Abstract

HAB-E-PAPITA: THE MAGIC BULLET FOR GUT WELLNESS

Anam Athar* and Abdul Aziz Khan

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Abstract

The Unani system of medicine is famous for its herbal preparations that are effective with minimal side effects. In clinical practice now, there is greater reliance on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disease, which is a cause of concern because they offer side effects in the long term. This emphasizes the pressing need for the discovery of safe and effective herbal substitutes. Unani classical texts and pharmacopeial sources document a vast array of hepatoprotective and gut-supporting medication, of which Habb-e- Papita has been highly promising. Its pharmacological activity and therapeutic utility have been examined in several studies. The current review attempts to critically evaluate the constituents, traditional claims, and clinical efficacy of Habb-e-Papita in the treatment of GI dysfunction.

Keywords: Unani medicine, Anorexia, Herb.