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Shiffa M, Kazmi MH, Ali SM, Anwar A, Yasir M, Fahamiya N, Haque MM. In Vitro and In Vivo Anti-Inflammatory Activity of a Combination of Extracts from Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Alpinia galanga, and Withania somnifera used in Unani Medicine. Altern Ther Health Med 2024:AT7949. [PMID: 38581340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Objectives Continuous and excessive secretion of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory chemicals and cytokines may further deteriorate inflammation. Anti-inflammatory drugs play an imperative role in inhibiting the evolution of inflammatory diseases. As per the Unani doctrine, a holistic treatment approach is used to treat illnesses. Therefore, drugs having different actions are used to achieve the synergic effect. Three drugs (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Alpinia galanga, and Withania somnifera), which are frequently used in Unani medicine for joint disorders were selected to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of the extract derived from them. Methods We used RAW 264.7 macrophage cells to see the expression of inflammatory markers IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. Cytotoxic activity was assessed with MTT assay and Nitric Oxide (NO) was evaluated using Griess reagent. Further, anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated in Wistar Albino rats using carrageenan-induced paw oedema and immunohistochemistry assays for Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). All the data were analyzed using ANOVA and Dunnett t test for multiple comparisons. Results This extract did not show any cytotoxic effect and the gene expression was significantly reduced for IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in a dose-dependent manner. Further, NO production was also significantly reduced in the test groups. Immunohistochemistry revealed that the test groups had less inflammation as compared to the control group. Conclusion It may be inferred that the ethanolic extract of the three herbs has strong anti-inflammatory activity in the tested inflammatory models and the extract is safe as it did not show any cytotoxic effects in both in vitro and in vivo conditions.
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Fatima G, Husain N, Jabeen A, Uddin Q, Kazmi MH. The Efficacy and Safety of Herbal Unani Formulations in Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: A Single-arm Clinical Trial. Altern Ther Health Med 2023; 29:210-215. [PMID: 35951063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Background Despite there being advanced treatment options, psoriasis remains an incurable and recurring disease. Noteworthy scholars of Unani (Greco-Arab) medicine have proposed many drugs and formulations for psoriasis but the scientific evidence on the same is scarce. Hence, trial formulations were selected for the study. Primary Study Objectives This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two herbal Unani formulations, Ma΄jūn Mundī and Qairūtī Karnab, in the management of chronic plaque psoriasis (CPP). Methods/Design This open-label, single-arm clinical trial was conducted on 33 participants, of whom 30 completed the 12-week treatment course. Setting This study was conducted at the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM), Hyderabad, Telangana, India, from 01 August 2018 to 25 May 2019. Participants Participants of any gender aged 18 to 65 years with clinically diagnosed CPP and psoriasis area severity index (PASI) ≥ 10% were included in the trial. Interventions The participants received 5 g of Ma΄jūn Mundī (a semisolid preparation) orally, twice daily with water, followed by the topical application of Qairūtī Karnab (a homogenous paste) to cover the lesions over 12 weeks. Outcome Measures The primary outcome measure was the change in PASI determined pre- and post-trial in terms of mean and percentage reduction. Secondary outcome measures were changes in patient global assessment (PGA) on a 100 mm visual analog scale, investigator global assessment (IGA) on a 6-point scale, and subjective parameters including erythema, induration, scaling, and itchiness. Results The analysis revealed a significant reduction in the PASI score, with 12 subjects (40%) achieving PASI 75 and 3 subjects (10%) achieving PASI 90. Significant improvements were also observed in secondary outcome measures with no adverse events. Conclusion The findings of the study indicate that the trial formulations exhibit a notable anti-psoriatic effect without any adverse effects. The formulations are worthy of further evaluation as an alternative treatment for CPP.
