About the Journal
Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy [2394-1960 (e)] is a peer-reviewed hybrid open-access journal launched in 2014 that publishes original research articles and review articles related to all aspects related to Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. This Journal provides an indispensable source of information and is devoted to Interdisciplinary research in Unani Medicine and Allied Sciences.
Focus & Scope
The journal welcomes contributions across the following topic areas:
- Unani Medicine: foundational principles (Umoor-e-Tabiya, Arkan, Mizaj, Akhlat), diagnostic and therapeutic methodologies, herbal and mineral formulations, regimental therapy (Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer), bloodletting (Fasd) and cupping (Hijamat) practices, clinical applications, and comparative studies with modern medicine
- Siddha Medicine: foundational principles (Panchabootham, Thathuvas, Mukkuttram), tissue systems (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Sukhra), classical text interpretations, herbal and mineral medicines (Gunapadam), clinical practice, and preservation of traditional knowledge
- Homeopathy: homeopathic principles and theory, classical and clinical homeopathy, materia medica and remedy preparation, high-dilution effects and mechanisms, clinical case studies, safety and efficacy research, isopathy and specialized homeopathic approaches
- Pharmacology & Drug Studies: active compound identification in traditional medicines, phytochemical analysis, pharmacological mechanisms, toxicity and safety assessment, standardization and quality control of remedies, and drug interactions
- Clinical Research & Case Studies: clinical efficacy trials in human subjects, case reports demonstrating therapeutic outcomes, observational studies, patient outcomes and safety monitoring, and comparative effectiveness research
- Regimental & Lifestyle Therapy: dietary interventions specific to traditional systems, lifestyle modifications, physical therapies (Dalak, Hammam), breathing exercises, meditation practices, and preventive health strategies
- Integrative & Comparative Studies: comparative analysis across Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy systems, integration with conventional medicine, cross-cultural validation of traditional practices, and multi-system approaches to wellness
- Materia Medica & Pharmacopoeia: herbal and mineral preparation methodologies, dosage forms and administration, historical texts and their modern interpretation, medicinal plant sourcing and conservation, and pharmacopeial standards
- Fundamental Research: mechanism of action studies, immunological and biochemical effects, animal model studies, in vitro and in vivo research supporting traditional medical theories, and theoretical basis validation
Keywords
Unani medicine, Siddha medicine, Homeopathy, traditional medicine, integrative medicine, clinical efficacy, herbal pharmacology, regimental therapy, traditional remedies, evidence-based research