Tanzeel Ahmad

• Professor at Aligarh Muslim University

Objectives Pain in joints is a major clinical problem since ancient times. Waja-uz-Zahr stands for low back pain which may arise from internal or external structures of lumbosacral region due to Su-e-Mizaj sada or maddi due to the surplus of Burudat or accumulation of Kham Balgham in lower back. Imala (diversion) and Taqiya-e-Mavad (Evacuation) are...

Objectives Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. The estimated adjusted prevalence rate of stroke range, 84–262/100,000 in rural and 334–424/100,000 in urban areas. A deficit in motor function affects mobility, daily activity of life. Rehabilitation is the most useful method to reduce deficit motor function. Hemipleg...

Objectives Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. The estimated adjusted prevalence rate of stroke range, 84–262/100,000 in rural and 334–424/100,000 in urban areas. A deficit in motor function affects mobility, daily activity of life. Rehabilitation is the most useful method to reduce deficit motor function. Hemipleg...

A female patient of 40 year old attended OPD of NIUM Hospital with weakness of left upper limb that prevent her from performing daily routine activities. With the intervention by Unani medicaments along with riyazat and dalk, she got satisfactory improvement. Hence forth, it can be concluded that Unani therapy for post hemiplegic weakness can be a...

Aim: Presently, atherosclerosis is one of the prime threats worldwide as only in India CVD causes 37 million deaths annually raised by 59% from 23.2 million in last two decades which is higher than the global average. The standard treatment available for it had appalling side effects in long terms. This condition can be correlated to Salabat-e-Nabz...

Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism are collectively referred to as "Dyslipidemias". Most of the Dyslipidemias are Hyperlipidemias Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide , which is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Therapies aimed at lipid modification are important for the reduction of...

Kundur is resin obtained from the trees of the Boswellia, native to Arabia and India. It was one of the most prized and costly substance in the ancient world. Since centuries it has been traditionally used as incense and to treat various chronic inflammatory diseases. There exists a plethora of information and benefits regarding Boswellia serrata i...

The history of a steam bath as a treatment modality can be traced far back into the mists of ancient times to induce perspiration to eliminate morbid matter from the surface of the skin. Tareeq (Diaphoresis) is one of the modalities mentioned in Unani literature for the management of obesity which can be done by an amalgamation of the conventional...

Narfarsi (eczema) is a typical pattern in skin characterized by erythema, excoriation, exudation, dryness, cracking and pruritus which can be either acute or chronic. In developed countries prevalence of Eczema is estimated to 8-10% in children and 2-3% in adults. Many drugs are described in classical Unani literature for Narfarsi but their efficac...

معمولات شریفی حکیم افتخار الدولہ مشیر الملک محمد شریف کی تصنیف کردہ ہے جوکہ فارسی زبان میں مخطوطہ کی شکل میں محفوظ ہے۔ جس میں ایک فصل فواءد متفرقہ کے نام سے رکھا ہے جس میں انہوں نے مختلف ادویہ مفردہ کی مقدارخوراک کو انسان کے اعمار اورسحنہ کے لحاظ سے تحریر کیا ہے ۔

Aging is a multidimensional process and refers to the process by which organisms proceed through a physical deterioration of the body. It begins at conception and continues throughout life until death occurs. It leads to gradual, progressive and generalized impairment of functions resulting in the loss of adaptive response to stress and in increasi...

The term Siman-e-Mufrit, also implied as obesity, is a chronic and increasingly lifestyle disease globally. Obesity and overweight denotes "abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health." As per WHO, overweight is a BMI ≥ 25, and obesity is a BMI ≥ 30. As a preventable cause of the death, obesity is next only to smoking. The fast gr...

Siman Mufrit, also connoted as obesity, has been existent in the human records for more than twenty thousand years affecting various aspects of human life and society. The epidemic of obesity is now being recognized as one of the most potent public health issues facing the world today. Obesity and overweight imply "abnormal or excessive accumulatio...

Siman Mufrit, also connoted as obesity, has been existent in the human records for more than twenty thousand years affecting various aspects of human life and society.

Objective To evaluate clinically the efficacy of Zimade Muhasa, a Unani anti acne formulation, for Busoore labaniya (Acne vulgaris) against 5% benzoyl peroxide. Methods The randomized, single-blind, standard controlled trial of 6 weeks evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of Unani topical antiacne formulation against standard control i.e. 5% ben...

A female patient of 40 year old attended OPD of NIUM Hospital with weakness of left upper limb that prevent her from performing daily routine activities. With the intervention by Unani medicaments along with riyazat and dalk, she got satisfactory improvement. Hence forth, it can be concluded that Unani therapy for post hemiplegic weakness can be a...

