Vol. 2, Issue - 2, Part B (2018)

Minhaj Ahmad

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2616454X.2018.v2.i2b.196

Abstract:
Hemorrhoids are very common anorectal problem in human being. In Unani system of medicine. Haemorrhoids are known as Bawasir. It is specialized highly vascular cushions of thick sub mucosa, containing blood vessels, smooth muscles, elastic and connective tissue which may slide down due to weakness of collagen and anchoring supporting connective. During current scenario the peoples are so much busy in their routine life and having no time for making healthy food or to go to the suitable place to get healthy food. This changing food style and day today increasing mental stress may lead to hemorrhoids. Bawasir (Hemorrhoids) are known since very beginning, it is mentioned in very detail in ancient books of medicine. The present study was conducted to see the efficacy of Unani drug habb-e-bawasir khooni and Saboos-e-Asapghol in the management of Bawasir (Hemorrhoids). Patients with 1st and 2nd degree hemorrhoid, without complication in age group 18-70 years, attending Jarahiyat OPD, Majeedia Unani Hospital were included. Exclusion criteria was haemorroide with other diseases of anal canal such as complicated Hemorrhoid, mentally retarded patient and pregnant women. The study revealed that that Unani pharmacopeia drug Habb-e-Bawasir Khooni in association of saboos-e-asapghol is very effective, safe and cost-effective drug for the treatment of uncomplicated, 1st and 2nd degree internal hemorrhoids.