Shaikh Imtiyaz

Irq-un-Nasa is one of the commonest neuralgic pain in the lower limbs, which closely resembles to Sciatica and is clinically defined as pain in the sciatic nerve and its component, which may radiates from low back up to leg. The overall incidence of this condition ranges between 13% and 40%. It has the potential to become chronic and intractable, with significant socioeconomic implications. Conventional therapy for Irq-un-Nasa involves pharmacological, surgical or combined approaches. Pharmacological treatments typically include oral or parenteral administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), epidural injections of anesthetics and corticosteroids, while surgical interventions may involve procedures such as hemilaminectomy or microdiscectomy. These treatments are often expensive and associated with various side effects. In contrast, Unani scholars have successfully managed this condition using oral herbal medicines and regimental therapies (Ilaj Bit Tadbeer), which are considered both safe and cost-effective. The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Habb-e-Irq-un-Nasa in the management of Irq-un-Nasa. The results demonstrate that patients experienced significant relief from severe pain, with symptoms improving to moderate or mild levels. Additionally, there was a notable reduction in tingling, numbness, and paraesthesia.

Satavar is an important drug which has been used in Unani and Ayurveda systems of medicine since long as an effective aphrodisiac and galactogogue drug. It is widely distributed throughout tropical and sub-tropical parts of India up to an altitude of 1500 m. It is also known as the queen of herbs. It is cultivated in gardens as an ornamental plant. Chemically it is comprised of saponins, alkaloids, steroids, carbohydrates, mucilage and essential nutrients like mineral and vitamins by virtue of which it possesses therapeutic actions such as aphrodisiac, galactogogue, immunomodulator, demulcent and anti-inflammatory etc. Modern scientific researches have also proved its novel therapeutic activities like antioxidant, antibacterial, hypoglycemic, antidepressant etc. In this article an attempt has been made to summarize the immense classical Unani literature and modern researches on Satavar. Key words: Satavar, Asparagus racemosus, galactogogue, Unani, Ayurveda

Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of stems of Cinnamomum zeylanicum belonging to the family Lauraceae. It is extensively used as spice since centuries worldwide. Apart from this it has been widely used for different medicinal purposes in Unani as well as Ayurveda system of medicine. Its trees are widely distributed throughout Sri Lanka, south-western India and Burma. It has been used in traditional systems of medicine for the treatment of various diseases like epilepsy, hemiplegia, chronic bronchitis, asthma, jaundice, skin and gastrointestinal disorders etc. The qualitative phytochemical analysis of the plant extracts shows the presence of essential oils, tannins and mucilage. Recent pharmacological and clinical studies revealed its antibacterial, antifungal, antitumour, immunomodulatory, wound healing and anti-inflammatory activities. This review is an effort to summarize the detailed prospects of ancient literature on C. zeylanicum along with modern researches.

Asteracantha longifolia (L.) Nees. belonging to the family Acanthaceae is known as Talmakhana in Unani and Kokilasha in Ayurveda system of medicine. It is found in India, Srilanka, Burma and Nepal. The plant contains alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, essential oil and phytosterols. It has been using in traditional systems of medicine since centuries for the treatment of diseases like low libido, premature ejaculation, ascites, jaundice and diseases of urogenital tract etc. Many pharmacological studies have been conducted on Asteracantha longifolia which proved its aphrodisiac, hepatoprotective, antioxidant and analgesic activities etc. In this review, an attempt has been made to present its phytochemical, pharmacological and other important aspects. Key words: Asteracantha longifolia, Talmakhana, aphrodisiac, Ayurveda, Unani.