Concept of Galactogogue (Mudirr-i-Laban) in view of Unani Medicine
Keywords:
Qilla al-Laban, Mudir-e-laban, Unani medicine, GalactogogueAbstract
The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for infants up to six months as the normal infant feeding method and considered “gold standard” of infant nutrition. In the first few days of neonatal life in exclusively breastfed infants, excessive weight loss and late birth weight catch-up are emerging problems. Lactation failure due to poor breastfeeding technique and insufficient breast milk production can cause several medical conditions in infants such as dehydration, hypernatremia, and hyperbilirubinemia. Synthetic drugs have significant adverse effects in both mother and infant. Mudirr-i-Laban (galactogogue) is the medications in Unani medicine that could help in increasing milk production to overcome the insufficient lactation without any adverse effect in mother and infant. Many herbs are used to increase breast milk production can easily and safely be added to the everyday diet. This review expands the concept of Mudirr-i-Laban (galatogogue) mentioned in Unani system of medicine and some common natural herbal galactogogue used in the management of Qilla al-Laban (oligogalactacea). Only few of them have been experimentally studied. Studies are needed to gives verification for the mechanism of action of these herbs as galactogogue.
References
M. Gupta and B. Shaw, “A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial for Evaluation of Galactogogue Activity of Asparagus racemosus Willd”, Iran J Pharm Res Winter, Vol. 10, Issue. 1, pp. 167–172, 2011.
R.A. Lawrence, R.M. Lawrence, “Breastfeeding: A guide for the medical profession”, St. Louis, MO: Mosby, 5th ed., 1999.
C. Hillervik-Lindquist, Y. Hofvander, S. Sjolin, “Studies on perceived breast milk insufficiency. III. Consequences for breast milk consumption and growth”, Acta Paediatr Scand, Vol. 80, Issue. 3, pp. 297-303, 1991.
N. Mohrbacher, J. Stock, “The breastfeeding answer book”, Schaumburg, IL: La Leche League International, 3rd revised edition, 2003.
A. Montgomery, N. Wight, “Use of Galactagogues in Initiating or Augmenting Maternal Milk Supply”, The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol Committee, 2004.
A.A. Zuppa, C. Sindico, Orichi et al, “Safety and efficacy of galactogogues: substances that induce, maintain and increase breast milk production”, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue. 2, pp. 162-174, 2010.
I. Sina, “Al Qanoon Fil Tib (Urdu trans. by Kantoori GH)”, Vol II, Idara Kitabul Shifa, New Delhi, pp. 367-369, 2007.
A. Khan, Al Akseer (Urdu trans. by Kabeeruddin)”, Idara Kitabul Shifa, New Delhi, pp. 827, 2011.
A. Arzani, “Tibbe Akbar”, Faisal publication, Deoband, pp. 362-364, 1890.
M. Arzani, “Mizan e Tib”, Idara kitabul Shifa, New Delhi, pp.128, 2002.
A.M.Z. Razi, “Kitab al Hawi”, Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, New Delhi, pp.156, 2001.
R. Tabri, “Firdaus al Hikmat”, Idara Kitabul Shifa, New Delhi, pp. 260, 2002.
I. Baiter, “Al Jamili Mufridat Al Adviyah”, Vol 4, Shristhi Book Distributors, pp. 73-74, 2005.
M. Kabeeruddin, “Ilmul Advia Nafeesi”, Ejaz Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 238-266, 2007.
I. Jurjani, “Tarjuma e Zakheerae Khawarzam Shahi (Urdu trans. By Khan AH), Vol II Idara Kitabul Shifa, New Delhi, pp. 216-217, 2010.
A. Khan, “Haziq”, Madina Publishing Company, Karachi, Pakistan, pp. 77-78, 1983.
J.J. Evans, “Oxytocin in the human – regulation of derivations and destinations”’ European Journal of Endocrinology, Vol. 137, pp. 559-571, 1997.
A. Sultana, A. Begum, S. Sultana, K. Asma, “Usefulness of Polyherbal Unani Formulation for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labour: A Uncontrolled Study”, Altern Integ Med 4, pp. 184, 2015.
K. Mohd, Kanzul Advia Mufredah”, University Publication Unit, Aligarh, pp. 210, 393-395, 1985.
H.M. Kabeeruddin, “Makhzanul Mufradat Al Maroof Khawasul Advia”, Ejaz Publication House, New Delhi, pp. 97, 163, 250, 266, 281, 400, 2007.
F. Ahmad, M. Aslam, Q. Nizami, “Classification of Unani Drugs”, Fine Offset Works, Delhi, pp.171, 2005.
N.Ghani, “Khazainul Advia”, Idara Kitabul Shifa, New Delhi, pp. 202, 208, 227, 293, 321, 336, 402, 509, 542, 553, 853, 1061, 1271, 1272, 2005.
M.A. Hakeem, “Bustan ul Mufradat”, Idara Kitabul Shifa, New Delhi, pp.81-102, 2002.
M. Shah, “The General Principles of Avicenna’s Canon of Medicine”, Idara Kitabul Shifa, New Delhi, India, 2007.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Authors contributing to this journal agree to publish their articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing third parties to share their work (copy, distribute, transmit) and to adapt it, under the condition that the authors are given credit and that in the event of reuse or distribution, the terms of this license are made clear.
Download Article Template
