Medicine

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted daily life and education, prompting institutions to adopt online teaching. Objective This study delves into the effectiveness of these methods during the lockdown in Pakistan, employing machine learning techniques for data analysis. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was conducted...

Background Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global concern, highlighting the urgent need for effective non-antibiotic alternatives to treat urinary tract infections. Effortlessly blending traditional Unani knowledge with modern scientific evaluation, this study highlights the potential of Unani formulations in managing uncomplicated UTIs. This...

Background Lumpy skin disease (LSD) has been a significant concern in veterinary medicine since its discovery. Despite decades of research, understanding the full spectrum of this disease remains a challenge. To address this gap, a comprehensive analysis of the existing body of knowledge on LSD is essential. Bibliometric analysis offers a systemati...

Abstract: Keywords: Tukhm-i-Kunjad (Sesamum indicum Linn) Sesame seeds are a traditional oilseed crop from the Pedaliaceae family and the Sesamum genus. It is most commonly grown and cultivated in countries such as India, China, and South America. The seeds have wide medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. Sesame seeds have been used successfull...

This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research on urticaria, aiming to chart its progression, assess its relevance, and explore the roles of oxidative stress, inflammation, and immunity in its pathogenesis. Additionally, by analyzing data from PubMed and Scopus, we mapped research trends, identified leading authors and...

Background and objective This study delves into the parenting cognition perspectives on COVID-19 in children, exploring symptoms, transmission modes, and protective measures. It aims to correlate these perspectives with sociodemographic factors and employ advanced machine-learning techniques for comprehensive analysis. Method Data collection invol...

Background: Leucorrhoea and associated symptoms, such as pruritus and pain, significantly impact women's reproductive health and quality of life. This study evaluates the efficacy of a test drug compared to a standard drug in managing these symptoms. Objectives: To assess the impact of treatment on pain severity, pruritus, and quality of life using...

This comprehensive review article embarks on an extensive exploration of anxiety research, navigating a multifaceted landscape that incorporates various disciplines, such as molecular genetics, hormonal influences, implant science, regenerative engineering, and real-time cardiac signal analysis, all while harnessing the transformative potential of...

This comprehensive review article embarks on an extensive exploration of anxiety research, navigating a multifaceted landscape that incorporates various disciplines, such as molecular genetics, hormonal influences, implant science, regenerative engineering, and real‐time cardiac signal analysis, all while harnessing the transformative potential of...

Depression is a multifactorial disease with unknown etiology affecting globally. It’s the second most significant reason for infirmity in 2020, affecting about 50 million people worldwide, with 80% living in developing nations. Recently, a surge in depression research has been witnessed, resulting in a multitude of emerging techniques developed for...

Background and objectives: As microbes are developing resistance to antibiotics, natural, botanical drugs or traditional herbal medicine are presently being studied with an eye of great curiosity and hope. Hence, complementary and alternative treatments for uncomplicated pelvic inflammatory disease (uPID) are explored for their efficacy. Therefore,...

Objective: This study aims to determine the efficacy of the Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. and Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J. Presl. vaginal suppository in addressing heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and their impact on participants' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) analyzed using machine learning algorithms. Method: A total of 62 participants were...

Knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) for an antenatal check-up during pregnancy is a key indicator of a healthcare facility in a community. Antenatal care (ANC) is a useful practice for lowering infant and maternal mortality. Therefore, the present study was planned to estimate knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ANC among pregnant wo...

Lawsonia inermis (henna) leaves have good antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. It is used topically in the form of hamul in gynaecological infections in traditional medicine. However, due to the unpleasant dosage form, it has very low patient compliance. Hence, in this study hydro-alcoholic extract-based vaginal suppositor...

A single-blind double-dummy randomized study was conducted in diagnosed patients (n = 66) to compare the efficacy of Linseeds (Linum usitatissimum L.), Psyllium (Plantago ovata Forssk.), and honey in uncomplicated pelvic inflammatory disease (uPID) with standard drugs using experimental and computational analysis. The pessary group received placebo...

Insomnia is well-known as trouble in sleeping and enormously influences human life due to the shortage of sleep. Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) accrue in neurons during the waking state, and sleep has a defensive role against oxidative damage and dissipates ROS in the brain. In contrast, insomnia is the source of inequity between ROS generation and...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are medically unexplained disorders that occur with somatic or psychiatric symptoms presenting during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, ending within a few days after the onset of menstruation. Worldwide, the prevalence of PMS is remarkably high, and its causes are still...

