Unani Medicine For Heart and Brain Wellness

Unani medicine, with roots dating back to Hippocrates and Greek philosophers such as Galen, is an alternative healing system grounded in holistic and vitalistic principles. Like Ayurveda medicine, Unani relies heavily on herbal tonics to heal.

Unani medicine has demonstrated promising results in alleviating neurochemical and behavioral deficits associated with cerebral ischemia, thus prompting this research to evaluate the neuroprotective efficacy of Majun Khadar (MK), an Unani formulation containing medicinal plants used traditionally by Moroccan medicine practitioners, against experimentally induced cerebral ischemia in rats.

1. Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala

Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala is an Unani medicine that strengthens heart, brain and liver health. Formulated using animal, plant and mineral resources such as citrus medics, sandalwood and cinnamonamomum tamala; its tonic replenishes strength after prolonged illness while improving organ functioning; it's particularly useful against angina pectoris, cardiac neurosis depression melancholia while also helping regulate blood pressure for increased circulation of pure and healthy blood.

The tonic can be taken twice a day in dosages between 3-5 grams. It is completely safe for the body and has no side-effects; instead it acts as a powerful cardiotonic to relieve restlessness, palpitation, tension and anxiety. It has proven helpful against Amraz Qalb (Cardiac Ailments), Khafqan (Palpitation), Malekholia (Melancholia) and Nazla (Catarrh) while helping with post disease weakness; its availability makes it accessible in numerous traditional Unani medicine stores as well pharmacies or online retailers; simply store in cool and dry conditions for best results.

2. Satawar                  

Ayurved medicine utilizes herbs to balance life force and the connection between mind and body. Shatavari, also known as Satavri or Sahanspal, is an herb renowned for its many health benefits. Among them is estrogen regulator steroidal saponins which increase immunity, regulate menstrual cycles more smoothly, alleviate PMS symptoms more quickly, decrease bloating and ease cramping in women.

Roots of this herb have long been used as a sedative, expectorant, and nerve tonic; additionally it has aphrodisiac properties, aiding with premature ejaculation and sterility issues. Habbe Amber Momyai is a safe brain, heart and general tonic with no side effects and incredible rate of success.

Neuroprotective and free-radical scavenger, Turmeric has potency against free-radicals. Containing 27 constituents with different therapeutic values ranging from anti-inflammatory (cinnamon, borage and myrobalan), vasodilators/nerve relaxants (cardamom and saffron) to vasodilators/nerve relaxants it also serves as a hepatoprotective agent and can protect liver from toxic effects of alcohol consumption.

3. Majun Khadar

Majun Khadar can strengthen nerves and increase blood flow to the brain and other organs. It relieves numbness in hands and feet, relieves tremors and calms the mind; improves vision; increases memory power; helpful for treating rheumatism and arthritis pain as well as sciatica piercing pain, alleviating spondylosis symptoms and relieving liver sluggishness.

Majun khadar (MK) is an unani tonic formulation consisting of 27 herbal plants that each have individual therapeutic benefits, from free radical scavengers (citrus medica, sandalwood, nardostachys jatamansi and saffron) to anti-inflammatory agents such as mint, fennel seed myrobalan cinnamon sarjika cardamom and usnea). MK supplements have demonstrated neuroprotective activity against ischemic injury models by increasing GSH content while decreasing oxidative stress while improving functional outcomes of injured neurons.

Herbal medicine has long been part of Nepalese society to manage diseases and maintain wellness. Today there are various herbal products available that have been time-tested and have proven their efficacy over generations.

4. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is an evergreen perennial plant with thick leaves containing thick gel. Packed full of vitamin C and E as well as many essential minerals like calcium, copper, sodium potassium selenium zinc it also has many other health-related advantages that make it useful in both cosmetics and medicinal practices.

Aloe vera has been extensively researched for its anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antimicrobial activities. It can be used to treat burns and dermatitis as well as increase quality of life for diabetes and hepatitis patients. Furthermore, Aloe vera mucilage rich in acemannan has also shown promise by increasing short chain fatty acids levels while simultaneously stimulating Bifidobacterium growth in the colon.

Unani medicine, like Ayurvedic, is founded upon concepts of humors and vital energy. While they both share similar concepts, there are distinct differences between the systems - for instance their languages of transmission or herbal formularies - as they both differ significantly in various areas such as treating heart or brain conditions. Unani has proven effective against such ailments.