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{"title":"Medicinal Properties of Erysimum cheiri L. (Tudri surkh) - Insights from Traditional Unani Medicine and Modern Phytochemical Analyses: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Hayder Ali Shah, Sabiha Khan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Plants provide us with significant therapeutic ingredients that serve as raw materials for both traditional and modern medicine. One such medication is Tudri surkh (Erysimum cheiri L), which can be used either alone or in compound pharmacopeial formulations. Tudri surkh is a perennial plant of the family Brassicaceae, originally a native of Europe.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This review aims to explore the therapeutic uses and medicinal properties of Tudri surkh, based on research on phytochemicals and pharmacology as well as Unani medicine.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A thorough review of the literature was conducted using several search engines, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. To obtain as much information as possible about the Tudri surkh (Erysimum cheiri), other literary sources, such as Wikipedia, Unani literature, and ethnobotanical texts, were also examined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Tudri surkh (Erysimum cheiri) has significant potential as a medicinal plant in the traditional health care system, particularly in treating inflammatory, infectious, and non-communicable diseases. Tudri surkh contains bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, glucosides (e.g., Erysimoside, Cheiroside A), flavonoids (e.g., Quercetin), and phenols, which contribute to its pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and chemopreventive effects. Studies demonstrate the ability of Tudri surkh seed extracts to scavenge free radicals, inhibit skin tumorigenesis, and reduce inflammation comparably to conventional drugs like diclofenac. Traditional uses include Muqawwi-e-Bah (aphrodisiac), Mu'alid-i-Sha'r (hair grower), Musakkin wa Mulattif (febrifuge and demulcent), Mukhrij wa Munaffith-i-Balgham (expectorant), Muqawwi-i-Mi'da (stomachic), Musammin-i-Badan (adipogenous), externally Muhallil (resolvent), Muqawwi-i-Dimagh (brain tonic). However, despite its historic applications, modern pharmacopoeias lack comprehensive monographs on Tudri Surkh (Erysimum cheiri).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Tudri surkh (Erysimum cheiri) holds significant therapeutic value in Unani medicine for treating inflammatory conditions and as a source of natural antioxidants. However, further research is needed to validate its mechanisms and integrate traditional knowledge with scientific evidence.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Erysimum, Medicinal plants, Narrative review, Phytochemicals, Unani medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144635881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Acute Effect of Suboccipital Release Technique on Trapezius Muscle Activation and Pain in Individuals with Anxiety.","authors":"Bahriye Baş, Sezen Tezcan, Tamer Çankaya","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Anxiety is an unpleasant emotional and observable response to stressful situations and can adversely affect many systems, including the musculoskeletal system. The study aims to determine the immediate effect of the suboccipital release technique on the trapezius muscle pain threshold, muscle activation, and anxiety level in individuals with anxiety.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty-six participants with symptoms of anxiety and depression were included in this single-blind, randomized sham-controlled study, with 18 assigned to the control group and 18 to the acute intervention group. Anxiety levels, bilateral upper trapezius muscle pain thresholds, and muscle activation were assessed. The experimental group received a single session of the suboccipital release technique, while the control group received a sham suboccipital release. Evaluations were conducted before and immediately after the intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of the experimental group was 21.66 ± 2.40 years, and the mean age of the control group was 22.00 ± 2.08 years. There were no statistically significant differences in baseline demographics or most scores before acute intervention (P > .05), except for cranial rhythmic impulse (P = .000) and surface electromyography right eccentric % maximum voluntary contraction (P = .043). There were also no significant between-group differences in score changes for any outcome measures (all P > .05), except for post-acute intervention cranial rhythmic impulse values (P = .003), favoring the experimental group. Within-group analyses showed significant improvements in trapezius pain thresholds and surface electromyography right concentric % maximum voluntary contraction in both groups (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that suboccipital release technique can increase the upper trapezius muscle pain threshold and concentric muscle activation after acute intervention in individuals with anxiety. This technique may be considered a potential approach to reduce the pain of individuals who have pain problems in the upper part of the trapezius muscle due to anxiety.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Anxiety, Trapezius muscle, Muscle Activation, Pain, Surface Electromyography.