Jamal Akhtar

Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine · DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL RESEARCH

Qalaee is Unani name of tin (stannum), which is a metallic element, belongs to group 14 of periodic table. Atomic number of tin is 50 and its atomic mass is 119. Qalaee (Tin) consist two types of compounds, inorganic tin compounds and organic tin compounds. Several toxic and adverse effect studies of Qalaee (stannum) have been reported such as, Res...

Heart palpitations are the sensations or feelings that accompany an excessively rapid, skip-beat, or fluttering heartbeat. Heart palpitations can be brought on by a variety of factors, such as anxiety, tension, fear, caffeine, nicotine, some medications, diet pills, physical activity, and fever.Herbal remedies have long been utilized widely in the...

Malaria is one of the most common tropical diseases encountered mainly in equatorial regions. It is a parasitic disease caused by Plasmodium and spread through mosquito vectors from one to another. Its life cycle is divided into two phases, one in mosquito vector, and other in human host. There are many drugs, like quinines, available to cure malar...

Majun Nisyan (MJN) is a polyherbal formulation used in Unani medicine for its therapeutic efficacy against Nisyan (forgetfulness/dementia). In the current work, an effort was made to develop and validate a new high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) method for the quantitative estimation of the marker compounds (α + β) boswellic acids, β...

Nazla, also known as acute viral rhinopharyngitis, nasopharyngitis, common cold, acute coryza, or just cold, is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that mostly affects the voice box, sinuses, throat, and nose. It is primarily caused by rhinoviruses and coronaviruses. The literature of Unani medicine describes Nazla-o-Zukām as a catarrh...

Baiza-e-murgh (Gallus gallus domesticus), an Arabic name of hen egg, an animal product food, Hen's eggs have high nutrient value. Hen's egg is best amongst the eggs layed by other birds and reptiles. Its Mizaj is also best suitable to Mizaj of humans. Baiz-e-murgh is a complete food; it contains all the elements required by the body. It consists of...

Nazla, often referred to as common cold, acute viral rhinopharyngitis, nasopharyngitis, acute coryza, or just cold, is an upper respiratory tract viral infection that mostly affects the throat, nose, voice box and sinuses and is primarily caused by rhinoviruses and corona viruses. Nazla-o-Zukām is described in the literature of Unani medicine as a...

Dengue fever has become a major public health concern. It is usually related to intravascular leaking, bleeding disorders, and thrombocytopenia and is recognized as a potent threat to humans. The scarcity of anti-dengue medication or vaccine for such a serious disease leads to an upsurge in the usage of traditional medicines for its proper manageme...

Present study evaluated the therapeutic efficacy and safety of two Unani compound drugs Majun-e-Suranjan and Habb-e-Azraqi in cases of gout on modern scientific parameters viz., clinical, biochemical and haematological. This work was conducted at Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Aligarh, during 2014-2019. 71 people were chosen...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the seventh most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related death globally. It has a poor prognosis and is resistant to the majority of chemotherapeutics. The present review aimed to highlight studies into the tumor cycle and its prevention by appropriate herbal (Ayurvedic/Unani) medicine that is e...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by dementia and the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain. Recently, microbial dysbiosis has been identified as one of the major factors involved in the onset and progression of AD. Imbalance in gut microbiota is known to affect central nervous system (CNS) functions through...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the 7th most common cancer and the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. It is resistant to the majority of chemotherapeutics and has a dismal prognosis. Hepatocellular carcinoma is a prevalent complication of chronic liver disease (CLD) in India. Primary liver cancer is the 6th most common cancer wo...

Insomnia is a common problem across the world due to various reasons as increasing mental work and stress, less physical activities, social and personal life problems, lifestyle diseases and medication. Consensus proved its 30% incidence overall in the population but sleep-maintenance insomnia is considered up to 66.5%. The study aims to enlighten...

In Unani System of Medicine, the concept of Zightuddam Qawi (Hypertension) is described under the heading of Imtila (Congestion of fluid in the body) by many Unani physicians. Hypertension is basically a disease of blood vessels in which vessels have elevated pressure. The possible causes of this disease mentioned in Unani system of medicine are Su...