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Qaiyyum IA, Nawab M, Kazmi MH. A randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of a Unani formulation in the management of Kalaf (Melasma). J Complement Integr Med 2023; 20:233-240. [PMID: 34582636 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2021-0353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Kalaf (Melasma) is an acquired facial hypermelanism. It has direct impact on patient's quality of life and leads to development of various personality disorders. Lack of effective treatment and recurrences have drawn the attention of researcher to find alternative treatment. This study aimed to evaluate safety and efficacy of a topical Unani formulation in the management of melasma. METHODS We conducted a prospective randomized controlled clinical study on the participants diagnosed with melasma. The participants (n=72) randomized into test (n=36) and control (n=36) groups. Sixty participants (n=30 in each group) completed the duration of therapy. The participants of the test group were treated with a classical Unani formulation and control group with hydroquinone 4%. The primary end point was change in mean MASI score and secondary end point was improvement in quality of life after eight weeks of treatment. RESULTS The Unani formulation reduced 40.5% mean MASI score (17.31 ± 9.58 to 10.28 ± 5.92) in comparison to 32% reduction in mean MASI score (20.58 ± 9.49 to 13.92 ± 7.38) in the control group after eight weeks of treatment. When comparing with baseline the difference in MASI score was found statistically significant in both groups (p<0.05). On intergroup comparison, the change in MASI score between both groups was not statistically significant (p>0.05). In addition, MQOL and DQLI also improved significantly in both groups. CONCLUSIONS This study concluded that the Unani formulation and the control drug were equally effective and safer in the management of melasma.
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- Ifra Abdul Qaiyyum
- Department of Moalajat (Medicine), National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Moalajat (Medicine), National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology), National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, India
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Husain N, Uddin Q, Kazmi MH, Khalid M. A non-inferiority randomized controlled clinical trial comparing Unani formulations and PUVAsol in non-segmental vitiligo. J Complement Integr Med 2023; 20:250-257. [PMID: 34162019 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2021-0057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Greco-Arab medicine is an ancient system of medicine with greater treasure on therapeutics of vitiligo. The trial Unani formulations have not been scientifically explored for their safety and efficacy, but have been repeatedly prescribed by the great Unani physicians in the management of Baraṣ (vitiligo). Hence, these interventions were selected for the trial. METHODS In this randomized, controlled, open-label clinical trial, 82 participants with non-segmental vitiligo aged 18-40 years were block randomized to either receive Unani interventions or control for 16 weeks. Out of 82 participants, 42 were randomized to the Unani group and 40 were randomized to the control group. The primary outcome measure was change in vitiligo area scoring index (VASI), which was assessed on weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16. The secondary outcome measures included the patient's global assessment on VAS and investigator's global assessment based on photographic evaluation at baseline and after the treatment. Safety parameters included hemogram, LFTs, RFTs, CXR, ECG, urine, and stool examinations, which were evaluated at baseline and after the treatment. RESULTS The per-protocol analysis was done on 30 participants in each group and the response in Unani group was not inferior to those receiving control group. The mean ± SD of vitiligo area scoring index (VASI) decreased from 4.09 ± 2.87 and 5.50 ± 5.73 at baseline to 3.13 ± 2.20 and 4.29 ± 4.95 at the end of the trial in both the Unani and control groups respectively. CONCLUSIONS The study inferred that both the interventions are equally effective and well-tolerated in patients with non-segmental vitiligo.
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- Nazim Husain
- Department of Moalajat, Luqman Unani Medical College Hospital & Research Center, Bijapur, Karnataka, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Moalajat, Luqman Unani Medical College Hospital & Research Center, Bijapur, Karnataka, India
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Mannan MN, Kuna L, Chakraborty A, Zakir M, Fatima SH, Minhajuddin A, Kazmi MH, Ahmad T. Phytochemical investigation, antioxidant and anticancer activities of various Unani drugs. Drug Metab Pers Ther 2023; 38:107-112. [PMID: 36166817 DOI: 10.1515/dmpt-2022-0110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To analyze the phytochemicals, antioxidant, and anticancer activities on MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line using aqueous, hydro-ethanol, and methanol extracts of different Unani drugs, e.g., Halela Siyah, Aftimoon, Bisfayej, Ustukhudoos, and Kutki. METHODS The qualitative examination (alkaloids, terpenoids, tannins, and saponins), anticancer activity, and an antioxidant assay of the three different extracts were done by MTT assay and DPPH assay, respectively, using different Unani drugs. RESULTS The qualitative examination confirmed the substantive presence of phytochemical constituents in all the extracts of these drugs. The Methanolic extract of Halela Siyah had the highest DPPH scavenging activity (91%), while Bisfayej had the lowest (58%). Similarly, the hydro-ethanolic extract showed approximately identical activity for Halela Siyah (89%), Aftimoon (88%), Bisfayej (84%), Kutki (82%), and Ustukhudoos (81%). The aqueous extracts of Halela Siyah (88%) had the highest DPPH scavenging activity, whereas Bisfayej (73%) had the lowest. The methanolic extract of Aftimoon demonstrated the greatest anticancer activity (IC50 - 108), while Aftimoon showed the least activity (IC50 - 316). Halela Siyah (IC50 - 175) and Aftimoon (IC50 - 178) showed substantially the same activity in aqueous extracts. Ustukhudoos hydro-ethanol extracts had the highest (IC50 - 130) activity, whereas Aftimoon had the lowest (IC50 - 204). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, our findings evaluated the presence of phytochemicals, good antioxidant activity, and anticancer activity in different extracts of drugs used in this study. The study shows these drugs have potential anticancer activity against breast cancer in MCF-7 cell lines.
