Research
Evaluation of Therapeutic Effect of a Polyherbal Formulation in Patients of Asthma with Different Kind of Temperament
Asthma or Rabu (Bronchial asthma) is common in those people who have Balghami Mizaj (Phlegmatic temperament) as it is being described by unani physicians. It is treated by several herbo-mineral drugs, which have bronchodilator, mucolytic and expectorant properties. In a clinical trial carried out in Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College hospital during 2000 to 2003, the therapeutic response of a polyherbal formulation of Barg-e-aroosa, Gul-e- Zoofah and Aslus-soos, was found encouraging in patients having Balghami Mizaj(Phlegmatic temperament) while least response was observed in patients with saudavi Mizaj (Melancholic temperament). The study shows that the concept of ancient Unani scholars about asthma is true and scientific.
Unani Description of Sumaq (Rhus Coriaria Linn.) and itas Scientific Report
Plants have played a vital role in the prevention and treatment of diseases since prehistoric times. WHO estimates that 65%-80% of the world’s population use traditional medicines, as their primary form of health care and most of the diseases have been treated by administration of plant or plant products. Sumaq (Rhus coriaria Linn.) is most useful herbal medicinal plant in India its post of fruits possess medicinal property. During the last few years the phytochemistry of the Sumaq is been achieved regarding the biological activity and its medicinal applications. It is now considered as a natural product for development of medicines against various diseases and also for the development of industrial products. This review gives a keen view mainly on the biological activities of the Sumaq and some of their compounds isolated, pharmacological actions of the Sumaq extracts and plausible medicinal applications of Sumaq along with their safety evaluation.
Cross Section Study of Malnutrition in Children of 1-10 Years Age Group in Urban Slums of Aligarh
Nutrition plays important role in development of growth and development of child. In many developing countries poor nutritional status is mainly due to illiteracy, poverty, least job opportunities etc. Poor hygiene, intestinal infection, worm infestation are another important groups leading malnutrition in India. Cross sectional study was conducted in Bhojpuri slum which is densely Muslim populated slum of Aligarh City, Uttar Paradesh on 300 children. Objective of the study was to assess the nutritional status of children below ten years of age. Measurement of height and weight was done by weighing machine and measuring scale removing shoes with minimal clothing. To measure the stunting of children enrolled in this study, height of the children measured during study was compared with expected height for age. The magnitude of stunting was decided on the basis of Water low classification and was stastically analyzed using chi square test. Our study also revealed that incidence of grade III malnutrition in 7-10 year age group was highest (27.7%). Present study also concluded that prevalence of stunting among the children of Bhujpura Slum was more prevalent than wasting. It was found that out of 300 children 248 (83%) were stunted and male female proportion was 162 (65%) and 86 (34.7%) respectively. Malnutrition prevalent in these children can be attributed to their low socio economic status, poverty and early age of employment.
