Efficacy of a Unani Formulation on Waram-e-Lawzatayn (Tonsillitis): a Case Report
Background: Waram Lawzatayn (tonsillitis) refers to waram-e harr which involves halqum (Throat) a... more Background: Waram Lawzatayn (tonsillitis) refers to waram-e harr which involves halqum (Throat) and lawzatayn. Most of the Unani scholars considered waram-e lawzatayn a subtype of waram halaq (Pharyngitis). It can be correlated with tonsillitis, as both the terminologies have similar features like burning sensation and pain in throat, enlarged tonsils, suppurative inflammation, etc. The more common symptoms of tonsils are red swollen tonsils, sore throat, pain during swallowing, headache, cough, fever, tiredness, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, chills, and pain in the ears. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Unani formulation in waram-e lawzatayn. Methodology: This study was conducted in State Unani Medical College, Prayagraj. The subject was a 10 year old male child with history of cough, fever and pain in throat. Treatment given was 20 ml Unani decoction of saboose gundum, maghze faloose khayar shambar, iklilul malik, asalsoos for 21 days orally. Result and conclusion: Unani ...
Vinegar is derived from the French word vinaigre, meaning “sour wine”.Sirka (Vinegar) has a long ... more Vinegar is derived from the French word vinaigre, meaning “sour wine”.Sirka (Vinegar) has a long historical background and besides its usage as a common condiment, food ingredient, preservative, flavoring and culinary agent it has also been extensively exploited as a potent medicinal substance. According to Unani classical literature, it is obtained after fermentation of various substances such as grapes, sugarcane, dried grapes, figs, jamun, honey, onions, grains etc and prepared by a specific procedure in which the juice of ingredient is taken in a vessel and kept in sunlight, until proper fermentation of that liquid takes place. In India, the most commonly used and prepared sirka is of Aab e neeshkar (Sugarcane juice) or of Jaggery called as Sirka Qandi. Various actions and clinical indications have been elaborated in the Unani classical literature and some properties namely Anti-infective, Antihypertensive, Cardio-protective, Antitumor, Antiglycemic, Antioxidant and Antitubercul...
Qay’al-Haml (Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy) is defined as the symptom of nausea and/or vomitin... more Qay’al-Haml (Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy) is defined as the symptom of nausea and/or vomiting during early pregnancy. It occurs in up to 80% of pregnant.The physical problems of coping with qay’al-haml can lead to emotional problems, which can in turn exacerbate the physical problems, having a significant reduction in quality of life. The first line of treatment being doxylamine –pyridoxine combination; although effective has reported side effects. Various unani drugs mentioned for the treatment of qay’al-haml include gulqand, sharbate anar sheerin, sikanjabeen lemooni, jawarishe anarain etc, although studies proving their effectiveness are scarce. The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of sikanjabeen lemooni in qay’alhaml. Method: The trial was designed as open observational study, conducted in Dept. of OBG, NIUM hospital, Bengaluru. 30 patients with qay’al-haml between gestational age 7 to 14 weeks were included in the study. Participants were given sikanjabeen lemo...
Aims To investigate whether aneurysm shape and extent, which indicate whether a patient with rupt... more Aims To investigate whether aneurysm shape and extent, which indicate whether a patient with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) is eligible for endovascular repair (EVAR), influence the outcome of both EVAR and open surgical repair. Methods and results The influence of six morphological parameters (maximum aortic diameter, aneurysm neck diameter, length and conicality, proximal neck angle, and maximum common iliac diameter) on mortality and reinterventions within 30 days was investigated in rAAA patients randomized before morphological assessment in the Immediate Management of the Patient with Rupture: Open Versus Endovascular strategies (IMPROVE) trial. Patients with a proven diagnosis of rAAA, who underwent repair and had their admission computerized tomography scan submitted to the core laboratory, were included. Among 458 patients (364 men, mean age 76 years), who had either EVAR (n ¼ 177) or open repair (n ¼ 281) started, there were 155 deaths and 88 re-interventions within 30 days of randomization analysed according to a pre-specified plan. The mean maximum aortic diameter was 8.6 cm. There were no substantial correlations between the six morphological variables. Aneurysm neck length was shorter in those undergoing open repair (vs. EVAR). Aneurysm neck length (mean 23.3, SD 16.1 mm) was inversely associated with mortality for open repair and overall: adjusted OR 0.72 (95% CI 0.57, 0.92) for each 16 mm (SD) increase in length. There were no convincing associations of morphological parameters with reinterventions. Conclusion Short aneurysm necks adversely influence mortality after open repair of rAAA and preclude conventional EVAR. This may help explain why observational studies, but not randomized trials, have shown an early survival benefit for EVAR.