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- Mohd Nazir Mannan
- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Shiffa M, Aslam M, Kazmi MH, Mansoor Ali S, Fahamiya N, Haque MM. Physicochemical, Phytochemical and HPTLC Analysis of a Novel Combined Herbal Formulation. Int J Pharm Investig 2022. [DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2022.1.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Maseehullah MD, Husain GM, Zakir M, Husain MK, Javed G, Kazmi MH, Urooj M. Antipyretic, Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Qurs Afsanteen Saghir (A Polyherbal Unani Tablet) in Experimental Animals. TIM 2022. [DOI: 10.18502/tim.v6i4.8265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Qurs Afsanteen Saghir is a polyherbal Unani formulation in the form of tablet. This formulation consists of multiple medicinal plants like Afsanteen (Artemisia absinthium L.), Badam Talkh (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb), Asaroon (Asarum europaeum L.), Anisoon (Pimpinella anisum L.) and Tukhm-e-Karafs (Apium graveolens L.). The clinical adult dose of study drug is 3.5 –7 g per day as mentioned in Unani literature. The present study evaluated the antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential of Qurs Afsanteen Saghir using different animal models. Antipyretic activity was measured using yeast-induced pyrexia model in rats at 360 and 720 mg/kg bw dose of test drug and paracetamol (70 mg/kg bw p.o.) as standard control. Analgesic effect was evaluated using acetic acid-induced writhing test in mice using test drug at dose 720 and 1440 mg/kg bw and diclofenac sodium (15 mg/kg bw p.o.) as standard control. Eddy’s hot plate test was conducted in rats using test drug at the dose of 360 and 720 mg/kg bw and buprenorphine (0.10 mg/kg s.q.) as standard control. Anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by carrageenan-induced paw edema model in rats with the dose of 360 and 720 mg/kg of test drug and Indomethacin (10 mg/kg p.o.) as standard control. The study drug significantly reduced the temperature and pain at both dose levels in a time-dependent manner as compared to normal control. However, the reduction of inflammation was observed at low dose (360 mg/kg bw) only after 3 hours of carrageenan administration. These findings indicated that tested drug showed potential activity as antipyretic and analgesic; whereas the drug may not be considered quite effective as an anti-inflammatory agents.
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Mannan MN, Zakir M, Ahmad T, Lahari K, Kazmi MH. The anticancer and free radical scavenging potential of the Unani medicine Agaricus albus L. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2021; 43:219-223. [PMID: 34821112 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2021-0057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Traditional Unani medicine plays a major role in maintaining health in developing countries. For ages, Unani physicians have described many Classical Unani Formulations (CUF) for their anti-cancerous action (Dāfi'-i-saraṭān) in the human population. These formulations contain various individual drugs which also have anticancer activity. The present study was designed to screen and compare cytotoxic and antioxidant properties of different extracts of Agaricus albus L. (A. albus), a drug used in the Unani system of medicine on human breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7). METHODS Cytotoxic effect was assessed using MTT assay kit and free radical scavenging activity was done by using DPPH assay. Aqueous, hydro-ethanol and methanolic extracts were used at different concentrations. RESULTS All extracts were shown good antioxidant and cytotoxic activity. Among all extracts, maximum cytotoxic effect was observed in methanolic extract and aqueous extract at the concentration of 1,000 μg against MCF-7 cell line in comparison to paclitaxel. The maximum antioxidant activity was observed in the hydroethanolic extract at the concentration of 1,000 μg against the MCF-7 cell line in comparison to ascorbic acid. CONCLUSIONS The present study advocates, the anticancer and antioxidant property of A. albus and suggests that this drug may be used as a potential drug for cancer treatment after a successful and detailed preclinical study and clinical trial.
