Abstract

EFFICACY OF HABB-E-BAWASEER KHOONI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HAEMORRHOID

Minhaj Ahmad*

Abstract

Hemorrhoids are very common anorectal problem in human being. In Unani system of medicine. Haemorrhoids are known as Bawaseer. 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 supporting connective tissues. During current scenario the peoples are so much engaged in their routine life and having no time for making healthy food or to go to the suitable places to get healthy food. This changing food style and day today increasing mental stress may lead to hemorrhoids. Bawaseer (Haemorrhoids) are known since very beginning, it is mentioned in very detail in ancient books and literatures of Unani medicine. The present study was conducted to see the efficacy of Unani compound drug Habb-E-Bawaseer Khooni in the management of haemorroide. 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 adopted was haemorrhoids with other diseases of anal canal such as complicated haemorrhoid, mentally retarded patient and pregnant women. The study affirms that Unani pharmacopeial drug Habb-e-Bawaseer Khooni is very effective, safe and cost-effective drug for the treatment of uncomplicated, 1st and 2nd degree internal haemorrhoids.

Keywords: Bawaseer, Haemorrhoids, Anorectal disorder, Life style disorder, Habb-e-Bawaseer Khooni.