Herbal medicine and nutritional supplements are suggested to treat premenstrual somatic and psycho‐behavioural symptoms in clinical guidelines; nonetheless, this is at present based on poor‐quality trial evidence. Hence, we aimed to design a systematic review and meta‐analysis for their effectiveness in alleviating premenstrual symptoms. The publis...

Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Mundi) belongs to the family Compositae, Indian aromatic weed. Since the ancient time, its whole plant and flowers have great medicinal value. It is used for medicinal purpose in Unani and other traditional medicines as a blood purifier, aphrodisiac, eye tonic, tonic for vital organs, and anti-inflammatory properties. He...

Episiotomy is the commonest obstetrics intervention in the world to reduce severe perineal injuries. Its prevalence is 43% to 100% in primiparous women in Asia. Further, worldwide approximately 10-95% of pregnant women undergo episiotomy incision during birth. Delay in wound healing probably increases the risk of wound infection, changes the muscul...

C. camphora is a renowned traditional Unani medicinal herb and belongs to the family Lauraceae. It has therapeutic applications in various ailments and prophylactic properties to prevent flu-like epidemic symptoms and COVID-19. This comprehensive appraisal is to familiarize the reader with the traditional, broad applications of camphor both in Unan...

C. camphora is a renowned traditional Unani medicinal herb and belongs to the family Lauraceae. It has therapeutic applications in various ailments and prophylactic properties to prevent flu-like epidemic symptoms and COVID-19. This comprehensive appraisal is to familiarize the reader with the traditional, broad applications of camphor both in Unan...

Objective To determine and compare the efficacy of Kakrasingi (Pistacia integerrima J.L. Stewart ex Brandis) with metronidazole in bacterial vaginosis (BV). Methods A randomized (1:1) standard controlled, single-centre study was conducted in diagnosed patients (n=62) of BV. The intervention group (n=31) and standard group (n=31) received orally, t...

The temperament (Mizaj) of the body is an essential constituent for health conservancy and diagnosis of several diseases. Hence, general body temperament and uterine dystemperament (Su’-i-Mizaj) with abnormal vaginal discharge (Salayan al-Rahim) need evaluation. In addition, we also applied a computational intelligence technique for enhancing scien...

Context: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a leading health problem, in which pelvic organs-the uterus, bladder, and rectum-bulge from the vagina, causing bladder and bowel dysfunction. Uterovaginal prolapse (UVP), Nutu-al-Rahim, affects more than 50% of parous women (women who have had children), especially those above 60 years of age. Objective:...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) significantly lowers the quality of life and impairs personal and social relationships in reproductive-age women. Some recommendations are that inappropriate oxidative stress and inflammatory response are involved in PMS. Various nutritional supplements and herbs showed neuro-psycho-pharmacological activity with antioxid...

Objectives: Abnormal vaginal discharge (Sayalan al-Rahim) is a common public health problem that significantly disrupts the health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Syndromic management infers the concurrent treatment of two or more infections. Hence, a comparative, single-blind study was planned to determine the efficacy of Acacia (Acacia nilotica...

Jushanda (decoction), often used in traditional medicine, has many drawbacks like disagreeable taste, bulky dose, cumbersome preparation, and short stability. Therefore, in the present study, jushanda nazla (JN) was modified and optimized into a sugar-based (SBS) and sugar-free (SFS) syrup dosage form and evaluated for various physicochemical param...

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an inflammatory disorder and polymicrobial infection of the upper female reproductive tract, which encompasses endometritis, parametritis, salpingitis, and oophoritis. It generally affects young and sexually active women. It poses the main health problem of reproductive age women in both developing and developed...

The commonest vaginal infection seen in the Gynecological OPDs in reproductive age is bacterial vaginosis (BV) that causes abnormal vaginal discharge and if not treated, it is allied to severe problems or complications. It is a polymicrobial syndrome categorized by normal vaginal florareplacement that leads to a significant absence or reduction of...

Ihtibas al-Tamth (Amenorrhoea) is defined in the Unani system of medicine as the absence of monthly bleeding for more than 2 months or a decrease in the quantity of menstrual blood. The lack or total cessation of menstrual blood is referred to as amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is woman has never menstruated and secondary is woman attained menarche,...

Objectives Amenorrhoea in women of reproductive age may be an indication of an undiagnosed and chronic condition. The concept of temperament is a fundamental component of health preservation and diagnosis of various disease conditions including amenorrhoea in Unani medicine. Dystemperament is the commonest cause of various diseases. Therefore, gene...