In demographical studied, Out of 100 patients of Sahar (Insomnia), 35 (35.00%) were male and 65 (65.00%) female and female have higher incidence than male. The greater incidence of duration of the disease observed in 73 (73.00%) is 7-days-3 month than 34 (34.00%) 6-months to 2 years. Higher incidence of average social status patients had been obser...

Since ancient times, herbs have been used as natural treatments and form the foundation of the Indian medical system. Most of the world's population relies on herbal therapy for health-related issues. Nigella sativa L., commonly referred to as black cumin, has been widely used as a remedy for many alments. Seeds and oil of black cumin are used in f...

Objectives: The study aimed to establish the effectiveness of Unani add-on regimen by comparing theduration required for change in disease status from COVID-19 positive asymptomatic / mildto moderate symptomatic patients to asymptomatic negative. Methods: This single-centric, randomized, twin arm, controlled, clinical trial was carried out on a tot...

Objectives Limited treatment options are available for advanced stages of chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Moreover, patients’ relapse after a short remission period, which prompts them to identify a potent drug with the least toxicity. An Unani herbal formulation, Itrifal-e-Aftimoon (IEA) is used for certain neurological disorders, however, its an...

Dengue is a tropical disease caused by the Dengue virus (DENV), a positive-sense, single stranded RNA virus of the family Flaviviridae, which is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The occurrence of dengue has grown dramatically around the globe in recent decades, and it is rapidly becoming a global burden. Furthermore, all four DENV serotypes cocircu...

The Unani Medicine (Greek medicine) is a broad system of medicine, which specifically deals with a variety of states of wellbeing and disease. It deals in prevention of disease so that it can be checked in early stages and also helps to restore the function of body. This System of medicine is one of the oldest conventional systems of medicine, whic...

Qurs-e-Dīdān is an Unani Pharmacopeial formulation which is used since ancient period by Unani Physicians for the treatment of various intestinal worm infestation. The present study was carried out at Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Lucknow to scientifically validate the safety and efficacy of Unani Pharmacopeial formulation Qurs-e-Dī...

Objective: Traditional herbal plants have been in use since ancient times to treat ophthalmic conditions; so, the aim of this study is to evaluate some potent Indian traditional medicinal plants used in ophthalmic diseases in order to summarize their potential effect in ophthalmology along with their mechanism of action. Materials and methods: D...

The Unani system of medicine is one of the traditional systems of medicine practised since centuries in many parts of the world. Katan or Alsi is popularly known as flaxseed and is one of the famous Unani drugs used in various pathological conditions. It belongs to the family Linaceae. Although entire plant has medicinal value but its seed and oil...

Hypertension (known as Zaghtuddam Qawi Lazmi in Unani literature) is a major public health issue affecting millions of people worldwide and is also the most prevalent cardiovascular disease risk factor. Available synthetic medicines have serious side effects, therefore, medicines of herbal origin have been extensively used in therapeutic management...

Musculoskeletal conditions are the leading contributors to disability worldwide, typically characterized by pain, decreased mobility, dexterity, and functional ability. After back pain, neck pain is the most frequent musculoskeletal cause of consultation in primary care worldwide. Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degenerative process of the cervic...

Tabkheer-i-meda has been described as reflux of acid from stomach in the Unani classical literatures. This disease is characterized by various symptoms like indigestion, pain in abdomen, suppression of thrust, burning sensation in the epigastrium, anorexia, nausea and acid reflux etc. In modern medicine, Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is d...

ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Gout is the most prevalent inflammatory arthritis in the world. Modern medicine still eludes satisfactory cure for this problem. Therefore, world is looking forward for some traditional medicines in this direction. Hence, the present studies. In the present work, therapeutic efficacy of Unani compound drugs Safoof-e-Chobchini,...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third prominent cause of cancer mortality, with increasing prevalence and poor survival worldwide. Being diagnosed at an advanced stage, HCC frequently results in poor prognosis, treatment failure, and recurrence. Post-treatment reactivation and recurrence often amplify the immunosuppressed state induced by HCC...

The Unani Medicine is a comprehensive medical system, which meticulously deals with the various states of health and disease. It provides promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare. The fundamentals, diagnosis and treatment modalities of the system are based on scientific principles and holistic concepts of health and healing. Th...

ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Gout is the most prevalent inflammatory arthritis in the world. Modern medicine still eludes satisfactory cure for this problem. Therefore, world is looking forward for some traditional medicines in this direction. Hence, the present studies. In the present work, therapeutic efficacy of Unani compound drugs Safoof-e-Chobchini,...

Hypertension (known as Zaghtuddam Qawi Lazmi in Unani literature) is a major public health issue affecting millions of people worldwide and is also the most prevalent cardiovascular disease risk factor. Available synthetic medicines have serious side effects, therefore, medicines of herbal origin have been extensively used in therapeutic management...

Abstract Background: Vitiligo is a common acquired disorder of skin depigmentation in varying patterns, varying from small maculae’s with scalloping borders to near total depigmentation of body. The prevalence of vitiligo in India has been invariably reported between 0.25% and 4% of dermatology outpatients across studies from India and up to 8.8% i...

Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Available synthetic medicines have serious side effects, therefore, medicines of herbal origin have been widely used in therapeutic management of diabetes mellitus for a long time, and have received renewed attention of scientists globally. The present study...

Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 24.5 million people worldwide as of 2015. Modern medicine still eludes satisfactory cure for this problem. Therefore, world is looking forward for some traditional medicines in this direction. Hence, the present studies. In the present work, therapeutic efficacy of a Unani compound drug Habb-e-Asgand has...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death among adults in the United States, and people with hyperlipidemia are at roughly twice the risk of developing CVD as compared to those with normal total cholesterol levels. Hyperlipidemia is a major metabolic disorder vastly seen in this era of modernization and fast life, living with st...

Anaemia is an urgent public health burden in India. Available synthetic medicines have serious side effects, therefore, medicines of herbal origin have been extensively used in therapeutic management of anaemia for a long time. The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Unani compound drug damavi in cases of anaemia (Soo-ul-qiniy...

Anaemia is an urgent public health burden in India. Available synthetic medicines have serious side effects; therefore, medicines of herbal origin have been extensively used in therapeutic management of anaemia for a long time. The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Unani compound drug damavi in cases of anaemia (soo-ul-qiniy...

The Unani Medicine is a comprehensive medical system, which meticulously deals with the various states of health and disease. It provides promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare. The fundamentals, diagnosis and treatment modalities of the system are based on scientific principles and holistic concepts of health and healing. Th...

Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Available synthetic medicines have serious side effects, therefore, medicines of herbal origin have been widely used in therapeutic management of diabetes mellitus for a long time, and have received renewed attention of scientists globally. The present study...

Acne vulgaris (BusūrLabaniyyah) is an easily recognizable and very common dermatological disease, most often in adolescents. A clinical trial was conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of two Unani Pharmacopoeial formulations IṭrīfalShāhtarah and Sharbat-i-‘Unnāb in the management of Acne vulgaris. Thirty-six diagnosed patients with acne, were...

Fälij is a major topic in the literature of Unani Medicine since centuries. The aspects of diagnosis and treatment based on Usül-é-‘Iläj have remained a hallmark in the management of Fälij. The packaged treatment of Fälij includes various modalities of treatment – ‘Iläj bi’l-Ghidhä’, ‘Iläj bi’l-Dawä’ and even surgical intervention. Unani Medicine h...

Unani Medicine is one among the oldest systems and prevails till date with its efficient drugs derived from animal, plant and mineral resources. Thousands of plants have been used traditionally to treat various diseases. Among them, Filfil Daräz (Piper longum L.) (Piperaceae) is an important medicinal plant which finds uses in Unani as well as Ayur...

Sayalän al-Rahim (leucorrhoea) is one of the major problems encountered in gynaecological practice. Most women in the reproductive age group complain about white discharge. Ma'jün Muqawwé-i-Raùim is a drug which is used in Unani Medicine for the management of Sayalän al-Rahim. The present study was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Ma...

he use of medicinal plants for the prevention and treatment of various ailments has been in practice from the time immemorial. Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) belonging to family Lythraceae has been reported to be effective against various disorders like gastrointestinal, haematological, renal or uro-genital disorders. The plant has been popularly...

he use of herbal drugs is as old as human beings. Püdéna or Mentha arvensis L. belongs to the family of Lamiaceae. It is a common edible and aromatic perennial herb cultivated throughout India. It is one of the oldest culinary herbs known to the mankind and widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and flavoring industries. As per the ancient Unani c...

