Md. Razi Ahmad

Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatologic diseases. It is a chronic non-infectious inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by development of chronic, well defined, scaly, erythematous, plaques on the extensor aspects of the body, especially on the elbows, knees, trunk, back and scalp1,2,3,4. Nail involvement is very frequent and often gives the clues to the diagnosis1,2,3,4,5,6. Psoriasis can be localized or generalized. High variability and unpredictability are the hallmark of this chronic affliction. The estimated prevalence is 1.5% to 3% in general population. It has bimodal peak of incidence, at 16-22 years and 57-60 years. In Unani System of Medicines, Galen was the first person who described a skin disease in the name of psoriasis7,8. But before and after the Galen many Unani physicians described the various names such as Sadafia, daus sadaf, baheq-e- siyah and Samakia9. In classics of Unani literature various references are found such as Sadafia, Da-us- Sadaf, Baheqe siyah, Samkia and qubae mutaqashshar which qualify for the disease of psoriasis1,10. Celsus described impetigines and specified that the second species of impetigo was characterized by red skin covered with scales. This description suggested a type of papulosquamous disease, such as psoriasis. So, keeping the fact in mind want to established the clinical correlation with anaemia in the light of classical Unani literature as well as modern medicine.

Luk Maghsool (Lac) is the resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated is Kerria lacca. Cultivation begins when a farmer gets a stick that contains eggs ready to hatch and ties it to the tree to be infested.1 Thousands of lac insects colonize the branches of the host trees and secrete the resinous pigment. The coated branches of the host trees are cut and harvested as sticklac. The harvested sticklac is crushed and sieved to remove impurities. The sieved material is then repeatedly washed to remove insect parts and other material. The resulting product is known as seedlac. The prefix seed refers to its pellet shape. Seedlac, which still contains 3–5% impurity, is processed into shellac by heat treatment or solvent extraction. The use of lac since ancient times in different alternative system of medicine like Unani, Ayurveda etc. for the treatment of Obesity (Saman-e-Mufrat), Dyslipidaemia (Fart-e-Tadassum-Fid-Dum), Liver disease (Amraz-e-Jigar), Anti-helminthic (Deedan-e-meda wa ama) etc. Several studies have been carried out for the therapeutic evaluation of its efficacy and safety. So, I want to compile and summarized all the literature at one space. 

The Colchicum luteum is known by the name of colchicum in English, Suranjan in Sanskrit and Hirantutiya in Hindi. It belongs to the family of Liliaceae. The common names of the plant are autumn crocus and meadow saffron. The corms of the plant are usually used to make natural medicines. It is known to be Phlegm and bile suppressant. These are the principle stabilizing energies that govern the body as well as the mind. It is connected with the structure, lubrication, fluid balance and stability of the entire human body. Test drug Surinjan Shirin is classical and famous Unani drug being used extensively for gouty arthritis in almost every Unani set up. Their said actions are mentioned in various ancient Unani text and some scientific literatures also claim that it has Mulattif (demulcent), Muhallil (Anti-inflammatory) Muarriq (diaphoretic), Muharik (stimulant) etc. activity, and reduces the viscosity of all humours. Hippocrates has described that it maintains the viscosity of all humors. Several studies have been carried out for the therapeutic evaluation of its efficacy and safety. So, I want to compile and summarized all the literature at one space. 

Plant of Chobchini (Smilax china linn) is commonly occurs in Japan and China, where is it indigenous. In mossy forests at altitudes of 1,600 to 2,400 meters in Bontoc, Lepanto, Benguet, and Zambales Provinces in Luzon, and in Mindanao and Negros. The parts used of this is root, leaves and fruit.  Plant of Chobchini has medicinal value hence used in various diseases and included as an ingredient in a number of formulations. However, its two parts i.e. root and fruit are more commonly used. The plant as whole has described to possess Depurative, demulcent, diaphoretic, stimulant, alterative, antisyphilitic, aphrodisiac. Studies have described Dafe Taffun (antimicrobial), antimutagenic, antioxidant, Muhallil and Dafe Alam (Anti-inflammatory & analgesic), anti-cancer, anti-diabetic and neuroprotective effects. etc. Several studies have been carried out for the therapeutic evaluation of its efficacy and safety. So, I want to compile and summarized all the literature at one space.