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Liver tonic foods & herbs and liver damaging foods & herbs

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Liver is the largest vital organ of human body. The main function of liver is metabolism of carbohydrate, protein & fat. Besides it helps to proper synthesis & excretion of bile; storage of vitamins & minerals; excretion of toxins, drugs & some hormones etc. Hepatoprotective foods & herbs help to boost liver functions; on the other hand, liver damaging foods & herbs destroy liver texture, function & activities. So, it is very important to know which foods & herbs are liver tonic & which are harmful for liver.   Liver tonic foods: Papaya (Carica papaya) Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Bel fruit/ Bengal quince (Aegle marmelos) Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Java plum (Syzygium cumini) Radish (Raphanus sativus)   These are hepatoprotective foods. The main pharmacological action of these foods is anti-inflammatory action. Besides th...

Amla strengthen the stomach, brain and heart

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Amla fruit Amla is a very well-known fruit. It has many qualities and benefits. Amla can be eaten in several ways. (i) Chewing fresh Amla or drinking its juice. (ii) Dried Amla powder mixed with water / honey. (iii) Makes dried amla jam. The main function of Amla is to strengthen the stomach, brain and heart. Amla  ***cleanses the blood,  ***increases white blood cells,  ***enhances immunity and prevents bacterial attacks.  ***In addition, it controls blood cholesterol levels, prevents heart disease, and helps the pancreas to secrete moderate amounts of insulin. Amla is rich in fiber which cures constipation. It also cures diarrhea.  Amla plays a major role in the secretion of enzymes in the stomach and intestines, so it cures anorexia. According to DOS (Doctrine of Signature) & TOS (Teachings of Similarity) therapy, Amla is round in shape and looks like a head. When cut in half, it looks like an eye, which indicates that it is beneficial for...

Arjuna cures heart disease

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Arjuna bark powder Arjuna is one of the leading medicinal plants in Unani medical science. Mainly, Arjun's bark is used as medicine. However, its roots, leaves and fruits can also be used. The main action of Arjuna is to strengthen the heart. Arjuna bark can be taken as extract or powder mixed with water. Arjuna strengthens the heart muscle, increases blood flow to the coronary arteries, regulates blood pressure and lowers the levels of harmful cholesterol in the blood. So, it is used in hypertension, angina, coronary heart disease etc. Another specialty of Arjuna bark is that, it lowers the amount of blood sugar which helps in controlling diabetes. Arjuna bark powder works better in excessive urination, kidney and urinary tract problems, especially save kidney from stones. It is also useful in curing fever and dysentery. According to a study, regular consumption of Arjuna bark heals broken bones and wounds. Besides, mixing Arjuna bark powder with ghee / milk and plastering t...

Introduction of Unani Medical Science

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To keep body & mind healthy Medical science is improving day by day. One of the treatment methods is Unani medical science. It is a traditional method of treatment. It is mainly enhanced by great philosopher Ibn Sina. In this treatment process one can get remedy from his surrounding world. But this method of treatment is being extinct as we don’t know about it. Now we will know about it. Unani Medical science is known as herbal method of treatment. It is also called as “Islamic Treatment Method” & “Hekimi Shastra”. From where the name ‘Unani’ has come? ‘Unani’ has come from word ‘Unan’. From ancient historical scripts & Bible we learned that, three sons of Hadhrat Noah (A) was alive (Ham, Sham & Yafas) after flood. From old history books we also know that, in ancient time the nomenclature of places was based on the name of the sons of Hadhrat Noah (A). Like that, Yafas’s (Japheth’s) son’s name was Unan & he went to ancient Greece for living. And by his name ancient ...

Unani Medicine to Boost Immune System & prevent Coronavirus

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“There is cure for every disease”. Though Humanity has not developed some method of treatment or has not found cure for certain diseases yet. However, according to Islamic belief, it is not an unchanging destiny. So it is essential to look for treatment; a cure for every disease will definitely be found. Abu Darda (May Allah be Pleased upon him) narrates: "The Messenger of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) said, ‘Allah has sent down both the disease and the cure, and He has appointed a cure for every disease, so treat yourselves medically, but use nothing unlawful." [Abu Daoud] So according to this hadith it is clear that Allah The Almighty must send cure for every disease. There may be cure in certain food or certain medicine or certain methods. According to Unani medical science, when there occurs imbalance among the humors of body (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile); the body become vulnerable to attack with disease. This imbalance mainly occurs when we don’t eat proper f...