As far as the living being is concerned, eye is the most valuable structure in the body. Half of ... more As far as the living being is concerned, eye is the most valuable structure in the body. Half of the total sensory input from the entire body is contributed into the brain by the eyes. In ancient era, Eye diseases were out of control and among seven medical papyri only three Ebers, Carlsberg and London dealt with the eye problems. More than 100 eyes prescriptions, containing salts of copper, antimony, organic materials e.g. crocodile dung etc, were described in the Ebers papyrus. Unani medicineisa science of life and oldest treasure of medical science where many diseases have been described in detail with prognosis, internal medications and surgical interventions. At that time, ophthalmology was a specific field. During the blooming period of Greek Medicine, Ali Ibn Isa Kahhal was a famousophthalmologist. The Unani physicians and ophthalmologists like Al Razi, Al Zahrawi, Al Tabri, Jurjani, Ibn-Al-Haytham, Ali-Ibn Isa Kahhal, etc made major contributions in development of ophthalm...
International Journal of Current Research and Review
etc reviewed and searched for terms including qay'al-haml, qay, matli, hamila ke awarizat, su'i-m... more etc reviewed and searched for terms including qay'al-haml, qay, matli, hamila ke awarizat, su'i-mizaj-i-mida, zofe mida, zofe jigar etc. for aetiology, differential diagnosis, management.
Efficacy of a Unani Formulation on Waram-e-Lawzatayn (Tonsillitis): a Case Report
Background: Waram Lawzatayn (tonsillitis) refers to waram-e harr which involves halqum (Throat) a... more Background: Waram Lawzatayn (tonsillitis) refers to waram-e harr which involves halqum (Throat) and lawzatayn. Most of the Unani scholars considered waram-e lawzatayn a subtype of waram halaq (Pharyngitis). It can be correlated with tonsillitis, as both the terminologies have similar features like burning sensation and pain in throat, enlarged tonsils, suppurative inflammation, etc. The more common symptoms of tonsils are red swollen tonsils, sore throat, pain during swallowing, headache, cough, fever, tiredness, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, chills, and pain in the ears. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Unani formulation in waram-e lawzatayn. Methodology: This study was conducted in State Unani Medical College, Prayagraj. The subject was a 10 year old male child with history of cough, fever and pain in throat. Treatment given was 20 ml Unani decoction of saboose gundum, maghze faloose khayar shambar, iklilul malik, asalsoos for 21 days orally. Result and conclusion: Unani ...
Vinegar is derived from the French word vinaigre, meaning “sour wine”.Sirka (Vinegar) has a long ... more Vinegar is derived from the French word vinaigre, meaning “sour wine”.Sirka (Vinegar) has a long historical background and besides its usage as a common condiment, food ingredient, preservative, flavoring and culinary agent it has also been extensively exploited as a potent medicinal substance. According to Unani classical literature, it is obtained after fermentation of various substances such as grapes, sugarcane, dried grapes, figs, jamun, honey, onions, grains etc and prepared by a specific procedure in which the juice of ingredient is taken in a vessel and kept in sunlight, until proper fermentation of that liquid takes place. In India, the most commonly used and prepared sirka is of Aab e neeshkar (Sugarcane juice) or of Jaggery called as Sirka Qandi. Various actions and clinical indications have been elaborated in the Unani classical literature and some properties namely Anti-infective, Antihypertensive, Cardio-protective, Antitumor, Antiglycemic, Antioxidant and Antitubercul...
