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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...
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Unani Philosophy of Migraine (Shaqiqa)

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What is migraine? A migraine is a primary headache disorder that is recurrent, often life-long, characterized by recurring attacks & that is -Of moderate or severe intensity, -One-sided, -Pulsating in nature, -Aggravated by physical activity, -With duration of hours to 2-3 days.   Cause (Asbab) According to Unani theory:- ***Accumulation of Bukharat (gaseous) or Rutubate Ghaleeza (viscid matters) in weaker part of the head. ***Sue Mijaj Maddi (Imbalance of Temperament due to change in matter). ***Kasrat-e-riyazat(prolonged exercise). ***Istihaza (prolonged menses). ***Due to prolonged breast feeding. ***Faqa kashi (starvation). ***Su-e-hazm(Indigestion of food). ***Izterab-e- nafsaniya (Anxiety). ***Faqr-ud-dam (Anaemia). ***Sahar (insomnia). ***Ikhtinaq-ur- Reham (hysteria). ***Amraz-e-Rehem(Uterine diseases). ***Amraz-e-kuliyah(renal diseases). ***Ta’ab wa mandgi (fatigues) According to modern theory: ·        Anxiety ·     ...
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9 Useful herbs to cure insomnia

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     Ashwagandha or Winter cherry Scientific name: Withania somnifera   Withania somnifera   By Wowbobwow12 at English Wikipedia ,  is licensed under   CC BY-SA 3.0 , https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60520795 ‘somnifera’ is a Latin word that means sleep-inducing. Action: Winter cherry’s seed has sedative & anxiolytic properties that helps to induce sleep. Dose: Mix 2-3 drops Ashwagandha (Winter cherry) mother tincture in 1 cup normal water & take 2 times (morning & night) daily after meal. Continue this medicine for 40-45 days. Side effects: It has no major side effects. But over dose can causes heartburn, gastritis, diarrhoea or other gastrointestinal problems. Harmful for Pregnant women.        Kava Kava       Scientific name: Piper methysticum                                     ...
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