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...

Unani Philosophy of Migraine (Shaqiqa)


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

·       Depression

·       Tension

·       Stress

·       Shock

·       Excitement

·       Poor quality sleep.

·       Neck or shoulder tension.

·       Hypoglycaemia (Low blood sugar).

·       Hormonal change.

·       Irregular meals.

·       Intake of Tea, coffee, alcohol, chocolate, citrus fruit and cheese.

·       Bright lights

·       Flickering screens

·       Smoky rooms

·       Loud noises

·       Climate change

·       Strong smells etc.

 


Types of migraine (Aksam):

According to Unani Medical science,

it is usually of two types:

Hot type of migraine (Shaqiqa haar)

Cold type of migraine (Shaqiqa baarid)

 

Symptoms (Alamaat)

General symptoms (Alamaat-e-Aam)

Pain usually on one side of head, but sometimes on both sides.

Sensitivity to light, sound or touch.

Nausea and vomiting.

Hallucination or visual phenomena, such as seeing various shapes, bright spots or flashes of light or vision loss.

Pins and needles sensations in an arm or leg.

Weakness or numbness in the face or one side of the body.

Difficulty speaking.

Uncontrollable jerking or other movements.

 

Specific symptoms (Alamaat-e-Khas)

In case of Hot type of migraine (Shaqiqa haar ): 

Hotness of the site of pain.

Pulsation at the site of pain.

Rapid pulse & Blood Pressure.

Constipation.

Tinnitus.

Pain relief by using cold items.

In case of Cold type of migraine (Shaqiqa baarid):

Heaviness of head.

Coldness at the site of pain.

Slow pulse & Blood Pressure.

Cold and catarrh in cold season.

Pain relief by using hot items.


___Amatus Sami Tahera

BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery)

Govt. Unani & Ayurvedic Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.


 


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