Unani Medicine

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.

ABSTRACTTo determine the efficacy and tolerability of Unani drug preparations Hab-e-Surfa and Sharbat-e- Unab, we conducted the open labeled, non-comparative clinical trial focused on the patients of either sex in the age group between 14 to 60 years with upper respiratory disorders at Regional Research Institute of Unani medicine, University of Kashmir Srinagar from September 2012-September 2015 irrespective of socio economic status. After baseline assessment, a total number of 60 patients with upper respiratory tract disorders were treated with Hab-e-Surfa with the dose of 2 Tabs (Hab) twice a day and Sharbat-e- Unab 2 tsf twice a day for one week. Clinical assessment of disease were assessed at baseline and after treatment. The pre and post treatment score was compared statistically and recorded. From the result it was observed that Hab-e-Surfa and Sharbat-e- Unab significantly reduced all the signs and symptoms of upper respiratory tract troubles after one week treatment.  No adverse effect has been noticed during the study period. Hence it is concluded that Hab-e-Surfa and Sharbat-e-Unab acts as expectorant, lubricant ,concoctive, coolant, sedative, febrifuge, demulcent and is a promising Unani herbal preparation which is effective and safe. Keywords:  Sual, Clinical trial, Unani Medicine, Unab, Kashmir.

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.

The polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder that affects between 10-15% of women during their reproductive age. Its prevalence is 6.5% to 8%, using biochemical and/or clinical evidence, and ultrasound-based studies have reported a prevalence of 20% or more. Anovulation is hallmark of PCOS which is the leading cause of infertility in this syndrome with a prevalence of 68%. PCOS is a heterogeneous disorder. It was originally described by Stein and Leventhal in 1935 as a clinical triad of hyperandrogenism, anovulation and obesity in women with enlarged polycystic ovaries. Women with PCOS are at increased risk of reproductive problems including infertility, endometrial cancer, late menopause and also metabolic aberrations including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and cardiovascular diseases. In Unani System of medicine, the disease has not been defined under the term of PCOS; as disease has been categorized recently just a century before. The description of the disease has been described vividly by various Unani physicians under the headings of ehtebase tams and uqr According to Hippocrates the main cause of the disease is impairment of humors (Akhlat).  PCOS cater to different symptoms, effective treatment to manage PCOS is a challenge.The best known treatment of PCOS at present is by using allopathic medicines such as clomiphene citrate, metformin, tamoxifene and troglitazone. All these drugs have mild to severe side effects including hot flushes, arthritis, joint or muscle pain and psychological side effects such as irritability, mood swings, depression and bloating. So there is a need for developing a regimen to offer cheap and best treatment for this disease.Unani system of medicine is the oldest system that prevails till dates with its effective remedies derived from plants, animals and mineral sources. There are various single and compound drugs to cure different disorders of the human body. The causes of infertility in female due to obesity and PCOS as described by modern medicine are very much similar to the causes and features of uqr in  Unani medicine, but the cellular and hormonal concept in relation to this disorder is recent. The drugs which correct ehtebase tams, uqr and sue mizaj barid are generally found to be useful   in PCOS, but their efficacy has not been validated scientifically

Abresham or silk cocoon (Bombyx mori), a well known Unani drug has been previously shown by us to possess striking antilipidperoxidative and ROS generation blocking potential in rats subjected to oxidative stress by immobilization. This effect is likely to be produced by an increase in the concentration of GSH following silk cocoon administration, as it contains a higher concentration of those three amino acids viz. Gglycine, Glutamic acid and Cysteine, which constitute the glutathione and by modulating the activities of its metabolizing enzyme which are responsible for the reduction of oxidized glutathione and break down of GSH. Therefore, in present study silk cocoon was studied for its effects on the level of GSH, GR, GGT and GST in rat subjected to oxidative stress by immobilization. It produced a significant increase in GSH concentration and GR activity and a significant decrease in GGT activity in a dose dependant manner. It can be concluded that silk cocoon exerts antioxidant activity by increasing glutathione and by modulating its metabolizing enzyme.

