European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

UNANI AND MODERN ASPECTS OF ECZEMA (NA?RFA?RSI?): A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Mohd. Khalid Zaki*, Qamar Uddin, Arzeena Jabeen, Arshad Qureshi and Abdul Munim

ABSTRACT

Eczema is an inflammatory conditon of the skin. It is manifested by pruritus, erythema, edema, vesicles, scaling, and lichenification. It is incited internally by systemic factors or from extrinsic factors. in consequence to factors working from within (systemic). Since immemorial time had been treated by various physicians but the treatment was not known worldwide. From Greco Arabic period Unani medicine various local and systemic drugs and regimens are used in the management of Eczema. Eczema is chronic and common problem of skin all over the world. The prevalence of Eczema is 2-10% of the wo ld’ popul tion. Acco ding to Un ni Eczem bli te with severe burning sen tion e p e ent. t i the e ult of Akk l co o ive hot nd zeh i it tive substance which may spread with Dam. It is a condition in which eruptions with burning sensation just like fire are found. Since immemorial time Eczema had been treated by various physicians but the treatment was not known worldwide. From Greco Arabic period In Unani medicine various local and systemic drugs and regimens are used in the management of Eczema. Unani physicians have recommended various safe and effective single and compound formulations for local and systemic use in the treatment of Eczema.

Keywords: Eczema, Na?r Fa?rsi?, Unani.