Study on safety of Unani pharmacopeial formulation Qurs Kusta Khabas- al- Hadeed and Habb- e-Marwareed in cases of Sailanur Reham (Leucorrhoea)

Abstract

Leucorrhoea is nothing but excessive vaginal discharge, it is common gynaecological complaint . Main objective of the present study was to study safety parameter of Unani formulation Qurs-e- Kusta Khubs al Hadeed and Habb-e-Marwarweed in cases of Sayalan-al-Rahim (Leucorrhoea).Study was jointly conducted in the laboratory at Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, New Delhi. For this 56 females patientsin the age group of 18-60 years presenting sign and symptom with excessive white discharge was taken in this study.Laboratory investigations were performed at day one and at the end of the study i.e. 6 weeks. Statistical analysis was done using Students ‘T’ test, significance level of P < 0.05 was used in this study. There was marginal increase in Hb and red blood cells (p > 0.05), with increase (p >0.05 ) in TLC, lymphocytes, SGOT, SGPT, urea and decrease ( p > 0.05 ) in neutrophil, eosinophil, monocyte, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatise and no change in creatinine level. These changes fall in normal range, so it can be concluded that Qurs Kusta Khaba-al- Hadeed and Habb-e- Marwareed is safe as it did not induce any toxic effect, particularly on kidney and liver functions and is safe for consumption.