Analytical study of compound Unani drug Habb-e-Mudir

The drugs used in Unani Medicine consist of materials from plant, animal and mineral origin that are either used single or in combination with other drugs as poly-pharmaceuticals. Habb-e-Mudir is a poly-ingredient formulation comprising Sibr [Aloe species], Zafran [Crocus sativus] and Hira Kasees [Ferrous Sulphate], in the ratio of 2:1:1 [NFUM I] indicated for the treatment of amenorrhoea. Present study is aimed to standardize the formulation for quality control purpose. Standard sample of the formulation was prepared in laboratory following the NFUM methodology [National Formulary of Unani Medicine]. Separate studies were undertaken for each ingredient in respect of pharmacognostical characters, physico-chemical constituents and HPTLC profile. Standard formulation was subjected to chemical analysis viz. extractive values, ash values, etc. including chromatographic profile in line with standard pharmacopoeial protocols. The results may ensure the quality of Habb-e-Mudir through determining the genuineness and quality of ingredients as well as the manufacturing process

Ambiguity in the nomenclature of medicinal plants used in Unani medicine

Due to ambiguity in the names of Unani Medicinal Plants, overlapping of data may occur in chemical or pharmacological informations where the botanical identity of market sample of crude drug taken up for research is not ascertained. The authentication of botanical source of plant material taken up for medicinal use is also necessary to maintain efficacy of the unani drugs. The botanical identity of many such controversial plants is yet to be resolved. In the present communication, an attempt has been made to compile a list of such plants which are known in the literature or sold in Indian markets by different names and vis-c-vis