Perception of psychiatric disorders in the Unani system of medicine – a review

Javed, Ghazala; Anwar, Mohd; Siddiqui, Mohammad Akhtar

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2009.09.004

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“…Therefore, the treatment approach should be focused on strengthening of psychic faculty and/or purifying excess black bile. [22][23][24] Consequently, herbal medicines such as saffron and anise with such a quality could be effective in alleviating the symptoms of depression. 21,25 The trend of natural products and herbal medicine consumption for treatment of depression is growing worldwide.…”

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Effectiveness of Anise Oil for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Mosaffa-Jahromi

Tamaddon

Afsharypuor

et al. 2016

J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med

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Depression is a prevalent disorder among patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. The current study was performed to evaluate the effect of a traditional Persian medicine product, anise oil, in removing the symptoms of mild to moderate depression in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. In a randomized double-blinded active and placebo controlled clinical trial, 120 participants with mild to moderate depression according to the Beck Depression Inventory-II total scores were categorized into 3 equal groups and received anise oil, Colpermin, and placebo. The results at the end of trial (week 4) and follow-up (week 6) demonstrated significant priority against active and placebo groups. Although the mechanism is unknown yet, anise oil could be a promising choice of treatment for depressed patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

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Effectiveness of Anise Oil for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Mosaffa-Jahromi

Tamaddon

Afsharypuor

et al. 2016

J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med

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“…The patient beats her upper limbs here and there, blinks the eyes; there is ballooning of nostrils and compression of lower jaw without any ugly character of the face. A few patients also pull the hair, tear their clothes, bang on the wall, and try to chase the surrounding individuals (38). The patient takes long and deep breaths upon rubbing her neck frequently; there is coldness of both limbs.…”

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“…The Chinese and Japanese literature explained a disease with sweet urine, which attracted dogs and insects. Such patients were more prone to develop boils and tuberculosis (38). During the fifth and sixth centuries, the sweet taste of urine in polyuric patients was also described in the Sanskrit (Indian) literature by Susruta, Charaka, and Vaghbata, and the disease was named “madhumeha.” They described that the urine of these patients tasted like honey (madhu), wassticky to touch, and ants were strongly attracted to it (46).…”

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A scientific correlation between dystemprament in Unani medicine and diseases: a systematic review

Miraj¹,

Kiani²

2016

Electron physician

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BackgroundTemperament or mezaj refers to four different humors differentiating in individuals and, as a result, proposes specific therapy for their diseases.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to overview the scientific correlation between temperaments in Unani medicine and diseases.MethodsThis study was carried out from March 2015 to February 2016. A computerized search of published articles was performed using PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science, and Medline databases as well as local and regional resources between 1983 and 2014. The search terms used were temperament, dystemprament, diseases, mizaj, sue mizaj. Additional sources were identified through cross-referencing.ResultsThe result of this study indicated the relationship between dystemprament and incidence of some diseases such as muscle diseases, skin diseases, asthma, palpitation, bipolar disorder, hemodialysis hysteria, hypertension, sinusitis, aging, diabetes, diarrhea. However, further studies are needed to prove the role of dystemprament in incidence of other diseases.ConclusionThe result of this study indicated the relationship between dystemprament and incidence of some disease such as muscle diseases, skin diseases, asthma, palpitation, bipolar disorder, hemodialysis hysteria, hypertension, sinusitis, aging, diabetes, diarrhea. These results are helpful for patients and physicians to change humors toward equilibrium to avoid diseases. Further studies are required to discover the relationship between dystemprament and other diseases.

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“…Several scholars in the field of Unani medicine have philosophized about various causes of hysteria and other psychosomatic disorders. The effects of psychological signs and systems on the body were elaborated by Ibn-e-Nafees (1210-1288 A.D.) in his book, Kulliyat-e-Nafeesi (Book on Fundamentals, written by Nafeesi) (21). He proposed that excess of black and yellow bile in body affects the mind resulting in negative emotions, which can lead to psychosomatic disorders.…”

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Relevance of Traditional Indian Medical Concepts in Psychosomatic Medicine

Sood

Singh

Chadda

2020

ANAMS

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Traditional medicine comprises of health related knowledge, skill and practices indigenous to different cultures. India has a rich heritage of traditional system of medicine that emphasizes the close link between mind and body like the psychosomatic medicine. The government of India has set up a department of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy). The importance of life style, dietary and environmental factors in the development of various psychosomatic disorders has been emphasized in all the Indian traditional systems of medicine. Although studies have shown acceptability and beneficial role of traditional medicinal practices, efforts should be made to tease out and conduct research on the practices, which can help physicians in improving well-being of the patients. More rigorous research is required in the direction to generate evidence base for these practices so that their full potential can be realized.

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Perception of psychiatric disorders in the Unani system of medicine – a review

Cited by 8 publications

References 2 publications

Effectiveness of Anise Oil for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Effectiveness of Anise Oil for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A scientific correlation between dystemprament in Unani medicine and diseases: a systematic review

Relevance of Traditional Indian Medical Concepts in Psychosomatic Medicine

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