Habb-e-Azaraqi, A Potent Unani Pharmacopoeial preparation used in Neurological disorder: A review

Autor: Mohd Aleem, Qamrul Islam Usmani, Saba Bano
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics. 13:165-170
ISSN: 2250-1177
DOI: 10.22270/jddt.v13i1.5914
Popis: Unani medicine relies on drugs of natural origin for the treatment of various medical conditions. It is practised throughout Asia and particularly in India. The rich natural drug asset of Unani medicine includes both single and compound drugs. Habb-e-Azaraqi is a polyherbal Unani formulation used clinically since decades for the management of various neurological disorders like facial palsy, paralysis, gout and arthritis. The explicit nature of Habb-e-Azaraqi rationalizes its use in nervine disorders. The main ingredient of Habb-e-Azaraqi is Azaraqi mudabbar (detoxified Strychnos nux-vomica L.) which is known for its diverse medicinal uses. This review highlights the traditional uses of Habb-e-Azaraqi, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of its ingredient. Keyword: Habb-e-Azaraqi; Facial palsy; Paralysis; Strychnos nux-vomica; Unani medicine
Databáze: OpenAIRE