Md. Razi Ahmad

ABSTRACTObesity is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Obesity is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality as well as reduced life expectancy. The last two decades of the previous century have witnessed dramatic increase in health care costs due to obesity and related issues among children and adolescents. The emerging epidemics of obesity, CVD and diabetes form the crux of this phenomenal change. Among these entities, obesity has become a colossal epidemic causing serious public health concern and contributes to 2.6 million deaths worldwide every yearr. The open label randomized clinical trial on 60 diagnosed patients of obesity, aged between 20-50 years. An Unani formulation -compound of Luk Maghsul (Tachardia Laccca),Ajwain Desi (Trachyspermum ammi) & Zeera Siyah (Carum carvi) is given for 90 days. The “P” value of each intervention groups on all parameters is P= 0.001. Keywords: Samane Mufrit; Luk Mughsul; Ajwain Desi; Lac; Zeera Siyah.

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. 

ABSTRACTSinusitis is the inflammatory condition involving paranasal sinuses. The paranasal sinuses are air filled spaces in certain bone of skull and they are in direct communication with nasal cavity through their opening called ostia. The clinical manifestation of sinusitis is nasal discharge, headache, blocking of nose, changed nasal resonance, post nasal drip and pain with tenderness in affected sinus. It may be associated with fever occasionally. If the symptoms of sinus inflammation lasting >3 months, then the condition is called chronic sinusitis.1, 2,3,4,5. There is no separate description of chronic sinusitis (Iltehahabe Tajaweef-e-Anaf Muzmin) in Unani literature. Several Unani physicians have described Nazla in lieu of the signs and symptoms of Warm Tajaweef-e- Anaf (sinusitis), with its types haad and muzmin6,7,8. Therefore the search for sinusitis in unani literature seems evasive, but the Unani physicians have rendered the description of Warm (inflammation), tajaweef (Cavities) and Majari (ducts), which can be correlated to present modern concept of sinusitis9,10. The terms Iltehahabe Tajaweef-e-Anaf, Nazla, Zukam and Catarrah are used as synonymous for sinusitis which is classified in haad and Muzmin (acute and chronic). So, keeping the fact in mind want to established the clinical correlation with anaemia in the light of classical Unani literature as well as modern medicine. Keywords: Sinusitis; Iltihab-e-Tajaweef-e-Anaf; Nazla; Zukam; Catarrh; Warm haad & muzmin.

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.