Is Herbal Medicine a joke?
Introduction
It truly requires a paradigm shift - for those skeptical of herbal medicine. What propels the belief to carry on within the individuals is the lack of fundamental understanding of how the herbs help and the gentle nature of most herbs.
It is true that single herbs typically show their true effectiveness after some time. But everybody wants a quick fix, and yes, it's necessary sometimes, but for cases when it's not, why? What is the meaning behind these constant quick fixes? It simply is the extension of the fast-paced culture of our time.
People have no time to be sick, not knowing within the sickness itself is the healing. It's an old saying of a notable Hakim in the West, one of the most prominent in the 21st century. If one ponders on the word patient, you learn you have to be patient.
Going back to the argument, there is one route we can take that tends to help change modern minds more than anything else, and that is scientific research. So let's explore some of the research. Remember that it's only the more effective route because we have placed the authority into it by our educational system, not understanding the corruption behind many research-led social changes when it comes to health changes. But there is still honest research out there done by sincere truth-seeking minds.
Also, note that Unani Tibb is more than herbal medicine. It is a lifestyle medicine, a bodywork medicine, a diet-adjusting medicine, a counseling medicine, and more. It's the complete holistic melting pot of answers and effectiveness and holistic tools to bring genuine healing to individuals' bodies and minds. (For their souls, they are on their own 😄)
Let's Look at The Research!
Effect of ginger in the treatment of nausea and vomiting compared with vitamin B6 and placebo during pregnancy: a meta-analysis
This study showed that ginger significantly relieved feelings of nausea in pregnant women. When 80% of women suffer from pregnancy-related nausea, isn’t that handy to know?
Clinical efficacy of Unani herbal formulation in Zeeq-Un-Nafas Shoabi (Bronchial asthma)
This study showed the significant effect Unani herbal formula had on 40 patients with COPD.
One finding showed a 75% decrease in breathlessness from patients taking the herbal formula and a 0% decrease in taking no herbal formula. Does that sound like a joke?
Efficacy of Unani formulation in infertility among obese women: A clinical study
This Study showed that Unani Herbal formula can not only help with weight loss but can also help with infertility & menstrual regulation. 80% of the women in the study who were obese reduced their body weight by 7%. For 66.7%, menstrual regulation was achieved, and 10% of the women conceived after only 2 months of completing the study.
A non-inferiority randomized controlled clinical trial comparing Unani formulation & psoralen plus ultraviolet A sol in chronic plaque psoriasis
This study showed that Unani herbal formulas were just as effective as PUVA sol in treating plaque psoriasis. It showed fewer side effects as well.
PUVA is an ultraviolet light therapy treatment for skin diseases.
The effect of Unani antiacne formulation (Zimade Muhasa) on acne vulgaris: A single-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial
This study showed how Zimade Muhasa, a Unani anti-acne formulation was well-tolerated and demonstrated equivalent effectiveness to 5% benzoyl peroxide (an antiseptic pharmaceutical that treats acne by killing the bacteria on the surface of the skin), in reducing acne lesions. Not only was it just as effective, but the unani preparation showed superiority in addressing scars, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, and fairness.
A comparative double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of a herbal eye drop formulation (Qatoor Ramad) of Unani medicine in conjunctivitis
This study looked at Qatoor Ramad (QR), an eye drop from Unani medicine, to see its effects on different types of conjunctivitis. The results showed that QR was very effective in treating mucopurulent conjunctivitis and helped control deterioration in phlyctenular and allergic conjunctivitis, with no observed side effects, making it a useful and well-tolerated treatment for these eye conditions.
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