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MARHAM AHMAR: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF ITS THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY AND COMPOSITION

Qazi Rashid A.*, Masroor A. Qureshi and Yasmin Fatima

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Abstract

Marham Ahmar, a classical Unani formulation sourced from the Qarabadin Kabir, has been traditionally used for treating haemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders. This study provides an in-depth analysis of its ingredients, therapeutic properties, and historical significance. Composed of Zinc Oxide, Astragalus Sarcocolla, Dracaena cinnabari, Lead Oxide, Red Lead, Olive Oil, and Beeswax, Marham Ahmar is renowned for its hemostatic, soothing, and astringent effects. Our research examines each component's medicinal value, based on Unani principles and contemporary pharmacological insights, to validate Marham Ahmar’s efficacy in modern therapeutic applications.

Keywords: Marham Ahmar, Unani medicine, Hemorrhoids, Traditional medicine, Therapeutic efficacy.