Mixed Urinary Incontinence (MUI) in women is an important disease that is under-treated and under-reported with high prevalence of 33% of all cases of incontinence. It significantly impairs women’s quality of life. MUI usually represent with more severe symptoms and are more likely to present for the treatment as per the recent studies. The managem...

Unani literature is enriched with the concept of Sayalan al-rahim (abnormal vaginal discharge). It is the excessive abnormal vaginal discharge from the female genital tract and the commonest reason for which women seek medical attention. It adversely impacts reproductive health and contributes to significant morbidity. Therefore, a literary explora...

Mixed urinary incontinence (MUI)

Acacia nilotica Linn commonly known as Babul is a multipurpose tree. As the world is turning back towards the herbal drug, it is the need of the hour to re-evaluate the knowledge of traditional medicine through vast review. In the Unani traditional system of medicine, all parts of the plant have been used as a remedy for various diseases and are im...

Although research studies are carried out in various fields of science, the general goals and defining characteristics of research are basically similar across disciplines. The rationales of this book are to discuss the fundamental methods to conduct research studies in various medical systems, the difficulties faced by researchers when planning an...

Tibb-e-Nabvi (Prophetic medicine) is indeed the effective treatment and cure provided by the revelation and the guidance of the Prophet (PBUH). It is a fact that it benefits those who acknowledge and have faith in it. A hadith stated that the Prophet (PBUH) said-"Make use of the two cures; Honey and the Qura'an." The Prophet (PBUH) used to drink so...

In Unani system of medicine, ihtibas al-tamth (amenorrhoea) is defined as absence of menstrual bleeding for more than 2 months or decrease in quantity. It may be primary (i.e., never menstruated) or secondary (i.e., attained menarche, but no periods for 3 consecutive months). Secondary amenorrhoea is more common than primary amenorrhea. Amenorrhea...

Email.ID: Siman mufrit (obesity) has been existent in the human records for more than twenty thousand years affecting various aspects of human life and society. Worldwide, obesity is rapidly increasing among women. Furthermore, more women in fertile ages are becoming overweight and obese that leads to higher rates of ihtibas al-tamth (amenorrhoea)...

Background To compare the efficacy and safety of herbal decoction (pods of Cassia fistula Linn. and Arils of Myristica fragrans Houtt) with mefenamic acid in spasmodic dysmenorrhoea. Methods In this single-blind, prospective, parallel, standard controlled study, dysmenorrheic patients (n=64) were randomly allocated to receive herbal decoction (n=3...

Background: It is not only to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mace (Arils of Myristica fragrans Houtt) but also to compare pelvic floor muscle training vs. pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for improving symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of woman with mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). Methods: A prospective, single-blind...

Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida L. oleo-gum-resin) with mefenamic acid (NSAID) to alleviate dysmenorrhea, associated systemic symptoms and improvement in health-related quality of life. Methods Patients (n = 60) were randomly allocated to receive asafetida (n = 30) or mefenamic acid (n = 30) in this s...

Usr-i-tamth in Unani (Greco-Arabic) medicine is pain associated with menstruation, and classical manuscripts are enriched with traditional knowledge for the management of usr-i-tamth (menstrual pain/dysmenorrhoea). Hence, a comprehensive search was undertaken to find classical manuscripts for the management of menstrual pain was. We searched the Co...

Introduction: To compare the efficacy of Tribulus terrestris Linn. (fruits) with placebo in menopausal transition symptoms. Materials and methods: Perimenopausal women (n = 60) were equally randomized either to receive orally 3. g powder of Tribulus or placebo twice daily for 8 weeks in this single-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study. The pri...

To compare the efficacy of two Unani regimen in diabetic vulovaginal candidiasis (VVC). A prospective, randomized, single-blind, comparative trial was conducted at Nizamia Tibbia College. Group A (n = 23) medicine included 100 ml of Joshanda [Ushba Desi (5 g) and Tukhme Hayat (5 g)] with 3 g Sufuf [Mur Makki (1 g), Afsanteen (2 g), and Nagandbabari...

Background: Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after at least one year of unprotected intercourse. It is a complex disorder with significant medical, psychosocial, and economic problems. In about one third of couples are infertile. Approximately 167 million married women aged 15-49 years in developing countries were infertility. Th...