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- Mohd Nazir Mannan
- Department of Ilmul Advia, Markaz Unani Medical College & Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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- Department of Ilmul Advia, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- BCMB Laboratory, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Ilmul Advia, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Naushad M, Urooj M, Ahmad T, Husain GM, Kazmi MH, Zakir M. Nephroprotective effect of Apium graveolens L. against Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2021; 12:607-615. [PMID: 34774409 PMCID: PMC8642661 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Cisplatin is extensively used in treating cancers, and its primary side-effect is nephrotoxicity. It accumulates in proximal convoluted tubules where it promotes cellular damage by oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation, etc. In Unani medicine, Tukhm-e-Karafs(Apium graveolens L.) (TK) is mentioned in the literature to manage various kidney ailments due to its diuretic and deobstruent activities. Objective To investigate the nephroprotective effects of powder of TK in Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in an animal model and to validate the Unani claim of its nephroprotective action. Material and methods In curative protocol, cisplatin (5 mg/kg body weight i.p) was administered on day one and powder of TK (500 and 1000 mg/kg p.o.) from the sixth day onwards for ten days. TK (500 and 1000 mg/kg p.o.) was given for ten days and Cisplatin (5 mg/kg body weight i.p) on day 11 in the protective model. At the end of the study, all the animals were sacrificed, and renal biochemical parameters were determined. KIM-1 level was also investigated in the kidney homogenate in conjunction with histopathological inspection of kidney tissues. Results Significant increase in serum creatinine and BUN, presence of mononuclear cell infiltration, tubular dilation and vacuolation in renal histopathology, and increased KIM-1 level confirmed the nephrotoxicity due to Cisplatin. TK's administration protects the kidney as suggested by the changes in biochemical renal function, decreased level of KIM-1, and improvement in histopathological changes. Conclusion The result advocated that TK prevented renal injury and maintained normal renal function in both models. It may be due to improved clearance of Cisplatin from kidney tubules and reduction in reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by the inflammatory response.
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- Mohd Naushad
- Department of Ilmul Advia, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, India
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- National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Ilmul Advia, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Ilmul Advia, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, India.
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Potnuri AG, Reddy KP, Suresh P, Husain GM, Kazmi MH, Harishankar N. Obesity Potentiates the Risk of Drug-Induced Long QT Syndrome - Preliminary Evidence from WNIN/Ob Spontaneously Obese Rat. Cardiovasc Toxicol 2021; 21:848-858. [PMID: 34302627 DOI: 10.1007/s12012-021-09675-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Drug-induced long QT syndrome (DI-LQTS) is fatal and known to have a higher incidence in women rather than in men. Multiple risk factors potentiate the incidence of DI-LQTS, but the actual contribution of obesity remains largely unexplored. Correspondingly, the present study is aimed to evaluate the susceptibility of DI-LQTS in WNIN/Ob rat in comparison with its lean counterpart using 3-lead electrocardiography. Four- and eight-month-old female WNIN/Ob and their lean controls were used for the experimentation. Non-invasive blood pressure measurement and total body electric conductivity (TOBEC) analysis were carried out. After the baseline evaluations, animals were anesthetized with Ketamine (50 mg/kg). Haloperidol (12.5 mg/kg single dose) was administered intraperitoneally and ECG was taken at 0, 10, 20, 30, 60 min, and 24 h time points. Myocardial lystes were used to assess the BNP, protein carbonylation, and hydroxyproline content. Adiposity, as assessed by TOBEC, is higher in obese rats with elevated mean arterial blood pressure. Baseline-corrected QT interval (QTc) is significantly higher in the obese rat with a wider QRS complex. The incidence of PVC and VT are more intense in the obese rat. Haloperidol-induced QT prolongation in obese rats was rapidly induced than in lean, which was observed to remain till 24 h in obese groups while normalized in lean controls. Higher levels of BNP, protein carbonylation, hydroxyproline content, and relative heart weights indicated the presence of cardiac hypertrophy. The study provides preliminary evidence that obesity can be a potential risk factor for DI-LQTS with faster onset and longer subsistence.