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144635883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hyperlipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, and Glycemic Response Improvement in a 60-year-Old Male with Metabolic Syndrome Through a Personalized Six-Month Nutraceutical/Diet Protocol: A Case Report.","authors":"David M Brady, Oscar Coetzee","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>A 60-year-old male with lifestyle factors including excessive cigarette smoking, high intake of sugared energy drinks, high processed Standard American Diet (SAD), moderate alcohol intake, and lack of exercise presented symptoms of fatigue, frequent urination, poor wound healing, lethargy, insomnia, excessive snoring, and dizziness. A diagnosis of sleep apnea, polyurea, metabolic syndrome, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and hyperglycemia was made by the treating physician. The patient was advised a personalized high-quality supplement regimen and diet intervention for six months. The supplement regimen consisted of Designs for Health Red Yeast Rice, Arterosil® HP, Metabolic Synergy™, Berberine-Evail™, GlucoSupreme™ Herbal, and Mito-NR™. The protocol resulted in complete reversal of hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperlipidemia, significant weight loss, and positive changes in hyperglycemia. This case report investigated the scientific basis of the intervention (nutraceuticals and their constituents and the dietary protocol), rationale, and outcome.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>case report, metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144635980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of Cancer Patients' Attitudes Toward Holistic Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Factors Influencing These Attitudes.","authors":"İpek Aycil, Anita Karaca","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cancer patients turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to manage the adverse effects of chemotherapy and to maintain physical and mental well-being.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The study aimed to evaluate the attitudes of cancer patients toward holistic CAM and the factors influencing these attitudes.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>This was a descriptive and cross-sectional study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The study was conducted at a university hospital in Turkey.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>The study included 147 patients who visited the hematology clinic of a university hospital between July and October 2021.</p><p><strong>Primary outcome measure: </strong>A patient information form and the Holistic Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire were used to collect data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most patients were male (52.4%), married (72.1%), and had completed primary and secondary education (53.7%). Overall, 48.3% had been diagnosed less than one year previously as having cancer, and 89.8% received chemotherapy. More than half (60.5%) used CAM, and the most frequently used methods were animal products (15.6%) and herbal products (15%). The mean score for the questionnaire scale and the mean scores of the complementary and alternative medicine and holistic health subscales were 32.59 ± 5.50, 24.06 ± 4.87, and 8.53 ± 3.11, respectively. Statistically significant differences were identified between the total score of the scale and gender (P < .01), age (P < .05), and marital status (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Cancer patients displayed a positive attitude toward holistic CAM. Female, single, and younger patients were more likely to use CAMs.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>alternative medicine, cancer, complementary medicine, nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144635977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Effectiveness of Ultrasound Versus Low-Level Laser in de Quervain's Tenosynovitis.","authors":"Mahrukh Farooq, Anum Fatima, Samina Gul Niazi, Kinza Afzal, Maria Naeem Malhi, Muhammad Ali Shah, Umber Nawaz, Akasha Ahmed, Iqra Waseem","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>De Quervain's tenosynovitis (DQT) is an inflammatory condition affecting the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendon sheaths at the radial styloid. It can impair hand function, reduce quality of life, and hinder occupational performance. Although multiple treatments exist, there is limited consensus on the most effective therapeutic strategy.</p><p><strong>Primary study objective: </strong>To compare the effects of ultrasound therapy versus low-level laser therapy in DQT patients.</p><p><strong>Methods/design: </strong>A single-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>The study was conducted in the physiotherapy department of a hospital for a total duration of 4 weeks.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Seventy-two patients diagnosed with DQT, randomly assigned to Group A (n = 36) and Group B (n = 36).</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>Group A received low-level laser therapy twice weekly for 4 weeks, while Group B received ultrasound therapy twice weekly for 4 weeks.</p><p><strong>Primary outcome measures: </strong>We used the visual analogue scale and patient-rated wrist evaluation as outcome measures to assess pain and wrist disability, respectively. We collected the data at baseline, at the end of the 2nd week, and after the completion of the 4th week.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both groups showed significant within-group reductions in VAS scores over the 4-week treatment period (P = .00). However, at the 4th week, the low-level laser therapy group demonstrated significantly greater pain reduction compared to the ultrasound group (P = .00).