Qay’al-Haml (Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy) is defined as the symptom of nausea and/or vomitin... more Qay’al-Haml (Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy) is defined as the symptom of nausea and/or vomiting during early pregnancy. It occurs in up to 80% of pregnant.The physical problems of coping with qay’al-haml can lead to emotional problems, which can in turn exacerbate the physical problems, having a significant reduction in quality of life. The first line of treatment being doxylamine –pyridoxine combination; although effective has reported side effects. Various unani drugs mentioned for the treatment of qay’al-haml include gulqand, sharbate anar sheerin, sikanjabeen lemooni, jawarishe anarain etc, although studies proving their effectiveness are scarce. The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of sikanjabeen lemooni in qay’alhaml. Method: The trial was designed as open observational study, conducted in Dept. of OBG, NIUM hospital, Bengaluru. 30 patients with qay’al-haml between gestational age 7 to 14 weeks were included in the study. Participants were given sikanjabeen lemo...
Aims To investigate whether aneurysm shape and extent, which indicate whether a patient with rupt... more Aims To investigate whether aneurysm shape and extent, which indicate whether a patient with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) is eligible for endovascular repair (EVAR), influence the outcome of both EVAR and open surgical repair. Methods and results The influence of six morphological parameters (maximum aortic diameter, aneurysm neck diameter, length and conicality, proximal neck angle, and maximum common iliac diameter) on mortality and reinterventions within 30 days was investigated in rAAA patients randomized before morphological assessment in the Immediate Management of the Patient with Rupture: Open Versus Endovascular strategies (IMPROVE) trial. Patients with a proven diagnosis of rAAA, who underwent repair and had their admission computerized tomography scan submitted to the core laboratory, were included. Among 458 patients (364 men, mean age 76 years), who had either EVAR (n ¼ 177) or open repair (n ¼ 281) started, there were 155 deaths and 88 re-interventions within 30 days of randomization analysed according to a pre-specified plan. The mean maximum aortic diameter was 8.6 cm. There were no substantial correlations between the six morphological variables. Aneurysm neck length was shorter in those undergoing open repair (vs. EVAR). Aneurysm neck length (mean 23.3, SD 16.1 mm) was inversely associated with mortality for open repair and overall: adjusted OR 0.72 (95% CI 0.57, 0.92) for each 16 mm (SD) increase in length. There were no convincing associations of morphological parameters with reinterventions. Conclusion Short aneurysm necks adversely influence mortality after open repair of rAAA and preclude conventional EVAR. This may help explain why observational studies, but not randomized trials, have shown an early survival benefit for EVAR.
As far as the living being is concerned, eye is the most valuable structure in the body. Half of ... more As far as the living being is concerned, eye is the most valuable structure in the body. Half of the total sensory input from the entire body is contributed into the brain by the eyes. In ancient era, Eye diseases were out of control and among seven medical papyri only three Ebers, Carlsberg and London dealt with the eye problems. More than 100 eyes prescriptions, containing salts of copper, antimony, organic materials e.g. crocodile dung etc, were described in the Ebers papyrus. Unani medicineisa science of life and oldest treasure of medical science where many diseases have been described in detail with prognosis, internal medications and surgical interventions. At that time, ophthalmology was a specific field. During the blooming period of Greek Medicine, Ali Ibn Isa Kahhal was a famousophthalmologist. The Unani physicians and ophthalmologists like Al Razi, Al Zahrawi, Al Tabri, Jurjani, Ibn-Al-Haytham, Ali-Ibn Isa Kahhal, etc made major contributions in development of ophthalm...
International Journal of Current Research and Review
etc reviewed and searched for terms including qay'al-haml, qay, matli, hamila ke awarizat, su'i-m... more etc reviewed and searched for terms including qay'al-haml, qay, matli, hamila ke awarizat, su'i-mizaj-i-mida, zofe mida, zofe jigar etc. for aetiology, differential diagnosis, management.
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