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- Ajay Godwin Potnuri
- Department of Animal Physiology and Pharmacology, ICMR- National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research, Genome Valley, Shamirpet, Hyderabad, 500101, India
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- Animal Facility, ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai Osmania, Hyderabad, 500007, India
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Pharmacology, ICMR- National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research, Genome Valley, Shamirpet, Hyderabad, 500101, India
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- Pharmacology Research Laboratory, National Research Institute of Unani Medicinefor Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, 500038, India
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- Pharmacology Research Laboratory, National Research Institute of Unani Medicinefor Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, 500038, India
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- Animal Facility, ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai Osmania, Hyderabad, 500007, India.
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Maseehullah MD, Zakir M, Anas M, Kazmi MH. Ethno-pharmacology of Asaroon ( Asarum europaeum L.) with special reference to Unani System of Medicine. J Complement Integr Med 2021; 19:181-192. [PMID: 34388332 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2021-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Asaroon is the rhizome of Asarum europaeum L. and is commonly used in Unani medicines for its various pharmacological actions. It is an evergreen plant with glossy foliage. It belongs to the family of Aristolochiaceae and is native to Europe and the United State of America. Some species of Asaroon have been found in the Eastern Himalayan region. Asaroon has actions like Muharrik-i-A'sab (nervine stimulant), Mudirr-i-Bawl (diuretics), Mudirr-i-Hayd (emmenagogue), Musakkin-i-Alam (analgesic), Mufattit-i-sudad (remove obstructions) and Muqawwī-i-Jigar (hepatotonic), etc. It is used in the management of Hummā (fevers), Waja 'al-Mafasil (polyarthritis), Sara (epilepsy), Falij (paralysis), Ihtibās al-Tamth (amenorrhea) and Niqris (gout), etc. as per the Unani system of medicine (USM). It is used as a single herb as well as with a combination of other drugs to manage many diseases. The A. europaeum L. contains volatile oils and flavonoids along with other secondary metabolites. In the Indian market, Valeriana wallichii DC has been sold as Tagar but in some cases, it is sold as Asaroon. It is a clear case of adulteration by replacement of costly foreign drugs with a similar-looking indigenous drug. In this manuscript, we have discussed the Ethno-pharmacology of the A. europaeum L. with special reference to USM and basic differences with V. wallichii DC to show that both drugs are different and their actions and uses are also different from each other.
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- M D Maseehullah
- Department of Ilmul Advia, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Ilmul Advia, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Ilmul Advia, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Ilmul Advia, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, India
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Qureshi MA, Husain GM, Urooj M, Khan MA, Husain M, Kazmi MH. Preclinical safety, anxiolytic and antidepressant activity of Sufoof Jawahar Mohra: A Unani formulation. Advances in Integrative Medicine 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2020.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Husain GM, Ahmad T, Fatima SH, Javed G, Kazmi MH, Urooj M. 90-Days Repeated Dose Oral Toxicity Study of Sharbat-e-Deenar (A Hepatoprotective Unani Herbal Formulation). TIM 2021. [DOI: 10.18502/tim.v6i1.5924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Sharbat-e-Deenar (SDR) is a compound Unani pharmacopoeial formulation recommended for the treatment of Waram-e-Kabid (hepatitis), Waram-e-Rahem (uterine inflammation/ Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases), Yarqan-e-Suddi (obstructive jaundice), and Istisqa (ascites). The current study was carried out to investigate repeated dose oral toxicity study of SDR for 90 days in Sprague dawley (SD) rats. SDR was orally administered (gavage) at the doses of 4, 10 and 20 mL/kg bw/day. A periodic observation was performed for mortality, morbidity and any clinical sign of toxicity. Changes in body weight and feed consumption were observed weekly throughout study duration. After the treatment duration of three months, animals were anaesthetized and blood samples were subjected to haematological investigation and serum was subjected to different biochemical estimation. Gross necropsy was performed and internal organs/ tissues were processed for histopathological investigation. Treatment with SDR showed no incidence of mortality and no clinical sign of systemic toxicity. Body weight showed pattern of weight gain except significance decrease at mid and high dose at 13th week of study duration. Feed consumption exhibited a significant decrease as compare to control. Haematology and biochemistry profile found normal except certain isolated changes which was considered toxicologically not significant as the values lies in the normal physiological range. There were no changes observed in the gross necropsy and relative organ weight data of control and SDR treated rats. It is reported that few of the animals showed changes in liver at mid (2.5 times of therapeutic equivalent dose) and high dose (5 times of therapeutic equivalent dose) in SDR treated animals that may be attributed to SDR treatment, however, associated liver function parameters like ALT, AST and ALP did not show any alteration of liver function. Based on the results of this study, it may be indicated that liver may be the target organ for toxicity if SDR is used above recommended therapeutic dose for longer duration.