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study concluded that low-level laser therapy is significantly more effective at reducing wrist disability but not pain as compared to ultrasound therapy in the DQT.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Comparative study, de Quervain's stenosing tenosynovitis, Low-level laser therapy, Physical medicine, Therapeutic ultrasound.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144635979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pranchakra Meditation: A Novel Meditation Protocol Developed Through Personal Experience.","authors":"Sumanlata Dewangan, Kiran Singh","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This manuscript describes a newly developed Meditation protocol that has emerged through personal experience of the author over an extended period. Rooted in traditional mindfulness practices but adapted through lived experience, this protocol offers a unique approach to Meditation, aiming to foster cognition, deeper self-awareness, and emotional balance. Unlike other protocols grounded in formal research, this practice is shaped by intuitive insights and personal exploration.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The primary objective of the novel Pranchakra Meditation is to enhance the practitioner engagement (such as maintaining focus) and foster regular practice along with providing health benefits (such as managing stress).</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Pranchakra Meditation is a combination practice including pranayama, dhyana, and bandha of Indian traditional yogic origin. The author utilizes personal academic and professional expertise, focus group discussion, and thematic analysis to design the protocol including five practicing academicians in the field of Yoga and Naturopathy and three independent Yoga practitioners.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Preliminary anecdotal feedback suggests that practitioners experience enhanced clarity and relaxation. The protocol showed strong validation overall, with most criteria receiving ≥75% agreement. Feedback highlighted the protocol effectiveness in maintaining engagement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pranchakra Meditation represents a promising tool in Meditation practice, although further research is necessary to validate its broader applicability. This protocol has the potential to contribute significantly to the evolving landscape of meditative practices and invites future studies for formal validation.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Meditation, Pranayama, Yoga, Bandha, Pranchakra, Protocol design.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144635882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ayurvedic Management of Rare Genetic Condition-Huntington's Chorea: A Case Report.","authors":"Mahesh Sharma, Sourabh Deshmukh, Trupti Thakre, Rohit Waskar, Nitika Senger","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Huntington's Chorea is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by involuntary movements, cognitive decline, and psychiatric disturbances. It is caused by an autosomal dominant mutation in the HTT gene, leading to an abnormal expansion of CAG repeats. The disease typically manifests in mid-adulthood and gradually worsens over time. The progressive nature of the disease leads to motor, cognitive, and psychiatric impairments, significantly affecting the quality of life.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to highlight the progressive nature of Huntington's disease, its impact on motor and cognitive functions, and the role of symptomatic management in improving the patient's quality of life through Ayurveda.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 40-year-old male presented with involuntary movement in the upper and lower extremities, difficulty in doing daily routine work, anxiety, difficulty in walking, and sleeplessness for a year. A thorough Huntington's disease mutation analysis was conducted to confirm the diagnosis. The patient was treated with Ayurvedic shodana (Bio-purification), Sarvanga Snehan with Prasarini Taila, followed by Shashtik Shali Pinda Swedan, Nasya with Shadbindu Taila, Shiropichu with Brahmi Taila, Sarvang Dhara with dashmoola kwath, Erandmooladi niruh basti, and shamana (palliative) chikitsa (treatment), Zandopa powder, Balasaireyakadi Kashaya, Kalyanak ghrit, and capsule palsineuron orally for 4 months.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Ayurvedic management promoted substantial improvements in behavioral health, neuromotor function, and activities of daily living as assessed by the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) Sydenham's Chorea Rating Scale (USCRS).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The patient's clinical presentation and diagnostic findings were consistent with Huntington's Chorea.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Huntington's Chorea is a debilitating condition with no definitive cure. Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary management approach can help alleviate symptoms and improve patient well-being. Genetic counseling plays a crucial role in managing the familial impact of the disease.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>HTT gene, Genetic Counseling, CAG Repeat Expansion, Huntington's Chorea, Motor Dysfunction, Ayurvedic Medicine, Case Report.