Mohammad Avid

• MD Pharmacology(U)
• MD Scholar at RRIUM Srinagar

The present study was carried out to evaluate the pharmacognostical characteristics of Bantafulun ( Potentilla reptans L.) leaves and to assess its effect against maximal electroshock (MES)-induced seizures in albino Wistar rats. The leaves of Bantafulun were properly identified and subjected to physicochemical standardization including ash values,...

Kibrit (Sulphur) is the non-metal mineral drug of Unani Medicine used for the treatment of skin disorders. It is also known as Gandhak. Sulphur, due to its high reactivity, readily participates in a multitude of chemical reactions, leading to the creation of compounds with a vast array of properties. Throughout history, the reactions involving Sulp...

The betel (Piper betle L.) constitutes the foliage of a vine that falls under the Piperaceae family. This plant is cultivated in regions of India characterized by warmer and moister climates. Displaying evergreen characteristics, it is a perennial plant with leaves shaped like heart. The leaves, roots, and fruits of the betel plant possess medicina...

Psoriasis is an auto-immune, chronic inflammatory papulosquamous skin disease characterized by well-defined, sharply demarcated erythematous plaques covered in whitish, silvery scales. It is primarily caused by variations in the normal growth and differentiation of the skin's epidermis. Psoriasis is a global disease. Prevalence varies between natio...

Eriobotrya japonica Lind. (Family: Rosaceae) named as loquat, is a subtropical fruit, which is well known medicinal plant cultivated in Japan and China. Various parts, like leaves, peels and fruits have been shown to possess various useful health benefits. In Unani medicine, it is vastly utilized in many illnesses, like fevers, nausea, de-arranged...

Traditional system of medicine, especially Unani, highly value Khubbāzī (Malva sylvestris L.) for its therapeutic properties. Its leaves, seeds and flowers are utilized medicinally as Barg-i-Khubbāzī, Tukhm-i-Khubbāzī and Gul-i-Khubbāzī since time immemorial. It is used in Unani Medicine for various activities like concoctive, diuretic, anti-inflam...

Vitiligo, characterized by depigmented patches on the skin, affects a significant portion of the global population, with prevalence estimates ranging from 0.5% to 2%. Despite its prevalence, the exact cause of vitiligo remains uncertain, with various hypotheses proposed including autoimmune, environmental, neural, genetic, and biochemical factors....

Lavandula angustifolia Mill., commonly known as lavender, is a highly regarded medicinal herb in Unani Medicine. Its aerial parts, including leaves and flowers, are utilized for their therapeutic properties, and the plant is a common ingredient in cosmetic products. The essential oil derived from lavender is known for its sedative, carminative, ant...

Althea officinalis L. is an important Unani Medicinal plant belonging to the family Malvaceae. The herb is commonly known as Khatmī and Marsh-mallow. All parts of the plant such as seeds, leaves, root and flowers are mainly used as medicine in Unani Medicine. It is used for many pharmacological actions like diuretic, lithotriptic, deobstruent, anti...

Althea officinalis L. is an important Unani Medicinal plant belonging to the family Malvaceae. The herb is commonly known as Khatmī and Marsh-mallow. All parts of the plant such as seeds, leaves, root and flowers are mainly used as medicine in Unani Medicine. It is used for many pharmacological actions like diuretic, lithotriptic, deobstruent, anti...

Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping ones mouth clean and free of disease by various means like regular brushing (dental hygiene), garglingetc. Oral diseases have become more prevalent in recent years and have emerged as a serious global health issue. Among the most prevalent oral health issues worldwide are oral cancer, dental caries, and perio...

Background: In Unani and other Traditional System of Medicine, Sana (Cassia angustifolia Vahl,) is used for various therapeutic applications. It is a shrub that belongs to the Leguminosae family and is indigenous to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Somalia, Pakistan etc.

The term "ringworm fungi" refers to a class of filamentous fungi known as dermatophytes. They infect keratinized tissues and cause largely superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails. They are among the most widespread contributors to skin conditions worldwide, while the true frequency is probably understated. In Unani System of Medicine th...

Darunaj Aqrabi is Potential medicinal rhizome of Unani Medicine which is obtained from Doronicum hookeri of Asteraceae family. It is used for the treatment of various diseases like palpitation, hemiplegia, nightmare, flatulence etc. It is also used as antidote in scorpion bite and snake bite. There are limited pharmacological studies like, Antimicr...

Su'āl (cough) is a reflex action of the body to get rid of irritating substance from the respiratory tract. It is caused by cold weather, air pollution, Sū'-i Mizāj Sāda and Māddī (simple & substantial morbid temperament), pouring of causative matter on respiratory organs and their inflammation. It may also occur due to involvement of other body or...

Hajr al-Yahud (Lapis judaicus) is a stone used in Unani Medicine under Advia Ma'dani (mineral drug), which is also known as Judas stone. Chemically it is silicate of lime. It is used for the treatment of various diseases like renal stone, anuria, dysuria, retention of urine, ulcers, per rectal bleeding etc. because of its activities like lithotript...