Dietary management of takayus al mebyadh [polycystic ovarian syndrome]

In Unani system of medicine the diet therapy [Ilaj bil Ghizd] is an important part for managing many diseases. Diet is one of the most important factors that keeps the Akhlat [humors] in equilibrium and ultimately maintains a balanced mizaj [temperament] on the other hand modern medicine also puts great emphasis on this aspect. PCOS [Polycystic ovarian syndrome]-insulin resistance-obesity are interconnected. The modification[s] in dietary patterns in PCOS patients improves metabolic and reproductive outcomes by reducing insulin resistance. No such article was there which accurately enlist appropriate food items for such patients. PCOS is due to Sue Mizaj-Barid Ratab [Mal temperament due to cold and moist]. Mizaj of Foods with hot and dry are the best, while cold and moist are the worst. On the other hand food with low glycemic index are best while high glycemic index should be avoided with respect to the concept of modern medicine. This review article focuses on the most healthy and unhealthy food for PCOS patients with respect to the concepts of Unani and modern medicine and enlist appropriate food items for such patients with a distinct view?

Comprehensive review on treatment of HIV

HIV or AIDS is a major threat for humanity in the world especially in developing countries. The causative factor of the syndrome is HIV, which infects and destroys one of the cellular components of the immune system, the T cells, causing deficiency in the immunological surveillance and ultimately leading to AIDS. According to WHO, around 35 million people were living with HIV in 2013 and since the start of epidemic 39 million people have died due to AIDS. Center for disease control and prevention estimated in 2014 that 1,201,100 people aged 13 and above were suffering from HIV infection Worldwide. The most effective approach is the highly active antiretroviral therapy [HAART] containing the combined use of drugs having different mechanisms of action. However, complete eradication of HIV from the body does not occur by HAART, but it lead to long term toxicity occurs and emerges as drug resistant. Despite the recent development of various new antiretroviral compounds, there is still a need to develop need to search for new alternatives which are equally efficient and less expensive as compared to the contemporary treatment available. This review provides an overview and a summary of herbal medicines for HIV infection and summarized the efficacy and medicinal use of different plants used in the treatment of HIV infection. The objective of this review is to enlighten the recent advances in the exploration of medicinal plants used for treatment of HIV/AIDS

Unani treatment of tinea capitis: a case study

Tinea capitis [TC] is a dermatophytic infection of the scalp this infection most commonly affect children usually under the age of 12 years and frequently seen in boys. This is a case study of an 11 year old boy nai've patient who presented to the OPD with a history of severe scaly, crusting, bald patches on scalp from Smonths. The clinical diagnosis was confirmed to be TC and the causative organism is Trichophyton violecum. After treatment with polyherbal formulation [Nuskha No. 9 and 10] for a period of 8-weeks with follow up the sign and symptoms of the patient resolved completely with healthy normal hair growth pattern. This case study confirmed that nuskha No. 9 and 10 are effective against TC and it is cost effective. However, more data is required to justify its efficacy, safety and its mechanism of action

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: a review on unani verses modern medicine

Polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS] is a disturbance of reproductive, endocrine and metabolic functions. There are multiple clinical features including menstrual cycle disturbances, hirsutism, enlarged polycystic ovaries, abnormal biochemical profiles, obesity and acne. It is the most common endocrine disorder of women in their reproductive years with a global prevalence of up to 17.8%. While its incidence is highest in women from Kashmir Pakistan -Indian subcontinent [37.3%] followed by Pakistan [20.7%]. In Unani concept polycystic ovarian syndrome has not been defined as a disease however, descriptions related to its manifestation have been reported. According to Unani physicians it is predominantly due to excess of khilte balgham [phelgmatic humour]. The line of management is based on correction of this temperament by using herbs of the opposite temperament such as Aloe barb adensis, Cinnamom zeylanicum, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Linum usitatissimum, Mentha spicata and Nigella sativa which help to increase the expectoration and purgation of phlegm from the body. In modern medicine an ideal therapy is lacking that fully reverses underlying hormonal disturbances and treats all clinical features. There are symptomatic correction available for polycystic ovarian syndrome most commonly used are oral contraceptives pills and metformin. However, they cannot reverse the hormonal imbalance completely justifying the use of alternative treatments