Efficacy of Taleeq (Leech Therapy) in the Management of Bawaseer (Haemorrhoid): A Case Series
Abstract
Taleeq (Leech therapy), one of the most important and widely practiced methods, is known from the time of extreme antiquity and is still practiced today. This fact testifies its efficacy in various health problems. Eminent Unani physicians like Razi, Majoosi, Zahrawi, Ibne Sina, have described and practiced the use of nonpoisonous (medicinal leeches) in joint diseases, chronic nonhealing ulcers and various skin disorder like eczema, psoriasis etc. Leech therapy is one of the most important and widely practiced methods of regimental therapy, used for local evacuation of morbid humour in Unani system of Medicine. Haemorrhoids are the varicosities of the haemorrhoidal veins. They usually result from increased venous pressure. In Unani Medicine the treatment of Bawaseer are evacuation of morbid matter either by venesection (Fasd), Cupping (Hijamah), purgation (Mushil), toning up of liver and intestine. The other treatments are symptomatic such as; analgesic, haemostatic and healing drugs. The best treatment of haemorrhoids considered is leech application (Irsal-e-Alaq) on haemorrhoidal mass in case of plethora and Ehtebas-e-Dam. Inspite of the available drugs the haemorrhoid does not cure completely and to avoid surgery it is therefore, the need of the day to provide a safe and effective remedy for the haemorrhoids. The claim of efficacy of leach therapy in haemorrhoids is thus important and it was felt to go for a case study before taking up a regular trial.
Keywords: Taleeq, Unani system of medicine, Bawaseer, Haemorrhoids, Leech therapy
Cite this Article
Firdous A. Najar, Javed A. Khan, Masarat Fatima et al. Efficacy of Taleeq (Leech Therapy) in the Management of Bawaseer (Haemorr-hoid): A Case Series. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2016; 3(1): 5–8p.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright Transfer and Declaration Form (Please compile this form, sign and send by e-mail and post) Journal Title: Title of the Paper: Corresponding Author’s Information: Name: Address: E-mail: Contact Number: It is herein agreed that: The copyright to the above-listed unpublished and original article is transferred to STM Journals. This copyright transfer covers the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute the contribution, including reprints, translations, photographic reproductions, microform, electronic form (offline, online), or any other reproductions of similar nature. I/We declare that above manuscript is not published already in part or whole (except in the form of abstract) in any journal or magazine for private or public circulation, and, is not under consideration of publication elsewhere. I/ We warrant(s) that his/her/their contribution is original, except for such excerpts from copyrighted works as may be included with the permission of the copyright holder and author thereof, that it contains no libelous statements, and does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, patent, statutory right, or propriety right of others. I/We will not publish his/her/their above said contribution anywhere else without the prior written permission of the publisher unless it has been changed substantially.I/We also agree to the authorship of the article in the following order:Author(s) Name Signature(s)
1. ________________
2. ________________
3. ________________
4. ________________
The author(s) agree to the terms of this Copyright Notice, which will apply to this submission if and when it is published by this journal (comments if any to the editor can be added below).
