Al-Amal Al-Ehteqan [the enemata] an ancient way of complementary treatment

Enemata are the liquid preparations that are injected into the rectum and colon through anus. They are either intended to be returned or to be retained into the colon. Enema is an excellent treatment for removing superfluous matter from the bowels. It is the treatment of choice for intestinal colic. That's why it is called as Moalijah Al Fazilah [the Superfluous Therapy]. It allays pain and inflammation of the bowels, kidney, bladder and other pelvic organs. Enemas have been in practice from ancient time and helped to cure a lot of disorders like constipation, poisoning, acute headache, flu, common cold, meningitis, measles and many more. On the other hand enemas were largely practiced for many other therapeutic and diagnostic purposes also. Classical literature of Unani medicine describes enema in a scientific manner. Our ancestors had an ensuring experience in treating various kinds of disorders by this simple way. Unani scholars have mentioned even adiposgenous [Fattening] and aphrodisiac enemata. As per the necessities in the medical field enema has many types according to their mode of actions

Pharmacotherapy of opiate addiction in Unani medicine

Drug addiction has now become a serious worldwide socio-medical problem. The uses of drugs are more common in our society. Despite massive media campaigns designed to educate the public about the danger of drug addiction, the absolute number of opiate-addicts are increasing day by day. The solution of drug addiction in Unani medicine takes into account the religious, spiritual, moral and social factors, while the Western medicine did not recognize it as a holistic disorder. Therefore, the Western medicine has failed to see it as a coherent phenomenon and hence does not possess any specific and comprehensive pharmaco therapy. The present paper describes the pharmaco therapy of opiate addiction and literature survey on single and compound drugs of Unani medicine employed to cure opiate addiction

Aromatic drugs in Unani medicine with special reference to Kitabul-Mia-Lil-Masihi.

This is an established fact since time immemorial that, the aroma plays a vital role in the human beings and even in animals. The aromatic plants and aromatic chemicals contained in them has also significance in our day to day living. Process of distillation as adopted and described by Unani physicians confirms the claim that, they were aware of the importance of aromatic drugs and perfumes. There is a vast literature scattered in existing Unani medical books, which shows their intelligential towards the knowledge of herbal drugs including aromatic plants. 'Kitabul-Mia-Lil-Masihi is a book on Unani medicine. Its 17th Chapter consists of aromatic drugs exclusively. The drugs have been classified and presented here under different headings.

Hunain bin Ishaq on opthalmic surgery.

Hunain Ibn Ishaq was a doyen in the field of medicine during the Arab era of Unani medicine, and made significant contributions in ophthalmic surgery by adding new therapeutic uses and techniques. He established the opthalmic surgery on sound systemic footing. His earliest work on the subject may not be ignored by historians.

Development of Unani system of medicine during Asafjahi period.

During Asafjahi dynasty Unani system of medicine was used extensively. Works of the Persian and Arabian physicians were studied. The medical works were translated in Persian and subsequently in Urdu. Commentaries were written on them and therapeutic investigations of drugs were undertaken. This period produced an enormous number of highly experienced physicians and surgeons. Various Unani Institutions including directorate, hospitals, dispensaries, college and drug stores were established giving tremendous encouragement to this system of medicine.