Greco-Arab system of medicine is based on fundamentals postulated by Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.). Besides other concepts, the humoural and temperamental (mizaj) theories are the back-bone of this system and a very important base-line of Tibb is the concept of Mizaj-e-Insani (human temperament) which revolves around the diagnosis and treatment modalities as well as specific constitution of an ind...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES One of the greatest challenges of health care systems at the dawn of the 21st century is tuberculosis (TB). Drug resistant strains of TB are becoming a global public health risk. These strains commonly appear due to faulty therapies. Patients frequently stop treatment due to the toxicity of anti-tubercular treatment (ATT) drugs. Amla (Emblica officinalis) is a well-kno...

The phenolic content, antioxidant, antitumor, and enzyme inhibitory activities of commonly used medicinal herbs from a Unani system of medicine were investigated using four different extraction methods. Among the plants studied, the Hyssopus officinalis L, Origanum vulgare L, and Portulaca oleracea L. extracts showed the highest amount of total phenolics (64.40, 60.35, and 58.81 mg GAE/g) and r...

The most important reason mentioned for the early discontinuation of breast feeding and introduction of supplementary bottles is Perceived Insufficient Milk (PIM), which is relatively common in women. This is of public health concern because the use of breast milk substitutes increases the risk of morbidity and mortality among infants in developing countries and shortens birth intervals. Thus, ...

Medicinal plants are the traditional source of pharmaceutically important compounds which are utilized by the pharmaceutical companies for the preparation of several formulations. In the present time, there has been an increase in the use of herbal products around the world. World Health Organisation (WHO) also stated that more that 80% of the world’s population relies on the herbal medicines [...

In many parts of world, there is still a tradition using herbal drugs to combat various diseases & infections. Sibr one the essential components Unani system medicine and used by physicians due it’s lot medicinal properties since ancient time. It commonly called Aloe-vera belongs Lilicaceal family. cactus like herb grows in hot arid environment. have been this drug as laxative, purgative (p...