Md Tanwir Alam

ABSTRACTTo assess the status and impact of services being provided under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) programme specifically Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services under NHM, the rural community of the Lodha Block, Aligarh, were surveyed. To make awareness among community peoples of rural areas in Lodha block of district Aligarh (U.P) about the RBSK programme of NHM this study was conducted. 878 care givers and 170 community members of the 8 villages of the mentioned block of the Aligarh districts has been interviewed and data recorded. Duration of the study was 21st Sep 2022 to 10th Oct 2022.  Of all the care givers interviewed, nearly 60% of the caregivers had a child with 4Ds, 33% of them had children identified with developmental delays, and 22% of them had children with birth defects. Congenital Heart Disease (CHDs) was the most common birth defect (25%), and language delay was the most common developmental delay (27%). Keywords: RBSK; NHM; NRHM; Unani Medicine; Child Health; MPH.

ABSTRACTIn Unani system of medicine Sharbat Bazoori Motadil and Majoon Dabedulward are compound formulation is effective in the treatment of Amraz-e- Jigar and may be useful in the treatment of Cholecystitis also. So, the aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Unani Formulation on scientific parameters. This study was an open observational study, carried out on 40 patients. The test drug was given in the form of decoction with 7 gm Majoon Dabidul Ward with 50 ml Sharbat Bazoori Moatadil twice a day after meal for the period of 2 months. All the patients of were assessed fortnightly on subjective parameters (0th, 15th, 30th 45th and 60th day) whereas objective parameters were assessed before and after the treatment. The outcome of intervention was analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. Subjective parameters were satisfactorily alleviated by the test drugs. Findings suggest the effectiveness of test drug in Cholecystitis. Subjective parameters and the findings in USG and CT scan ere also improved. Keywords: Majoon Dabidul Ward; Sharbat Bazoori Moatadil; Cholecystitis; Warm-e-Marara.

ABSTRACTUstukhuddoos has been used as a healing agent since ancient times. Renowned Unani physicians Jalinus and Desquredus discovered varied medicinal properties of this plant origin drug. They recommended using this drug, especially in cerebral disorders. Lavandula stoechas Linn. belongs to Lamiaceae / Labiatae family. This is an evergreen shrub usually grows to 30-100 cm in height. The leaves are 1-4 cm long, greyish and tomentose. The flowers are pink to purple in color appear in late spring and early summer season. In Unani Medicine, it is commonly known as Ustukhuddoos. Unani literatures has mentioned many pharmacological actions of this drug such as Kasir-e-Riyah (Carminative), Mufatteh (Desiccative), Munzij (Attenuent), Muhallil (Resolvent), Mulattif (Demulcent), Muqawwi(Tonic), Munaqqi(Purifier), Jaroob-e-Dimagh (brain scavenger), Daf-e-Sauda (evacuation of black bile), Da-fe-Tashannuj (anti-convulsant), Mufarrah-e-Qalb-Wa-Dimagh (exhilarant of heart and brain), Muqaww-i-Aasab (nervine tonic) etc, and it is used in several ailments such as Zof-e-Dimagh, Nisyan (dementia), Malankholia (malancholia), Waja al qalb (angina pectoris), Suda-e-Muzmin (a chronic headache), Falij (paralysis), Laqwa (facial paralysis) etc. Many scientific studies have been proved that Ustukhuddoos is significantly useful in several neurological disorders such as anxiety, depression, convulsions and cerebral ischemia etc. The present review is an attempt to portray this wonder drug Ustukhuddoos in the light of scientific studies carried out. Keywords: Kasir-e-Riyah; Mufatteh; Munzij; Mulattif; Munaqqi, Muqawwi-e-Asab Jaroob-e-Dimagh. 

ABSTRACTPlant of Suddab is commonly cultivated in Indian gardens. The whole plant of Suddab has medicinal value hence used in various diseases and included as an ingredient in a number of formulations. However, its two parts i.e. leaves and seeds are more commonly used. The plant as whole has described to possess Mudir (diuretic), Kasir riyah (carminative), Muhallil and Dafe Alam (analgesic) properties and useful in a number of diverse pathological conditions. In some parts of India, the juice is given to children as a remedy for worms. The use of Suddab since ancient times in different alternative system of medicine like Unani, Ayurveda in single as well as many compound formulations for the treatment of Obesity (Saman-e-Mufrat), Dyslipidemia (Fart-e-Tadassum-Fid-Dum), Atherosclerosis (Salabat-E-Nabz), Anti-helminthic (Deedan-e-medad wa amma) Muhallil and Dafe Alam (Anti-inflammatory & analgesic) etc. Several studies have been carried out for the therapeutic evaluation of its efficacy and safety. So, I want to compile and summarized all the literature at one space.  Keywords: Suddab; Saman-e-Mufrat; Salabt-e-Nabz; Deedan-e-medad wa amma; Muhallil; Dafe Alam.

