Unani Treatment for common disorder
	Ziabetus Sukkari (Diabetes Mellitus) Ziabetus Sukkari (Diabetes mellitus) is a clinical condition characterized by excessive thirst and increased frequent micturition. It is caused due to hot temperamental derangement of liver. Diabetes is a Ghair Maddi disease in which the temperament of liver is altered. The causes that alter the normal temperament of liver are continuous mental tension, anxiety, frustration, anger, fear, weakness of nervous system and use of excessive hot and cold food and drinks. These predisposing factors alter the temperament of liver which indirectly affects the kidney resulting in increased power of absorption. Treatment facilities for the treatment of this disorder are available at the Council’s Regional Research Institutes of Unani Medicine at Aligarh and New Delhi. Signs & Symptoms Excessive thirst Excessive hunger Tiredness Constipation Dryness in tongue Weakness in sex Frequent micturition Loss of body weight Burning in palm & sole Heaviness in abdomen & back Indigestion Pain in abdomen, giddiness. Treatment The main aim of treatment of a diabetic is to restore the normalcy in liver temperament. This can be achieved through diet, drugs and exercise. Diet Cold and moist diet is recommended for diabetic patients. Diet that contains excessive sugar or protein should be avoided. Drugs Single Drugs Tabasheet Bambusa bambos Druce. Kerela Momordica charantia Linn Jamun Syzygium cuminii (Linn.) Skeels Kisheneez Coriandrum sativum Linn. Kateera Cocholspermum religiosum (Linn.) Alston. Khashkhash Papaver somniferum Linn. Shaznaj Cannabis sativa Linn. Sandal Santalum album Linn. Gulnar Farsi Punica grantum Linn. Gurmar Buti Gymnema sylnestre R.Br. Mastagi Pistacia lentiscus Linn. Khurfa Siyah Portulaca oleracea Linn. Gilo Tinospora cordifolia Miers Tukhm Kahoo Lactuca sativa Linn. Gil-e-Armani Armenian bole Afsanteen Artemisia absinthium Linn. Juft-Baloot Quercus infectoria Olivier Compound Drugs Qurs Tabasheer Safoof Ziabetus Sharbat Anar Safoof Khisht Jawarish Mastagi Majoon Falasfa Kushta Qalai Kushta Baiza Murgh Exercise Different exercises are prescribed to improve the well-being of diabetic patients. Walking bare foot on green grass in the morning is a useful exercise for these patients. Walking as much as possible is good for diabetics. Rest after lunch is advisable but after dinner patient should not go to sleep immediately. There should be at least two hours’ gap between dinner and sleep. Dietary Tips for Diabetics v A diabetic diet should be adequate. It should be sufficient for the activities of the person. v As a rule diabetic should not become fatty. His weight should be near or slightly less than his expected weight. v The diet should be balanced and should not be totally different from the diet of other members of the family. * A diabetic need not follow a strange diet. * A diabetic diet neet not be monotonous or unpalatable. * A diabetic can have as much variety in diet as his spouse has. * A diabetic diet need not be expensive.