Bridging Tradition and Science: Advances in Research, Validation, and Global Integration of Unani Medicine

Introduction Unani medicine, derived from the Greek word “Yunani” meaning Greek, represents one of the world’s oldest and most comprehensive traditional medical systems. This holistic healing system encompasses a complete philosophy of health and disease, emphasizing the balance of four humors (Akhlat-e-Arba): Dam (blood), Balgham (phlegm), Safra (yellow bile), and Sauda (black bile) (Khan et al., 2013). The system’s therapeutic…

Therapeutic Effectiveness of Irsal-i-Alaq (Hirudotherapy) for Venous Ulcer Treatment: A Clinical Case Study

Introduction: Venous ulcerations represent chronic, non-healing wounds of the lower extremities that constitute a prevalent clinical manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency. In the absence of appropriate therapeutic intervention, these ulcerative lesions may precipitate severe complications, including secondary bacterial infections and compromised patient mobility [1]. Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) function as late-stage clinical indicators of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and venous…

Repositioning Traditional Medicine in the Modern Era: Review of Recent Publications by a Multidisciplinary Research Group from Bangladesh

INTRODUCTION Bangladesh is a welfare state where the constitution guarantees the right to life as a fundamental right for all it’s citizens as per Articles 27 to 46 of the constitution of Bangladesh [1]. This means that all Bangladeshi citizens are assured of healthcare by their government. The country has experienced huge expansion in it’s healthcare system and pharmaceutical sector…