Main objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a Unani formulation in the management of Marz Akyas Khusyatur Rehm (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and to provide the safe, economic and effective alternative therapy for the patients of Marz Akyas Khusyatur Rehm (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). A randomized single blind, placebo controlled trial was carried out on 70 patients was at A&U Tibbia College and Hospital Karol Bagh New Delhi. After obtaining ethical clearance, 70 eligible patients was randomly assigned into test and control groups. Test group was administered with 6 gm of Unani formulation orally in the morning and same dose in the evening for three months while control group was given placebo for the same period of time as that of test drug. Written informed consent was sought from every subject before inclusion in the study. Present study was completed within a period of one year. Response was measured by the assessment of pictorial blood loss of assessment, acne, obesity, Hirsutism staging score (Ferrimans Gallewey Score), Acanthosis Nigrican grading, BMI, Serum LH, Serum FSH, LH/FSH ratio, Serum Testosterone and Serum Prolactin. Patient was called for follow up on every 15th day.  The result was statistically analyzed by applying ‘t’test, χ2 test and one way Annova. Test group showed strongly significant decrease in LH/FSH ratio (p

Role of Ghiza (Diet) in health and disease is accepted in Unani system of medicine since thousand years. Hippocrates (BC 460-370) elaborated the importance of Makul (diet) for healthy life according to age. This concept said that diet becomes Badal Ma Tahallul (wear of tear). It plays an important role in maintaining the harmony of Akhlat Arba (four humors). In the old age, one should be careful about schedule and quantity of Ghiza. Legend Unani philosophers and physicians had given attention towards its essentiality to save and promote the health of elders. They elaborated types and Mizaj (temprament), as well as quantity of Ghiza systematically. Unani scholars recommended specific diet in specific seasons, ages and in specific diseases. This review article aims at surveying the classical unani literature to explore the diet and its essentiality in elderly.

The present study was conducted to evaluate the role of Majoon Falasfa in health promotion of elderly. A randomized single-blind placebo controlled trial was carried out on 30 patients at National Institute of Unani Medicine Bangalore. After obtaining ethical clearance, 30 eligible patients were randomly assigned into test and control groups. Test group was  administered with 10 gm  of Majoon  Falasfa  orally in the morning  and  same  dose  in the evening for two months while control  group was given placebo for the same period of time as that of test drug. Written informed consent was sought from every subject before inclusion in the study. Present study was completed within a period of one year. Response was measured by the assessment of Haemoglobin%, Physical activity score, Appetite score, Weight, Dementia score and Grip strength score. Patients were called for follow up on every 15th day. The results were statistically analyzed by applying Student’s ‘t’ test, two tailed dependent for intra group comparison and two tailed independent for intergroup comparison. Test group showed strongly significant increase in Weight (p

Neck pain become a public health problem, its accelerating prevalence and  devastating side effect is exerting substantial load on national’s wealth; because its impact is more on productive population (adult working age people). Although it was a hospital based observational study; done for the intervention purpose. But here in this paper we are just mentioning its cross sectional perspective. Hence this study was carried out on patients attended NIUM hospital with a complaint of Neck pain. After getting ethical clearance from the Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC) patients were included in study. This study stretched from January 2011 to May 2011. A total 50 patients were admitted in the study; age group ranging from 20 to 59 years. In present study sample, patients from 20 years to 59 years were included and the 50 patients were distributed according to age with a class interval of 10 into four groups i.e., 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 and 50-59. Patients diagnosed with neck pain were included into the study. Maximum prevalence of neck pain was found in age group 30-39 years followed by 20-29, 40-49 and 50-59 years age group. Although it was a less sample study, but it shows prevalence of neck pain is more in younger age peoples (3rd to 4th decade of life); which is a new shift in prevalence of neck pain bearing with age.

Jadwar, root of Delphinium denudatum is an important central Nervous system active drug of Unani  System of Medicine. The generic name of Jadwar is derived from a Greek word, which means Dolphin, as the nectary resembles the figure of Dolphin. The word Jadwar is Arabic form of Persian Zadwar, which means the great purifier or Antidote. In India Jadwar was named as Nirbisi due to its antidotal properties. In various classical texts, it has been mentioned to be sedative, analgesic, brain and nervine tonic and is recommended for various brain and nervine disorders like epilepsy, tremors, hysteria, atony, numbness, paralysis, morphine dependence. Jadwar is adultered with the root of Beesh (Aconite), a poisonous herb root that may cause death. Ethanolic extract showed antibacterial activity against Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Proteus vulgaris, Salmonella typhi and Klebsilla pneumoniae.