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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 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 and protects mucous membranes,
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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
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Botanical name: Eucaluptus globulus Unani name: Neelgiri Parts used: Leaves Mizaj: Cooling & Moistening Actions: * Antiseptic, antispasmodic, stimulant, febrifuge, expectorant, reduces blood sugar levels, expels worms, stimulates local blood flow, insect repellent. Therapeutic Uses: * Infections (bronchitis, chest infections, pneumonia) * Coughs, colds, sore throats * Pain relief * Reduce swelling Dosage/Applications: * Inhalations
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Botanical Name: Viola odorata Unani Tibb Name: Banafsha Parts used: Flowers, leaves, root. Mizaj: Cooling & Moistening Actions: * (Wild) anti-tumor, Anti-neoplastic, antiseptic (it stops the growth of morbid matter) * mild analgesic (it helps with pain relief) * expectorant, demulcent, astringent (it helps balance moisture and dryness in the body) * antipyretic, diaphoretic
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Botanical Name: Rubus stringosus Unani Name: 'Aliq asuo Taste: Sweet Mizaj: Cooling Family: Rosaceae family Actions: Anti-emetic, astringent, laxative Therapeutic Uses: * Bowel movement complaints - diarrhea, constipation * Nausea and vomiting Dosage/Applications: * Eat Fresh * Syrup - diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation Reference: * Ody, Penelope. The Complete Medicinal Herbal. Dorling Kindersley,
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Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis Taste: Floral, astringent Mizaj: Cooling Family: Aster/Daisy family Actions: heals wounds, antimicrobial, detoxifying, mildly estrogenic, anti-inflammatory, relieves muscle spasms, astringent, prevents hemorrhaging, stimulates the immune system, promotes collagen production. Therapeutic Uses: * Skin Irritations * A cleanser for the liver and gallbladder * Aid for chronic digestive conditions
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Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis Unani Name: Badranjboya Taste: Cold, sour, dry, lightly bitter Mizaj: Heating & Drying to the second degree Actions: sedative, anti-depressant, digestive stimulant, relaxes peripheral blood vessels, promotes sweating, relaxing, restorative for the nervous system, antiviral, antibacterial, carminative, antispasmodic. Culpeper: (Lemon Balm) cheers the heart & mind
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Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum Unani Name: Kummun Taste: Spicy, aromatic Mizaj: Heating & Drying Actions: Liver tonic, carminative, abortifacient, purgative, attenuant, anti-obstructive Therapeutic Uses: * jaundice * sciatica * scrofulous tumors * weakness of the stomach * dyspepsia Dosage/Application: infusion, decoction Popular Formulation: Arq Zeera (p.g. 197 from Hamdard Pharmacopoeia of Eastern Medicine)