A male patient of 75 years attended the out patient department of National Institute of Unani Medicine Hospital with pain and stiffness in both knee joints. He was diagnosed as a case of Tahajuremafasil (Osteoarthritis).At the time of admission he was unable to do his daily routine work. However with leech therapy in 7 sittings with an interval of...

Although acne is described in very ancient writings dating back to Ebers papyrus, its clear description is found after Fuchs coined the term 'Acne vulgaris' and Erasmus Wilson separated it from acne rosacea. The early treatment of acne was based upon the witchcraft. Later new therapies evolved with the discoveries in the field of anatomy, physiolog...

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is by far the most common form of arthritis and is a major cause of pain and disability in the elderly. The reported prevalence of OA from a study in rural India is 5.78%. In India, OA of knee joint is more common than of hip joint. Leech therapy has been suggested and successfully practiced by Unani physicians in th...

Bars (Vitiligo) is an acquired depigmentation of the skin, characterized by well-circumscribed, ivory or chalky white macules which are flush to the skin surface.These patches look ugly, especially in persons with dark complexion. It affects 1% of the population worldwide. Both sexes are affected equally. It is a disease of antiquity. The renowned...

Abstract The objective of 'this case report is to evaluate the effect of Unani medicine and Riyazat (Exercise) therapy for retraining walking abilities in a person suffering from paraplegia after incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). The patient was assessed on the basis of WISCI-II, ASIA and 10-Meter walk-test. Patient was given Unani medicine (Hab...

Acne vulgaris is the most common disorder treated by dermatologists. Acne is a disease of pilosebaceous units characterized by the formation of the open and closed comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. A preliminary trial was conducted in the department of Medicine, National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bangalore, India, to assess the sa...

Background: Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a common superficial fungal infection of skin caused by the fungus, Malassezia furfur. It can occur at any age but occurs mainly during adolescence and typically presents with hypopigmented or hyperpigmented scaling plaques, generally on the trunk and upper arms. It often poses a therapeutic challenge. In...

The Unani system of medicine is an age old, time tested system of Greek medicine dating back 2500 years. Like any other form of medical science, Unani medicine strives to find the best possible ways by which a person can lead a healthy life with minimum or zero sickness. Unani scholars believe that diseases can be kept at bay by the use of clean an...

The Unani System of Medicine also known as Greeko-Arab medicine, founded by Hippocrates is based on the concept of equilibrium and balance of natural body humours (blood, bile, black bile and phlegm). The imbalance in the quality and quantity of these humours leads to diseases whereas restoration of this balance maintains health of a person. The tr...

Psoriasis is a common dermatological disease affecting up to 1-2% of the world's population. It is associated with both organic and psychosocial complications like psoriatic arthropathy, nephritis, infection, hyperuricemia, hypoproteinemia, depression, and stress, and is responsible for hindering patients' daily activities. The present study was co...

Background: Chronic urticaria (Shara) often poses a therapeutic challenge. Alternative medicine, including herbal treatment is gaining popularity for the treatment of refractory skin diseases. Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of a Unani herbo-mineral formulation in the management of chronic urticaria. Patients and methods: The randomize...

Background Chronic urticaria (Shara) often poses a therapeutic challenge. Alternative medicine, including herbal treatment is gaining popularity for the treatment of refractory skin diseases. Objective To assess the safety and efficacy of a Unani herbo-mineral formulation in the management of chronic urticaria. Patients and methods The randomized,...

Dandruff called Huzaz/Abria in Unani medicine is a common ailment in the world with easy options of treatment. Most of the treatment options have ignored the cosmetic aspect of hair. Unani medicine has got a vast array of drug formulation to evaluate the efficacy of Unani pharmacopoeal formulation in mild form of seborrhic dermatitis of scalp (dand...

Waja-ul-Mafasil is a broad term encompasses almost all the painful conditions of the joints including Osteoarthritis. Hjamat is a Unani mode of treatment, which is carried out by producing partial vacuum in the cupping glasses, placed on the body surface by mean of heat or suction, in order to evacuate morbid material or to divert the material from...

Cerebrovascular accidents are responsible for a number of disabilities. Cerebral Stroke is considered as the most severe disabling neurological disease. It is third commonest cause of death in the world. Its most important causes are cerebral ischemia and hemorrhage. The neurological deficit reflects both location and site of infarction or hemorhag...

The Unani System of Medicine is based on the concept of balancing body humours. The majority of the diseases are caused by the endogenous factors by excessive accumulation of foodstuff, blood and superfluous or morbid humours, the metabolic products. Consequently to the concept of congestion or over filling the 6 evacuating methods blood letting, p...