Antiinflammatory, Analgesic and Antimicrobial Activities of classical Unani formulation Raughan-e-Haft Barg: A Review (Review Article)

Author(s): *Shamim, Asim Ali Khan, Amanullah, Jamal Akhtar and Saad Ahmed

Abstract: Topical drug administration is a localized drug delivery system anywhere in the body mainly through skin, partly from ophthalmic, rectal, and vaginal as topical routes. Unani drug dosage forms (UDDFs), namely Marham (Ointment), Raughan (Medicated Oil), Tila (Liniment) etc. devised and developed exclusively for the local application, Raughan-e-Haft Barg is one of the most potent topically used Unani formulation for the management of inflammatory conditions of joint disorders/diseases since long time as it has combination of anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It has also been mentioned that the composition of Unani formulation Raughan-e-Haft Barg i.e. Aak (Calotropis procera), Bakayan (Melia azedarach), Bed Anjeer (Ricinus communis), Dhatura (Datura stramonium), Sanbhaloo (Vitex negundo), Sahajna (Moringa oleifera), Thuhar (Euphorbia neriifolia) and Kunjad (Sesamum indicum) possess potent Muhallil-i-Auram (antiinflammatory) and Musakkin (analgesic) activities in almost all Unani Qarabadeen (Unani Pharmacopoeias In this paper, an attempt has been made to review antiinflammatory, analgesic and antimicrobial activities for a comprehensive understanding of the importance of Raughan-e- Haft Barg.

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