A Case of Management of Pruritus (Hikka) by Unani Medicine
Keywords:
Hikka, Kharish Khushk, Pruritus, Unani Medicine
Abstract
A lot of cases have been reported by Unani physicians in their literature where they shared about the miraculous
effect of Unani treatment in various diseases. When it comes to treatments of skin diseases this system
has a lot to offer. Hikka (Pruritus) or Kharishkhushk is a skin disease that is characterized by Intense itching
with rashes. One patient suffering from Hikka came to the hospital of the National Institute of Unani Medicine
(NIUM), Bengaluru. He was treated in 10 days by using Unani medicines Alu Bukhara (Prunusdomesticus),
Tamar Hindi (Tamarindusindica) and Shahtara (Fumeriaofficinalis) orally as well as Roghan Gul (Rose oil) and
Sirka (Vinegar) locally.
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Published
2020-01-27
How to Cite
Tasfiya Hakeem Ansari, Prof. Mohd. Zulkifle, Dr. Mohammad Ruman Khan. (2020). A Case of Management of Pruritus (Hikka) by Unani Medicine. The Indian Practitioner, 73(1), 34-35. Retrieved from https://articles.theindianpractitioner.com/index.php/tip/article/view/914
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Case Reports