Background: Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after at least one year of unprotected intercourse. It is a complex disorder with significant medical, psychosocial, and economic problems. In about one third of couples are infertile. Approximately 167 million married women aged 15-49 years in developing countries were infertility. Th...

Objective To determine the effificacy and safety of fenugreek seed and dry cupping on intensity of pain in primary dysmenorrhea. Methods Sixty patients with primary dysmenorrhea were enrolled in this prospective, open-labeled, randomized, standard-controlled study, conducted in the National Institute of Unani Medicine Hospital between February 2010...

Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of preparations of certain Unani herbs on Lequesne Algo-Functional Index of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Materials and Methods: A prospective, pre- and post test evaluation study was conducted on 20 diagnosed patients of OA recruited from the Nizamia General Hospital, Hyderabad. Internally,...

Dysmenorrhoea is the most important under diagnosed and undertreated gynaecologic disorder of all menstrual complaints. It affects 50% women of childbearing age and has a major impact on health and societal costs worldwideespecially in developing countries. Therefore, a literary exploration of traditional sources for aetiopathogenesis and clinical...

Traditional system of medicine mentioned the use of plants in treatment of various human ailments. Mochrus (Bombax ceiba Linn.) is one of the medicinal plants used in Unani medicine since time immemorial. It is a very tall tree with approximately 150 feet height. It is widely found in temperate Asia, tropical Asia, Africa and Australia. In India, i...

To compare the efficacy of a herbo-mineral Unani formulation with benzyl benzoate in scabies. A parallel, prospective, open-labeled, standard-controlled, randomized trial was conducted in ZVM Unani College, Pune. Patients were randomized to receive topical application of either test formulation (n = 30) (P. corylifolia, C. anthelminticum, C. tora a...

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of polyherbal Unani formulation for cervical ripening and induction of labour Material and Methods: A prospective, study was conducted in Govt. Nizamia Tibbia Hospital, Hyderabad. Pregnant women (n=38) with gestation age of 38-42 weeks were recruited. A polyherbal Unani formulation powder of Cinnamomum tamala 3...

Objective: To compare the efficacy of Unani formulation in chronic endocervicitis. Methods: A parallel, comparative randomized trial was conducted at Govt. Nizamia General Hospital, Hyderabad from 1998 to 2000 in 50 patients (25 in each group) with sign and symptoms of endocervicitis. The intervention was administered per oral and locally for 10 d...

Introduction: Greco-Arabic Medicine imparts vast knowledge regarding diseases afflicting different systems. Urinary incontinence (UI) is involuntary leakage of urine. It is an undiagnosed, under-reported, and frequently untreated medical condition that greatlyaffects the quality of life of women in any age. Therefore, a literary search in classica...

The most important reason mentioned for the early discontinuation of breast feeding and introduction of supplementary bottles is Perceived Insufficient Milk (PIM), which is relatively common in women. This is of public health concern because the use of breast milk substitutes increases the risk of morbidity and mortality among infants in developing...

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) belonging to the family Zingiberaceae is a perennial herb. It is widely distributed in tropical Asia. In India, it is cultivated mainly in Kerala, Andhia Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra. It is one of the most common spices, which is in use since centuries for its versatile medicinal actions like anti...

To evaluate the efficacy of Gossypium herbaceum L. in perceived insufficient milk (PIM) supply. In this single-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial, test group (n = 30), received kernel of Gossypium herbaceum, 10 g (powder filled in the capsules) orally in three divided doses for 1 month, whereas the placebo group (n = 15), received...

Lactation is beneficial to mother's health as well as provides specific nourishments, growth, and development to the baby. Hence, it is a nature's precious gift for the infant; however, lactation insufficiency is one of the explanations mentioned most often by women throughout the world for the early discontinuation of breast-feeding and/or for the...

Portulaca oleracea L. belongs to the family Portulaceae, is a warm-climate annual herb, known as khurfa in Arabic and common purslane in English. The plant is succulent, herbaceous, erect or decumbent growing up to 30 cm height with cylindrical stem of 2-3 mm in diameter. The plant, which is common weed of cultivation, are eaten as a vegetable and...

Menorrhagia (kasrate tams) is the most common gynecologic complaint in contemporary gynecology, affecting 10 to 15% of the adult female population. It can occur at any age. In the Unani system of medicine, since antiquity, dry cupping therapy (hijamat bila shurt) has been used to treat menorrhagia. An effort was made to evaluate the usefulness of d...