Vector-Control Potential of Unani Medicines: A Review of Classical Unani Texts and Contemporary Scientific Literature.
Journal
Journal of vector borne diseases
ISSN: 0972-9062
Titre abrégé: J Vector Borne Dis
Pays: India
ID NLM: 101212761
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
29 Jan 2024
29 Jan 2024
Historique:
received:
31
10
2023
accepted:
11
01
2024
medline:
30
1
2024
pubmed:
30
1
2024
entrez:
30
1
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Vector-borne diseases pose substantial global health challenges, with a notable impact in India as well. Effective vector control strategies are crucial to mitigating these diseases as there are no effective vaccines available. Synthetic chemicals are widely used but concerns about safety and environmental impact have prompted exploration of alternative, natural solutions. Unani medicine offers a potential source of natural products. This study aims to systematically review classical Unani texts and contemporary scientific literature to evaluate the vector control potential of Unani medicines. A comprehensive review of classical Unani texts was carried out to compile data on herbal and mineral substances suggested in Unani Medicine for control of insects. Furthermore, electronic databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct were explored for research studies evaluating the insect-repellent, larvicidal, and insecticidal activities of the Unani medicines recommended in these texts. Time restriction was not imposed to ensure the comprehensive retrieval of pertinent and up-to-date information. From classical Unani texts, 29 drugs were identified for control of insects, primarily of plant origin from diverse botanical families. Recent scientific investigations have confirmed the insect-repellent, insecticidal, and larvicidal activities of 19 of these Unani medicines against various insect species, including mosquitoes. These findings underscore the potential of Unani medicines as natural source for vector control. However, further research is essential to explore mechanism, delivery methods, and optimal concentrations for developing effective vector-control formulations.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND OBJECTIVES
UNASSIGNED
Vector-borne diseases pose substantial global health challenges, with a notable impact in India as well. Effective vector control strategies are crucial to mitigating these diseases as there are no effective vaccines available. Synthetic chemicals are widely used but concerns about safety and environmental impact have prompted exploration of alternative, natural solutions. Unani medicine offers a potential source of natural products. This study aims to systematically review classical Unani texts and contemporary scientific literature to evaluate the vector control potential of Unani medicines.
METHODS
METHODS
A comprehensive review of classical Unani texts was carried out to compile data on herbal and mineral substances suggested in Unani Medicine for control of insects. Furthermore, electronic databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct were explored for research studies evaluating the insect-repellent, larvicidal, and insecticidal activities of the Unani medicines recommended in these texts. Time restriction was not imposed to ensure the comprehensive retrieval of pertinent and up-to-date information.
RESULTS
RESULTS
From classical Unani texts, 29 drugs were identified for control of insects, primarily of plant origin from diverse botanical families. Recent scientific investigations have confirmed the insect-repellent, insecticidal, and larvicidal activities of 19 of these Unani medicines against various insect species, including mosquitoes.
INTERPRETATION CONCLUSION
UNASSIGNED
These findings underscore the potential of Unani medicines as natural source for vector control. However, further research is essential to explore mechanism, delivery methods, and optimal concentrations for developing effective vector-control formulations.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38287745
doi: 10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_173_23
pii: 01196045-990000000-00034
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
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