Arq Kasni Medicine Details

Arq Kasni, is an Unani medicine. Its name is due to its chief ingredient Tukhm Kasni (Cichorium intybus seed). Arq Kasni is prepared by aqueous distillation of chicory seeds. It is useful in diseases of the liver, excessive thirst, and urinary diseases. It reduces inflammation of the liver, and is effective in the treatment of hepatitis.

Unani System of medicine evolved in Greece, and was first introduced to India by the Arabs. It is also called as Greco-Arab medicine, Unani Tibb, Arabian medicine, or Islamic medicine. Hippocrates is known as the father of this system of medicine. The theoretical framework of Unani medicine is based on his teachings.

It is a traditional medicinal system, and commonly practiced in South Asia. The origins of Unani medicines are found in the doctrines of the ancient Greek physicians Hippocrates, and Galen. It was later developed, and refined through systematic experiment by the Arabs. Unani medicines are prepared from medicinal plants, minerals, animals products, etc. In Unani medicine, single drugs or their combinations in raw forms are preferred over compound formulations. The naturally occurring drugs used in this system are usually free from any side effects.

Ingredients of Arq Kasni

Tukhme Kasni (Cichorium intybus seed) 250gm

1. Water 5 liter
2. Preparation: The seeds are soaked in water for 24 hours to get the infusion. Next morning, it is distilled by Quraambiq or reflaxing apparatus. From 5 liter infusion, 3 liter distillate is obtained.
3. Chief Ingredient: Tukhme Kasni (Cichorium intybus seed) Kasni seeds have hepatoprotective activity, and prevent damage to the liver. It also prevents fatty the liver.

Action of Arq Kasni

1. Musakkin Safra wa Dam (Blood, and bile sedative)
2. Nafe Suda Haar (Beneficial in Headache)
3. Mohallil Auram (Resolvant)
4. Musakkin Atash (Thirst sedative)
5. Coolant, refrigerant
6. Demulcent

Uses of Arq Kasni

1. Swelling, and enlargement of the liver
2. Warm Jiger (Hepatitis), cirrhosis of the liver, jaundice, dropsy, Bilious Liver
3. Antiphlogistic (Reducing inflammation or fever)
4. Atash (Thirst)
5. Suda Haar (Headache)
6. Polydipsia (Excessive Thirst)
7. Biliousness of the Kidney & Bladder
8. Painful urination, Burning Micturition
9. Bilious heat

The Dosage of Arq Kasni

The dosage of Ark Kasni is 125 ml before breakfast.

Dietary Advice

1. Do not drink alcohol.
2. Avoid fried foods, excessive salt, sugary foods, maida, artificial sweeteners, and food which is difficult to digest.
3. Eat more of citrus fruits, carrots, beetroot, broccoli, walnuts, blueberries, avocados, cabbage, cauliflower, and other fresh fruits, and vegetable.