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144635978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Andie Crosby, Calroy and Kiran Krishnan, Microbiome Labs Introducing Cartigenix HP for Pain Management.","authors":"Andie Crosby, Kiran Krishnan, Sheldon Baker","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>No Abstract Available.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":"31 4","pages":"6-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144265081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of Passive and Active Application of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Individuals with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Süleyman Güzelşemme, Sevim Oksüz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is a lack of studies investigating the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on chronic low back pain, and the level of evidence is low.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to examine and compare the time-dependent effects of two different instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization protocols in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a comparative study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department in Cyprus.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Seventy-four patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain were randomized into two groups (Group 1 (n = 37) and Group 2 (n = 37)).</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>6 sessions were implemented with the participants, twice weekly for 3 weeks. The same instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization protocol (7-step) was applied to both groups, but in different positions (fixed prone vs. extended child pose and knee flexion-extension).</p><p><strong>Outcome measures: </strong>Pain levels (visual analogue scale), spinal mobility (Modified Schober Test), flexibility (Sit and Reach Test, Maximal Hip Flexion Active Knee Extension Test, Active Knee Extension Test, Thoracolumbar Fascia Flexibility Test), muscle endurance of trunk extensors (The Biering-Sorenson Test), and disability (Oswestry Disability Index) were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The pain and disability values of both groups decreased, and their spinal mobility, spinal flexibility, hamstring flexibility, thoracolumbar fascia flexibility, and endurance values increased after the 1st and 6th interventions (P < .05). Intra-group comparisons revealed a significant improvement only in pain levels at rest in the group in which instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization was applied during functional exercises (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization methods instantly reduced levels of pain and disability and improved spinal mobility, flexibility, and trunk extensor endurance. Applying instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization with functional exercises to individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain is more effective in reducing pain levels at rest.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Low back pain, fascia, spine, soft tissue therapy, comparative study.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Concept of 'Irq al-Nasā (Sciatica) from the Perspective of Unāni Literature: A Review.","authors":"Khalid Rahim Wani, Mohd Nayab, Abdul Nasir Ansari, Abdul Azeez","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Unāni Medicine, a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), has been part of the healthcare system since antiquity and adopts a gentle and holistic approach to treating diseases. In Unāni Medicine, 'Irq al-Nasā (sciatica) falls under Waja'al-Mafāsil (arthritis), where the pain originates in the hip joint and radiates to the back of the thigh and occasionally to the knee, ankle, and toes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to explore the interpretation of sciatica in Unāni classical literature, with a focus on its management.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>This study employed a comprehensive review approach, analysing Unāni classical texts to gather data on sciatica. Additionally, electronic databases, namely PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar, were explored for data collection.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings of the literature search revealed that four different treatment modalities are detailed in the traditional textbook of Unāni medicine, namely, 'Ilāj bi'l Tadbīr (Regimenal therapy), 'Ilāj bi'l Taghdhiya (Dietotherapy), 'Ilāj bi'l Dawā' (Pharmacotherapy), and 'Ilāj bi'l Yad (Surgery). Sciatica is commonly caused by derangement in the quality and quantity of Akhlāt (humours). Unāni physicians recommend specific diets, regimenal therapies, and medications based on the patient's temperament, humour causing the ailment, the faculty of the implicated organ, and the severity of the condition to promote health, prevent illness, and treat existing conditions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The review of literature indicates that ancient Unāni physicians had a thorough understanding of sciatica, including its history, risk factors, etiopathogenesis, and management. Further research is required to enhance the therapeutic approaches for sciatica across traditional medical domains.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Unāni Medicine; 'Irq al-Nasā; Sciatica; 'Ilāj bi'l Tadbīr; Waja 'al-Mafāsil.</p>","PeriodicalId":7571,"journal":{"name":"Alternative therapies in health and medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}