ABSTRACTSu-ul-qinya is combination of two words ‘Su’ and ‘qinya. Both are Arabic words where “Su” mean defect and ‘Qinya’ means treasure. By combining both words, it becomes Su-ul-qinya, means defect in the asset of the body respectively since blood is supposed to be the asset of the body; therefore Su-ul-qinya is a disorder in which the blood becomes defected. The terms Faqruddam, qillatu dam and fasaduddam are used as synonymous for Su-ul-qinya. According to Unani literature Su-ul-qinya means defect in the blood. So, keeping the fact in mind want to establish the clinical correlation with anaemia in the light of classical Unani literature as well as modern medicine. Keywords: Su-ul-qinya; Anaemia; Faqruddam; Fasaduddam; Kuriyat-e-hamra.

ABSTRACTOne of the most powerful relationships is in between a mother’s health and her child’s overall development. Throughout the world, especially in the developing countries, there is an increasing concern and interest in maternal and child health care. Woman is major determinant for her family’s development and indirectly to a nation so higher priority should be laid on policies for woman and child health. Unani can help improving Mother and Child Health (MCH) through increased access to low cost high quality healthcare, free from undesirable side-effects. This article emphasizes the Unani ways to conserve and maintain MCH so as to provide a healthy environment to upcoming generation. It highlights the potentials of Unani medicine and suggests ways to adopt these practices. Keywords: Mother and child health; MCH; Unani Medicine; AYUSH; Maternal.

ABSTRACTCholecystitis is a medical condition where inflammation occurs in gallbladder. This condition can be associated with or without the presence of gallstones. Bacterial infection accounts for 50% to 85% of the disease's onset. Since there is a close relationship between the biliary system and the gut. In Unani system of medicine SBM and MDW, are compound formulation is effective in the treatment of Amraz-e- Jigar and may be useful in the treatment of Warm-e-Marara also. So the aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Unani Formulation on scientific parameters. This study was an open observational study, carried out on 40 patients. The test drug was given in the form of decoction with 7 gm Majoon Dabeedulward with 50 ml Sharbat Bazoori Motadil twice a day after meal for the period of 2 months. All the patients of were assessed fortnightly on subjective parameters (0th, 15th, 30th 45th and 60th day) whereas objective parameters were assessed before and after the treatment. The outcome of intervention was analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. The subjective parameters of pain in abdomen, nausea & vomiting, dyspepsia and loss of appetite were satisfactorily alleviated by the test drugs and all the findings found in USG and CT scan were also seen to subside within the protocol duration. The findings about the parameters suggest that the test drug was effective in Warm-e-Marara and the cure was substantial. It reduced the subjective parameters as well as the findings in USG and CT scan of the Warm-e-Marara patients. Keywords: Acute Cholecystitis; Warm-e-Marara; Majoon Dabeedulward; Sharbat Bazoori Motadil.

Unani system of medicine is well known and famous way of treatment in Indian sub continent. India is the hub and savior of this ancient and rational system of medicine; included as giant part of Indian System of Medicine combined comes under AYUSH. Hundreds of herbal drugs in various forms for range of disease are in use as single as well as in compound form in this system. Khar-e-Khasak (Tribulus terrestris linn.) is a multi action single herbs being prescribed in various forms and combination since ages. Khar-e-Khasak is a drug mentioned in the Unani & Ayurvedic system of medicine for various ailments but mainly as a diuretic, Lithotriptic and Litholytic. In this research article authors try to mention the complete description of the said drug; modern as well as traditional both. Their physical as well as chemical characteristics are also being mentioned so as it may be referred as complete information for future research and readers.

The term Ziabetus Shakri is being used for Diabetes Mellitus in Unani System of Medicine; considered as metabolic disorder at various levels. The disease is classified as; (1) Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (2) Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. In former type body is absolutely unable to produce insulin while in later type body produce either insufficient insulin or glucose metabolism in the body refracts insulin. Both are metabolic disorder but type 2 has a greater relation with other metabolisms of the body than Type 1. No doubt in the modern era new drugs, better insulin, and superior monitoring techniques have been developed but cost and side effects of these interventions cannot be isolated. This is the reason to have a look on other systems of medicine which are helpful not only in controlling of the disease but also modifying its risk factors and improving quality of life. Unani System of Medicine which is one of the oldest and most popular systems of medicine can deal with this dangerous and life threatening disease in a very systemic and optimal way. In this paper an attempt has been made to explore the physiopathology of the disease and accordingly its management by Unani System, of Medicine.

Fever (pyrexia) is defined as an elevation of core body temperature above the level normally maintained by the individual. The idea that fever is a method of therapy may be traced back to the early days of written history. “Give me the power to produce fever, and I will cure all disease,” is a quotation attributed to Hippocrates more than 2300 years ago. Hippocrates had ideas as to the significance of fever, and modern concepts as to its possibilities.  Ruphos of Ephesus, 450 years afterwards, said: “If indeed any were so good a physician as to be able to produce fever, it would not be necessary to look for any other remedy in sickness”. In Unani system of medicine several hundred of plants are used as therapeutic remedies. A large number of these medicinal plants unfortunately, have not been investigated with the help of allied science like chemistry and pharmacology. In Unani various plant drugs are used for the treatment of fever; Swertia chirata is one of the important drug of them mentioned as antipyretic in classical Unani text. The present study shows that methanolic extract of Swertia chirata (MESC) in the dose of 800 mg/kg body weight possesses a significant antipyretic effect and reducing the yeast induced elevated body temperature in Albino rats, its effect is compatible to that of standard antipyretic drug paracetamol in the dose of 200 mg/kg body weight.