International Journal of Islamic and Complementary Medicine

EVALUATION OF HERBAL MEDICINES AND ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Over time, the use of herbal medicines has increased rapidly. This is influenced by several main
factors, including the relatively cheap price and avoiding concerns about the side effects of
chemical drugs. In practice, screening tests need to be carried out on a drug product that will
be marketed, one of which is through a toxicity test. The use of animal models as experimental
materials provides invaluable information in many aspects of pathophysiology, treatment, and
diagnosis of human disease. Without exception, research on traditional ingredients also relies
heavily on animals in in vivo, in situ, and in vitro experiments. This study uses a literature
review with a descriptive approach based on secondary literature derived from Google Scholar,
PubMed, and Science Direct. Research conducted on animals regarding herbal medicine can
provide valuable insights into a herbal remedy. Selecting the appropriate animal for a study is
crucial to obtain scientifically convincing results. Animals used for pharmacological studies
should be standard species. Rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, and dogs are often used in
traditional herbal medicine research. Moreover, herbal materials used for pharmacological
research should be standardized to control quality and ensure the reproducibility of
experimental outcomes. The standardization of herbal medicine should encompass species
identification (name, origin, description, and purity), extraction procedures, chemical analysis
of major and bioactive compounds, heavy metals, pesticides, and storage stability.

PROPHETIC MEDICINE AND HERBS IN ORAL CARE A REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Arshee Hashmi — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Prophetic medicine comprises the teaching of the prophet Mohammad with regards to nutrition, hygiene, sickness, cure and prevention of the ailments. “Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) would visit an ill person, he would said:‘[O Allah,] make the harm go away, Lord of mankind, and heal him, You are the Healer, there is no healing except your healing, a healing that does not leave any sickness. Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet (PBUH) is the remedy for well-being, good health and soul. Prophetic medicines promote healing, prevention and cure of ailments. The review article is an effort to explore detailed analysis of prophetic medicines and natural herbs in oral care. The article is focused on the uses of miswak, honey, black seed, olives, senna and idhkhir for oral therapeutic uses. The studies, experiments and research have demonstrated that the prophetic medicines and herbs provide benefits in oral care. However, the research conducted on some herbs are limited to in vitro studies, thus further studies are required to be carried out on animals or humans to achieve accurate results. Furthermore, other herbs mentioned in prophetic medicines like tannumah (aloes), daghabis (dill seed), dates, cortus, need to be explored and further studied for therapeutic use in oral care.

INDIAN COSTUS IN ISLAMIC, AYURVEDA, TCM AND MODERN MEDICINE, A REVIEW ON ANTIMICROBIAL ACTION

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Indian Costus species has been mentioned as an herbal remedy for infections in Islamic, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) literature as well. Using the Indian costus to treat disease is one of the cross-cultural practices, just like cupping therapy and meditation. This would mean that it is safe and beneficial. In the saying (Hadith) of the prophet of Islam, it was prescribed to treat pharyngitis and pleurisy (Ahmad et al., 2009). In TCM, Costus root (Guang Mu Xiang) powder is used to treat gastroenteritis and tenesmus (Nystrom, 2015). In Ayurveda, it is used as a spasmolytic and antiparasitic for intestinal disease (Pandey et al., 2007). Among the pharmacological benefits of costus is the antimicrobial effect. This includes the antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic action of the substances to be discussed here. We did a focus on the antimicrobial effect in the three systems, compared and concluded findings through modern medicine to verify the evidence here.

EFFECTIVENESS OF ACUPUNCTURE IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN (LBP): LITERATURE REVIEW

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) or Low Back Pain (NPB) is pain between the costal and gluteal margins that persists for over three months. LPB is a common disease. Fifty percent of the world's population is estimated to experience LBP by 30, and 70% of the population will experience LBP at some point in their adulthood. There is no gold standard for LBP therapy, so the therapy needed depends on the patient. One of the therapies used is acupuncture therapy. In a randomized clinical trial, acupuncture therapy demonstrated greater effectiveness in reducing pain intensity for patients with chronic LBP compared to administering oral baclofen at a dose of 30 mg/day. Another study in Germany with 1162 research subjects also found that providing acupuncture therapy in the treatment of chronic LBP had more significant efficacy on the patient's pain and functional status than conventional therapy.

SPIRITUALITY AND RESILIENCE IN MEDICAL STUDENTS; A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Farhan Hilmy, Nanang Wiyono, Yunia Hastami, Siti Munawaroh — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Resilience plays a very important role for medical students. The formation of resilience in overcoming
problems is closely related to spirituality. Spirituality helps individuals see problems as part of the
learning and growth process. The aim of this research is to identify whether there is a positive
relationship between the level of spirituality and the level of resilience. This research is an analytical
observational research with a cross sectional approach. Sampling was carried out using a random
sampling technique with a total research sample of 100 medical students. Measurement of the level
of spirituality was carried out using the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) questionnaire, while
measurement of the level of resilience was carried out with the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale
(CD-RISC 25) questionnaire. Bivariate analysis of the two variables used the Spearman correlation
test. The result of the bivariate analysis test using Spearman obtained a significance value of p<0,05
which shows that the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable is
significant. The level of spirituality and the level of resilience is positively correlated in medical
students.

RUQYAH: LISTENING TO QURANIC VERSES, A DISEASE TREATMENT STRATEGY

Bibi Kulsoom — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The global Muslim population has surpassed two million, and Islamic principles emphasize accepting teachings from the Holy Quran and Sunnah for theoretical and practical guidance. Among these teachings is the recommendation to seek healing through reciting the Quran, known as 'Ruqyah Shar'iyya.' Despite its significance, medical professionals in Muslim-majority countries often need more awareness of Ruqyah, leading to an overreliance on pharmacological treatments with potential side effects. This study aims to increase awareness among healthcare providers about authentic and updated knowledge regarding Islamic teachings related to disease treatment through listening to the Quran and supplications. Through a descriptive literature review, the research explores critical terms such as Ruqyah, shifa (healing), treatment by Quran, spiritual treatment, Islamic treatment, and supplication in various sources, including the Quran, Hadith books, Google Scholar, and PubMed. While pharmacological treatments remain the primary approach for many diseases, this study suggests that non-pharmacological strategies, such as Quran recitation (Ruqyah) and specific supplications, align with the recommendations of Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ). Training doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers in the Muslim community to incorporate Ruqyah into their practice or involving Ruqyah professionals for Muslim patients can offer additional treatment options. This approach promotes healing without side effects and enhances patients' patience, satisfaction, and overall well-being. Such practices improve quality of life and foster trust in the doctor-patient relationship.