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EFFECTS OF ARAQ I- ILAICHI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KATHRA AL-JUSHĀ’ (ERUCTUS/BELCHING): A CASE REPORT

Sadiya Khatoon, Mohammed Sheeraz Mushtaque Ahmed*, Adnan Ali and Tooba

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Background:- Belching (Eructation) is the release of gas from the gastrointestinal tract. Excessive belching, or Kathra al-Jusha, can result from conditions like cold stomach (Burudat-i Mida), stomach weakness (Duf al-Mida), abnormal digestion, or excessive gas production (Waram al-Mida). Objectives:- In This case study our objective is to evaluate the efficacy of ʻAraq i- Ilaichi in Kathra Al- Jusha’ (Eructus/Belching). Methods:- A 28 year old male patient presented to the OPD of the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Srinagar.Over a 4-week period, the problem of belching was treated withʻAraq i- Ilaichi 30ml twice a day orally after meals with water, on the basis of weekly assessments. Result- This study found thatʻAraq i- Ilaichi effectively reduces frequency of belching after meals and patient reports 90% relief in the symptoms of belching. Conclusion- The treatment was safe, effective and bearable, and the patient's quality of life improved significantly. After treatment, there was a statistically significant decrease in frequency of belching.

Keywords: Araq i- Ilaichi, Kathra Al-Jusha, Eructus, Belching, Duf al-Mida, Unani Management.