Unani System of medicine is one among the oldest systems of medicine that prevails till date with its efficient drugs derived from animal, plant and mineral resources. Over 2400 years ago the father of medicine, Hippocrates practiced it, however His medicine included a great deal of ancient Egyptian Medicine as well as important components of the a...

Cancer is one of the fastest growing diseases, with an estimated worldwide incidence of 10 million new cases per year. Mortality is high, with >7 million deaths per year. In the last two decades, great advances have been made in cancer therapy; however, the success rates still remain unsatisfactory. Current conventional anticancer therapies are ass...

Maternal health is the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Good care during pregnancy is important for the health of the mother and the development of the unborn baby. Ideally, the care should begin soon after conception and continue throughout pregnancy. It is an important aspect for the development of any coun...

Surʻat-e-Inzāl (Premature Ejaculation) is the most prevalent male sexual dysfunction affecting 25 - 40% global population of men. It is a universal disorder and is independent of age, social or marital status. It has a significant impact on both- patients and their partners, causing distress, anxiety and relationship difficulties affecting the qual...

Research Officer (Unani), CRIUM, Lucknow. Research Officer (Unani), CCRUM, New Delhi. ABSTRACT Pre Diabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Some micro and macrovascular complications of diabetes can be evident at pre diabetes stage. According to National Urban Diabete...

According to a report published by ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) in 2017, three of the five leading individual causes of disease burden in India were lifestyle diseases. As the name suggests, lifestyle disease is a condition that is attributable to lifestyle choices viz. diet, smoking, alcohol and drugs, exercise, etc. Most common lifes...

ABSTRACT Fatty liver is acknowledged as fatty liver disease or hepatic steatosis. It is a reversible condition wherein large vacuoles of triglyceride fat accumulate in liver cells via the process of steatosis (i.e abnormal retention of lipids within a cell). It is normal to have some fat in liver but in the condition of fatty liver more than 5 -1...

Hypertension is one of the leading causes of the global burden of diseases, Approximately 7.6 million deaths (13-15% of the total) and 92 million disability adjusted life years worldwide were attributed to high blood pressure in 2001. Level of Blood pressure increases with age and the prevalence of hypertension vary among countries and among subpop...

Hyperlipidemia is a major metabolic disorder vastly seen in this era of modernization and fast life, living with stressful life and fast foods having high calories and also has every comfort of living and not doing any kind of physical activity. A cluster of other metabolic risk factors are often found in association with this hyperlipidemia includ...

Quality'' word is taken from latin which means "of what kind" and covers content and properties of an object. Unani Drugs quality is very important as safety of alternative medicinal plants has been questioned due to its side effects. In order to maintain the quality and efficacy of these drugs it is important to standardize them to keep away from...

Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia Linn) is an important medicinal plant which is used in Unani System of Medicine since along. Ancient Unani physicians have reported use of Babchi seeds in the treatment of different diseases especially skin diseases e.g. Bars (Leucoderma), Da-us-sadaf (Psoriasis), Bahaq (Pityriasis), Tape Balghamiya (Phlegmatic Fever),...

Unani System of medicine is one among the oldest systems that prevails till date with its efficient drugs derived from animal, plant and mineral resources. Over 2400 years ago, the father of medicine Hippocrates practiced it; however His medicine included a great deal of ancient Egyptian medicine as well as important components of the ancient Mesop...

Background: There is an increasing global demand for traditional medicines because of their efficacy, ease of availability, and few or no side effects. The Unani medicines have long been used in India and abroad for various disorders and diseases. Arqiyat (Arq; distillate) is one of the most widely used Unani formulation prepared by simple distill...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in older adults and an important public health problem. There is progressive brain cell death that happens over a course of time. Due to the progressive aging of the population, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is becoming a healthcare burden of epidemic proportions for which there is currently...