Aeliya Rukhsar¹*, Saiyad Shah Alam² and Jamal Akhtar³*

¹Research Associate (U) Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, D-block Janakpuri, New Delhi, India
²Director National Institute of Unani Medicine, Kottigepalya, Magadi Main Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
³Research Officer Unani (S-IV), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, D-block Janakpuri, New Delhi, India

*Corresponding Author: Jamal Akhtar, Research Officer Unani (S-IV), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, D-block, Janakpuri, New Delhi, India Email Id: ccrum.jamal@gmail.com.

Received: April 08, 2025; Published: April 28, 2025

Abstract

The most prevalent condition among all the anorectal diseases is hemorrhoids. It effects the individual life by physical limitation, emotional distress, social challenges and financial strain. Different factors are responsible for causation of hemorrhoids e.g., chronic constipation diarrhea, increased intra-abdominal pressure, low fiber diet and hereditary factors. The Unani Medicine is a comprehensive medical system which is based on the Hippocratic theory of akhlat (humor). It provides preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare to the patients. Different modalities of treatment available in Unani system of Medicine such as ‘Ilāj bi’l Ghizā (dietotherapy), ‘Ilāj bi’l Tadbīr (regimental therapy), ‘Ilāj bi’l Dawā (Pharmacotherapy) and ‘Ilāj bi’l Yad (surgery), are employed for the treatment of diseases. Hemorrhoids mentioned in the classical literature of Unani Medicine under the heading of Bawāsῑr. The primary cause of development of hemorrhoidal diseases is accumulation of ghalīz sawdāwī khilṭ (black melancholic humor) in anal region. Hemorrhoids are treated mainly by hābis-u-dam (hemostatic), Muḥallil (resolvent) and Mulayyin (Laxative). This article is a sincere endeavour to outline the Unani Medicine viewpoint on haemorrhoids along with different clinical research ongoing on hemorrhoids.

 Keywords: Hemorrhoids; Unani Medicine

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Citation

Citation: Aeliya Rukhsar., et al. “A Systematic Approach to the Concepts and Management of Bawaseer (Hemorrhoids) in Unani Medicine”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 9.5 (2025): 171-176.

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