Shah Alam

Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine · Department of Pharmacology

Essential hypertension, is a major health problem in developed countries, affecting nearly one billion people worldwide [1]. It has a strong association with cardiovascular disease and contributes greatly to morbidity, mortality economic burden [2], Accounting for about 57% of all deaths due to stroke and 24% of all deaths due to coronary heart dis...

The Unani system of medicine is endowed with enormous single and compound drugs and regimes for managing obesity that are safe and effective. Jawarish Bisbasa, a Unani polyherbal formulation, is traditionally used in the clinical treatment of central obesity. It is a polyherbal, semi-solid preparation of eleven medicinal herbs mainly used as spices...

Introduction: Bawl fi’l Farāsh Ibtidayi (Primary Nocturnal enuresis) is a condition in which involuntary urination occurs while sleeping in the absence of organic disease. Nocturnal enuresis is the most common urologic complaint in paediatric patients, and it is defined as the involuntary loss of urine during sleep that occurs at least twice a week...

OA is the single most common cause of disability in older adults. The prevalence of OA is increasing due to population aging and an increase in related factors such as obesity. A single centered, prospective pilot study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Roghan Surkh-A Unani compound formulation as local application in geriatric patients of...

Dubayla al-Kabid (Liver abscess) is a condition in which collection of pus occurs in the liver commonly involving the right lobe. Traditional Unani medicine offers a detailed description of liver disorders alongwith their management. Causative factors of Dubayla al-Kabid include- infection, chronic dysentery, liver injury, cholelithiasis, irregular...

The Objective of this study was to Examine the Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Treatment Outcomes in An Unselected Consecutive Sample of older Medical Out Patients of the Geriatric Depression Scale in its 15-item version (GDS-15) in Mumbai Maharashtra older adults. Study Design: A Prospective Cohort Study of Individuals Screened in Ger...

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menses for 1 year and is physiologically correlated with the decline in Oestrogen secretion resulting from the loss of follicular function. Females attained menopause naturally after the age of 40 years or more, as it is due to hormonal changes occurring in the body that makes them vulnerable to deal with man...

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...

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...

: Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common disorder of the skin, which is dermatologically manifested by erythematous patches covered by yellow-grey scales. It mostly appears on the face, scalp, upper chest, and back. Half of the adult population is estimated to be affected by seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Although its prevalence is very high,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 quality...

Systematic care of women during pregnancy is called antenatal care. 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. There are potential benefits from some of the elements of antenatal care, and these b...

Arthritis is described in Unani system of Medicine under a broad term Waja‘al-Mafāsil which covers entire joint disorders like inflammatory, non-inflammatory, infectious, metabolic and other musculoskeletal disorders. According to Unani concept, the pathological changes in the joints are caused mainly by derangement of humoural (Akhlat) temperament...

Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. Belongs to family Cuscutaceae and is known as Aftimoon in Unani system of medicine. The plant is parasitic found all over India up to 3000 metres of altitude and growing abundantly during rainy season on various host plants in India. Aftimoon is one of the ingredients in the preparation of various Unani compound formulations s...

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...

Khella is one of the oldest medicinal plant documented in Eber's papyrus of Egypt. The plant is an annual or biennial herb, fruits of which are used for medicinal purpose. Traditionally khella (Ammi visnaga L.) has been described as emetic, purgative, antispasmodic and diuretic which is used to treat renal colic, bronchial asthma and whooping cough...

The use of medicinal plants for the prevention and treatment of various ailments has been in practice from the time immemorial. Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. belonging to family Fabaceae has been reported to be effective against a variety of disease such as diabetes, hypertension, skin disorders and cancer. The plant has been mentioned by the name o...

Tannin Terpenoids Unani system of medicine offers a very effective treatment for skin diseases and its appendages. Croton tiglum (seeds) and Zingiber officianalis (extract of rhizome) has been used locally in equal ratio in the form of paste since thousands of years in treatment of Safa (Alopecia Areata). Modern researches have proved the presence...

According to Unani system of medicine, health is attributed to the equilibrium of akhlat (humors), besides this there is asbab-e-sittah zarooriya (six essential factors). These are air, food and drinks, bodily movements and repose (harkat-wa-sakoon badni), mental activity and repose (harkat-wa-sakoon nafsani), sleep and wakefulness (naum wa yaqza)...

ARTICLE INFORMATION Bafa (dandruff) is a common scalp disorder affecting almost half of the population at the pre-pubertal age of either gender or ethnicity. No population in any geographical region would have passed through freely without being affected by dandruff at some stage in their life. Dandruff (pityriasis capitis, seborrheic dermatitis co...

CASE REPORT ABSTRACT ARTICLE INFORMATION According to Unani system of medicine, health is attributed to the equilibrium of akhlat (humors), besides this there is asbab-e-sittah zarooriya (six essential factors). These are air, food and drinks, bodily movements and repose (harkat-wa-sakoon badni), mental activity and repose (harkat-wa-sakoon nafsani...