Standardization of Laooq-E-Zeequn nafs

ABSTRACT

Laooq-e-Zeequn Nafs is a compound formulation of Unani drugs and is used for curing the respiratory ailments and asthma. It consists of nine ingredients with concentrated sugar syrup as base. The ingredients are used as demulcent, expectorant, diuretic, emollient, sedative in coughs, laxative. In the present study an attempt has been made to find out the analytical characteristics of Laooq-e-Zeequn Nafs which may prove a prelude to fixing the standards for this Unani formulation