Validation of Unani Formulation Habb e Rasaut in Bawaseer: A Review

Abstract

Hemorrhoids are a benign anorectal condition with the highest prevalence in the world, which significantly affects the quality of life of patients with various discomforts and complications.Itis considered as a cause of mobility, which leads to social impacts on society. Habb e Rasaut an Unani compound formulation mentioned in the National Formulary of Unani Medicine (Part I), is an efficacious and affordable one, though it is not widely used in treating and preventing Bawaseer. By considering all the above-mentioned facts, the aim of this study is to comprehensively focus on validating and promoting the therapeutic effects of Habb e Rasaut in treating and preventing Bawaseer. Data were gathered from classical texts and electronic databases such as Google scholar, PubMed, Medline, Scopus, etc. A total of more than 50 articles were filtered from the articles published from 2004 to 2019 and scrutinized. The literature search revealed that theHabb e Rasaut consists of Rasaut (extract of Berberis aristata), Sang e Jarahat (Soapstone), Kateera Sufaid (Cochlospermum religiosum), Geru (red ochre) and Mazu Sabz (gallnuts of the Quercus infectoria). The clinical features of Bawaseer are feeling congestion and heaviness in the anal region accompanied with itching, pain, frequent bleeding, inflammation, and burning sensation. As per the ancient physicians’ statements as well as their empirical and conceptual framework in the classical texts and also the latest research studies, revealing and aligning the therapeutic aspect of Habb e Rasaut, which is composed of ingredients that possess properties like laxative aids in bowel movements; hemostyptic stops bleeding; anti-inflammatory reduces inflammation; analgesic alleviates pain; astringent helps tighten tissues; siccative draws fluids out;wound healing activity helps to recover from injuries, and so on. Hence, due to its high potency, therapeutic value, and the availability, this drug can be intervened with or prescribed among the Bawaseer patients, and the expected outcome can be successfully obtained with much assurance.