“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 food or take improper medication or
don’t take other body supportive measures (i.e. exercise). So it is important
if we want to prevent ourselves from disease we must take proper food &
regimen. If body attacked with disease, treatment is done by 3 steps (removing
causative agent, correction of imbalance of humors, restoring health).
Now I will discuss about Unani medicines that boost your
immune system & helps to prevent coronavirus. Besides it will help to reduce
symptoms & duration of disease InShaAllah.
In Unani, there is three types of treatment: Ilaj-bil-Giza (Treatment by food),
Ilaj-bil-Dawa (Treatment by medicine), Ilaj-bil-Tadabeer (Regimental therapy).
1. Ilaj-bil-Giza (Treatment by food):
Green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, cucumber,
olive, citric fruit, pineapple, apples, papaya, berries, watermelon, mango,
kiwi, peppers, almond, nuts, yogurt, etc.
2. Ilaj-bil-Dawa (Treatment by medicine):
(i) Mufrad
Dawa (Single herbs):
*** Kateera (Astragalus):
It boost the function of liver, kidney
& other vital organs, enhance deep immune system.
Recommended dose: 2-3 gram twice
daily.
Contraindication: Pregnancy,
lactation, autoimmune disease.
*** Elderberry
(Sambucus nigra):
Also called sambucus, elderberry
is antifungal, antibacterial and antimicrobial, effective
at treating the flu.
Recommended dose is 1-2 tea spoon.
Contraindication: Children below
12 years old, pregnancy, lactation, autoimmune disease.
***Echinacea:
It works by stimulating the immune
system to produce natural killer cells and other sickness-fighters. It reduce
the risk for a cold up to 35 percent.
Recommended dose: 1-2 droop mother
tincture in 1/2 -1 cup of normal water.
Contraindication: Hypersensitivity
reaction, allergy, active tuberculosis,
HIV, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, inflammation of the nose due to an allergy,
asthma attack, systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune disease.
***Shuniz (Black cumin):
Recommended dose: 1-3 gm daily
Contraindication: Pregnancy, chronic
kidney disease. Extreme dose cause abortion.
***Shahad (Honey):
Recommended dose: As needed.
Contraindication: Extreme dose is
harmful for hot temperament people.
***Zanjabeel (Ginger):
It is called natural antibiotic.
It has antimicrobial & anti-inflammatory effects.
Recommended dose: dried powder 2-10
gram. Liquid juice 2-3 tea spoon daily.
Contraindication: Extreme dose is
harmful for hot temperament people.
***Lahsun (Garlic):
It stimulate the immune system and
boost the efficacy of white blood cells.
Recommended dose: 3-4 cloves
daily.
Contraindication: If you have
bleeding gum don’t chew garlic, use by preparing juice. Don’t use garlic if
you’re on anti-clotting medications.
***Marjoram (Oregano):
Oregano is a great one for immune benefits. It’s high in
vitamins A, C, E, and K, all of which are good for your immune system, and has
anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal effects.
Recommended dose: 2-3 tea spoon
fresh juice.
Contraindication: Allergic
reaction.
***zardchub
(Turmeric):
It has high antioxidant, anti-viral,
anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is very much helpful to
prevent colds and flus as well as more serious conditions like cancer.
Recommended dose: 1-7 gram
Contraindication: Chronic heart
disease.
*** Aslussoos (Licorice
root):
Helping
support your adrenals and stress response is a great way to support your immune
system. licorice has been shown to enhance immunity more directly by boosting
immune system chemicals that help ward off viruses.
Recommended dose: 4-12 gram
Contraindication: Extreme dose is
harmful for spleen & urinary tract.
*** Tulsi (Holy Basil):
It has
antimicrobial properties. Mainly act upon respiratory tract & prevent cold,
fever, flu.
Recommended dose: fresh leaf 3-4
gram, dried leaf 0.5-1.5 gram.
Contraindication: No major
restriction, but extreme dose can cause headache.
***Pudina (Mint):
Recommended dose: fresh leaf 2-7
gram, dried leaf 1-2 gram
Contraindication: No major
restriction, but extreme dose is harmful for intestine.
***Babuna (Chamomile):
Recommended dose: Dried flower upto
15 gram daily.
Contraindication: Pregnancy.
***Ustukhudus (Lavender):
Recommended dose: 5-15 gram.
Contraindication: Restricted for
pregnant woman. Extreme dose is harmful for hot temperament people, can cause
nausea.
You can take one or more single
herbs 2-3 times daily after meal, but remember there may reaction by mixing
some herbs with other herbs, so there should remain 20-30 minutes distance
between intake of two different category herbs.
(ii) Murakkab Dawa (Compound Remedy):
***Remedy no 1:
1 oz. dried astragalus root
1 oz. dried angelica root
1/2 oz. dried chamomile
1 tsp. dried ginger
1 tsp. dried orange peel
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp. cardamom seeds
Soak those ingredients in 500 ml water & boil it
until the water become 1/3rd. Then put down it from stove, cool it
& filter it. Mixed 1 tbsp. honey & take every morning after meal.
***Remedy no 2:
Behidana (Cydonia oblonga)
3 g,
Unnab (Ziziphus jujube) 5 pcs,
Sapistan (Cordia dichotoma) 9 pcs,
Khaksi (Sisymbrium adenophorum)
5 g.
Soak those ingredients in 500 ml water
& boil it until the water become 1/3rd. Then put down it from
stove, cool it & filter it. Mixed 1 tbsp. honey & take twice daily
after meal.
3. Ilaj-bil-Tadabeer
(Regimental therapy):
***Ilaj-bil-Abar (Acupunture):
Some acupoints are effective to prevent flu & boost
immune system. Besides some points works to reduce dyspnoea, chest pain &
fever.
Main points:
Fengfu (Du 16), Fengmen (UB 12), Fengchi (GB
20), Leique (Lu 7), Hegu (LI 4), Fuliu (K7), chize (Lu 5).
Additional
points:
Taiyang (Extra
), Yingxiang (LI 20).
If acupuncture is done at that above acupoint 2-3 days in a week, then the body will be active in preventing flu and shortness of breath. moreover, even if you massage these points regularly for 5 minutes, you will get good results InshaAllah.
Contraindication: Some acupoint may harmful to pregnant lady.
___Amatus Sami Tahera
BUMS (Bachelor of
Unani Medicine & Surgery)
Govt. Unani &
Ayurvedic Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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