Herb Guide
Scientific Name: Crocus sativus Unani Name: Zafran English Name: Kaser (Sanskrit), Red Gold, Honghua (Chinese) Mizaj: Hot and Dry in third degree (Chishti) Actions * Stomachic, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, sedative, aphrodisiac, anodyne, carminative (Chishti) Therapeutic Uses: * Coughs, stomach gas, colic, insomnia, measles, conjunctivitis (Hakim Chishti) * Fever, melancholic, liver enlargement, spasmodic cough, asthma,
Herb Guide
Unani Tibb, an ancient system of medicine, classifies herbs into four degrees based on their potency and effects on the body. Understanding these degrees is crucial for utilizing herbs effectively and safely. This article provides a detailed overview of these classifications, including examples of herbs and their therapeutic applications. First
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Scientific Name: Withania somnifera Unani Name: Asgand English Name: Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng Mizaj: Hot and Dry Actions * Anti-stress, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, cardioprotective, hypolipidemic properties (1) * Tonic, alternative, astringent, aphrodisiac, nervine, and sedative. (2) Therapeutic Uses: * Inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis, ulcers, and bronchitis (2). * Marasmus (a severe
Fruit Guide
Botanical Name: Citrus limonum Unani Tibb Name: Laimun Other names: Citrus Lemon Parts used: Juice, seeds, pith & peel Mizaj (1): * Juice - Cold & Dry * Pith - Cold & Moist * Seed, peel & blossom - Hot & Dry Actions (1): * Astringent, refrigerant, stomahic, tonic. The Seeds are antipyretic (reduces
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Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus Unani Tibb Name: Kasni Other names: Endive, Wild Chicory, and Hindbah. Parts used: Root Mizaj: Cooling & Drying Actions: * Diuretic (1) * Laxative (1) * Stomachic (2) * Tonic (2) * Digestive (2) * Cholagogue (2) Therapeutic Uses (1): * Dropsy * Hepatitis * Jaundice * Fever * Gastritis * Gallstones * Biliouse conditions Dosage/Applications (1): * 7-17.
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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
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Botanical Name: * Black - Morus nigra * White - Morus Alba * Red - Morus Rubra Unani Name: Shahtoot Taste: Sweet Mizaj: Cooling & Moistening Berries Action - tonic, laxative. Therapeutic uses- * Weakness & frailty (especially in the case of when it is caused by too much heat/dryness/acidity). * Stop bleeding
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Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Unani Name: Tulsi Other Names: St. Joseph Wort & Basilic Taste: Sweet, pungent & slightly bitter. Mizaj: Warming & Drying Leaves Action - warming/uplifting for mental exhaustion Therapeutic action - * Fresh leaves - rub on insect bites * Infusion - w/motherwort straight after childbirth to
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Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum. Unani Name: Dhania Taste: Aromatic, cool. Mizaj: Cooling & Moisturising Seeds Actions - Aromatic, carminative, stimulant, stomachic, aromatic, diuretic (1). Therapeutic uses - Indigestion, flatulence, corrective for griping medicine (senna) (1). Brain purifier, neuralgia, and blood purifier. ‘’A cure for every disease’’. - Ibn Sina, Prophet
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Botanical Name: Linum spp. Unani Name: - Taste: Warm & Sweet Mizaj: Warming & Moistening Seeds Actions - Demulcent, soothing anti-tussive (prevents coughs), antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, strong laxative, diuretic & antirheumatic. Therapeutic uses - (Internally) Constipation, coughs, moisturizer, liver congestion & rheumatic pain. (Externally) Boils, abscesses, ulcers, and pleurisy pain. Dosage
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Botanical Name: Leonurus spp. Unani Name: - Taste: Bitter, pungent. Mizaj: Cooling & Drying (1) Leaves Actions - Uterine stimulant, relaxant (especially used to relax the smooth muscles), cardiac tonic, carminative (1). Therapeutic actions - Induce labor, induce menstruation & circulation. It stops internal bleeding (2), and reduces high heart
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Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum Unani Name: Methi (1) Taste: Bitter Mizaj: Heating & Drying (1) Actions - Sedative, stomachic, expectorant, restorative, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic (1) Therapeutic uses - Tuberculosis, bronchitis, sciatica, swollen glands, tumor (1), diabetes, lowering blood pressure, triglycerides, total cholesterol and insulin levels. It also increases HDL (good cholesterol)
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Overview Botanical Name: Urtica dioica L. Unani Tibb Name: Bichhu Booti Family: Urticaceae Parts used: Leaves (the younger the leaves the better) Mizaj (Temperament): Hot & Dry Properties * Fatty acids - promote positive brain functions, healthy cell membrane formations, and a sustainable source of energy. (Nettle is often given as
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Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum Unani Name: Darchini Mizaj: Hot and Dry to the second degree Properties/Action: * Antispasmodic * Antidiarrheal * Antimicrobial * Anti-emetic * Carminative * Anti-putrescent * Aromatic * Febrifuge * Mild analgesic Therapeutic Uses: * Flatulent dyspepsia, colic, irritable bowel, diverticulosis - when the intestines become too cold * Influenza, colds & infections of the like -
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Botanical Name: Borago officinalis Unani Name: Gul-e-Gawzaban / Lisan al-Thur Mizaj: Hot & Moist to the first degree Taste: Slightly sweet Properties/Actions: * Nourishing Tonic (It provides essential nutrients and promotes strength). * Diuretic (It increases urine production, promoting the elimination of excess fluids and salts from the body). * Demulcent (It soothes
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Botanical Name: Caryophyllus aromaticus Unani Tibb Name: Qaranful, kabbash (fruit) Parts used: Seeds Mizaj: Heating & Drying in the third degree Actions: * Stimulant, Aromatic * Digestive tonic (stomachic, carminative, antiemetic) * Antispasmodic * Rubefacient - increases redness on the skin and circulation of the blood * It is a germicide and antiseptic so it