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Urooj M, Husain GM, Nadeem M, Naikodi MAR, Alam M, Kazmi MH. Antiepileptic and Antidepressant Activity of Majoon Najah (A Traditional Unani Formulation) in Experimental Animals. Int J Pharm Investig 2020. [DOI: 10.5530/ijpi.2020.3.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Husain GM, Ahmed SS, Azhar M, Siddiqui JI, Waheed MA, Kazmi MH. Comparative toxicity study on classical and modified version of Jawarish Jalinoos (a traditional Unani formulation) in rats. Integr Med Res 2017; 6:66-78. [PMID: 28462146 PMCID: PMC5395683 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2017.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2016] [Revised: 12/09/2016] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Jawarish Jalinoos (JJ) is a classical semisolid traditional Unani formulation clinically used for the treatment of weakness of vital organs, liver, and stomach. Although JJ has been widely used clinically for several decades, no scientific report is available for its safety. METHODS JJ and its sugar-free tablet version (SFJJ; formulated to target diabetic population) were assessed for safety in rats. Ninety-day repeated dose oral toxicity study was performed as per the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Guideline 408. JJ was orally administered at the dose of 2000 mg/kg bw/d, whereas SFJJ was orally administered at the doses of 506 mg/kg body weight (bw)/d, 1012 mg/kg bw/d, and 2024 mg/kg bw/d for 90 days. The animals were periodically observed for clinical signs of toxicity, mortality, morbidity, body weight changes, and feed consumption. At the end of the study, hematology, clinical biochemistry, electrolytes, gross pathology, relative organ weight, and histological examination were performed. RESULTS Treatment with SFJJ and JJ showed no significant differences in body weight gain, feed consumption, hematology, clinical biochemistry, and serum electrolytes. No gross pathological findings and differences in relative organ weights were observed between control and drug treated rats. Histological examination revealed no toxicologically significant abnormalities related with SFJJ or JJ treatment. CONCLUSION The 90-day repeated dose oral toxicity study demonstrates that the no observed adverse effect level of SFJJ and JJ is greater than 2024 mg/kg bw/d and 2000 mg/kg bw/d (p.o.) in rats, respectively. Both formulations were found to be safe up to the tested dose levels and experimental conditions, and therefore safe for clinical use as specified in the literature.
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- Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, New Delhi, India
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The recent amendments notified by the Government of India, for conducting clinical trial, is greatly appreciable as promoting safety and well-being of human subjects. These rules clearly state that medical management of injuries in clinical trials is mandatory, and clinical trial-related injury or death needs to be compensated over and above the medical management. These rules need to be reconsidered for simplification and better understanding of issues regarding compensation. There is a need of clarity at some points which should be discussed with all stakeholders for better understanding of current regulations. In our view, attention must also be given to academic investigators, during discussion to promote availability of cost-effective treatment in India.
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- Mohd Urooj
- Department of Pharmacology, Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Under CCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH Government of India, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Under CCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH Government of India, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Under CCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH Government of India, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Under CCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH Government of India, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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