Effectiveness of Habb-e-Suranjan and Roghan-e-Farfiyun in the Management of Waja-ul-Rukba (Knee Pain): A Review

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 02 | Page : 7 12
    By

    Yezam Akhtar,

  • Mohd Furqaan Ahmad,

  • Saman Siddiqui,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Tahaffuzi Wa Samaji Tibb, Mohammadia Tibbiya College And Assayer Hospital, Malegaon, District Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Moalijat, Mohammadia Tibbiya College and Assayer Hospital, Malegaon, District Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Munafiual Aza, Mohammadia Tibbiya College and Assayer Hospital, Malegaon, District Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis is a painful condition that represents the degeneration of the cartilage and osteophyte formation in the knee joint, which affects millions of people worldwide. According to the Unani claimed text, accumulation of “madda” (substance) in joints, which is neither absorbed nor expelled, is due to the absence of Quawwat-e-Jazibah (power of absorption) and Quawwat-e-dafia (power of expulsion). Unani medicine presents a promising approach for managing knee osteoarthritis (Wajal-ul-Rakba) and reducing its progression. Aim: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of Habb-e-Suranjan and Roghan-e-Farfiyun in managing knee osteoarthritis. Methods: A literature review of classical Unani texts and electronic databases was conducted to gather information on the effectiveness of these formulations in treating knee osteoarthritis. Conclusion: This study highlights the effectiveness of Unani treatment in easing knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Further clinical research is recommended to validate its full potential. This paper also provides a detailed description of the Unani formulations used, including their ingredients, pharmacological actions, and therapeutic effects.

Keywords: Knee osteoarthritis, Wajal-ul-Rakba, Quawwat-e-Jazibah, Quawwat- edafia

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy ]

How to cite this article:
Yezam Akhtar, Mohd Furqaan Ahmad, Saman Siddiqui. Effectiveness of Habb-e-Suranjan and Roghan-e-Farfiyun in the Management of Waja-ul-Rukba (Knee Pain): A Review. Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2025; 12(02):7-12.
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Yezam Akhtar, Mohd Furqaan Ahmad, Saman Siddiqui. Effectiveness of Habb-e-Suranjan and Roghan-e-Farfiyun in the Management of Waja-ul-Rukba (Knee Pain): A Review. Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2025; 12(02):7-12. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoush/article=2025/view=206672


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Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 12
Issue 02
Received 25/02/2025
Accepted 10/03/2025
Published 18/03/2025
Publication Time 21 Days
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