DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

Management of Greying of Hairs (Sheeb) and Use of Hair Dyes (Khizaab) in Unani Medicine

  • Rani, Seema (Department of Ilmul Saidla, Iqra Unani Medical College)
  • Received : 2018.05.05
  • Accepted : 2018.05.23
  • Published : 2018.05.31

Abstract

Greying of hairs or Canities (Sheeb) is a hair disorder characterized by premature graying of scalp hair, beard, moustache etc. In Unani system of medicine (USM), the causes of premature greying of hairs, concept behind graying of hairs, principles of treatment, preparations that prevent premature greying of hairs, regimen, systemic and local treatment to stimulate pigmentation and the most interesting point is the use of different type of hair dyes (khizabat) is all illustrated. Classical texts described black, red, blond and white hair dye preparations with formulae and method of use. Initially for the hair graying management, utilizing simple and complex substances from plants, minerals, metals and mixture of these was the main method, which satisfied the desire to change the colour of the hair. With the advancement in chemical science, dyes formulaes, method of formation and application are changed. But due to the awareness about demerits of chemical dyes, people are looking back towards the natural ways to combat hair greying and herbal hair dye is an alternative. This paper is an overview of Unani drugs of local and internal use for hair greying with special attention towards herbal dyes. Most commonly used herbs in khizaab with their actions and constituents has been summarized. This is an effort to globalize the benefits of Unani herbs in hair greying problem. In short, International demand for hair dyes has been steadily growing and there is a wide scope for exploring different aspects of hair greying treatment and dyes in USM.

Keywords

References

  1. Ahmed A, Jahan N, Wadud A, Imam H, Bilal A. Physicochemical And Biological Properties Of Adiantum Capillus-Veneris Linn: An Important Drug of Unani System of Medicine. International Journal of Current Research Review. 2012;4:70.
  2. Almaseehi ASIBYI. Kitabul Miat. Urdu translation CCRUM. Part 1st (New Delhi, India: Ministry of H and FW, Govt. of India), 2008.
  3. Amudhan MS, Begum VH. A Review on Phytochemical and pharmacological potential of Areca Catechu L. Seed. IJPSR. 2012;3:4151-4157.
  4. Anita S. Wanjari, S. Bhutada, Jadhao S, Desa P. Formulation & Evaluation of herbomineral natural hair colorant. 5th World Ayurveda Congress 2012 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. 7-10 Dec 2012. PA01.05.
  5. Anonymous. Qabadeen-e- Majeedi. 9th ed. (New Delhi, India: All India Unani Tibbi Conference), 1986.
  6. Arzani A. Tibbe Akbar. (Deoband, India: Faisal Publication), 1903.
  7. Arzani H A. Qarabadeen Qadri. (New Delhi, India: Aijaz Publishing House), 1998.
  8. Baitar I ZABA. Al Jameul Mufradat lil Advia wal Aghzia. (New Delhi, India: CCRUM). YNM.
  9. Begum F and Idris M. Unani cosmeceutical formulations (Advia-E-Muzayyana): An overview. International Journal of Herbal Medicine. 2016;4:162-167.
  10. Bhat AM and Qureshi AA. Significance of Personal Hygiene from Islamic Perspective. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science. 2013;10:35-39. https://doi.org/10.9790/0837-1053539
  11. Kokate CK, Purohit AP, Gokhale SB. Pharmacognosy. 13th ed. (New Delhi, India: Nirali Prakashan), 2002.
  12. Chopra RN, Nayar SL, Chopra IC. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants. (New Delhi, India: Published and Printed by National Institute of Science communication and Information Resources (CSIR)), 2002.
  13. Dymock W, Warden CJH, Hooper D. Pharmacographia Indica: A History of the principal drugs. Vol. I. (New Delhi, India: Srishti book distributors), 2005.
  14. Evans WC. Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy. 15th ed. (New Delhi, India: Elsevier), 2005.
  15. Gediya SK, Mistry RB, Patel UK, Blessy M, Jain HN. Herbal Plants: Used as Cosmetics. Scholars Research Library Journal of Natural. Production of Plant Resource. 2011:1:24-32.
  16. Ghani N. Khazainul Advia. 3rd ed. (New Delhi, India: Idarah Kitabul Shifa Delhi), 2011.
  17. Hakeem MA. Bustan al Mufradat. (New Delhi, India: Idara Kitab Al-shifa), 2002.
  18. Hakeem MAH. Mufradat Azeezi. CCRUM. (New Delhi, India: Mehar graphics), 2009.
  19. Hakeem Syed Safi-Uddin Ali. Unani Adviya Mufarrada. (New Delhi, India: Unani Adviya Mufrada), 2004.
  20. Hubal I. Kitabul Mukhtarat Fil Tibb. Urdu translation by CCRUM. Part. 2nd. (New Delhi, India: Ministry of H and FW, Govt. of India), 2004.
  21. Ibne Sina. Al Qanun Fil Tibb. Book V. English translation of the critical Arabic text. (New Delhi, India: Department of Islamic studies. Jamia Hamdard), YNM.
  22. Jarjani AH. Zakhira e Khawarizm Shahi. vol. 8. (New Delhi, India: Idara E Kitabushifa), YNM.
  23. Jeelani HG. Makhzanul Ilaj. vol. 2. (New Delhi, India: Idarae Kitabushifa), YNM.
  24. Kabeeruddin, Byaaz E Khas. (New Delhi, India: Aijaz Publications), YNM.
  25. Kabiruddin H. Beyaze Kabir. (New Delhi, India: Published by Hikmat book depo Hyderabad Dakan), p. 154, YNM.
  26. Kabiruddin H. Khawasul advia. (New Delhi, India: Published by Aijaz publishing house), YNM.
  27. Kabiruddin M. Makhzanul-Mufradat. (New Delhi, India: Published by Idarah Kitabul Shifa), YNM.
  28. Kapoor VP. Hair Cosmetics for Skin and Hair care, National Institute Of Botanical Researches, Lukhnow. 2005;4:306-314.
  29. Khan A. Qarabadeen Azam. Urdu translation by Hasrat. (New Delhi, India: Ejaz Publishing House), 1996.
  30. Khare CP. Indian Medicinal Plant: An Illustrated Dictionary. 1st ed. (New Delhi, India: Raj Kamal Electric Press), 2007.
  31. Majoosi ABA. Kamilus Sanaa. Urdu trans. by Kantoori GH. vol. I & II. (New Delhi, India: New Delhi: Idara Kitab-us-Shifa), 2010.
  32. Mallya R, Ravikumar P. Formulation and evaluation of natural hair colorants. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2015;7:347-349.
  33. Nadkerni. The Indian Materia medica. vol. 1. (New Delhi, India: Bombay popular prakashan), 2009.
  34. Nafees I. Kulliyate Nafeesi. Urdu Trans. By Kabeeruddin M. (New Delhi, India: IdaraKitab-us-Shifa), 1934.
  35. Naishadham P, Sushma PR, Dasika R, Tangirala S. Evaluation of Organic Hair Dye Formulation by an Environment Friendly Process. Int J Pharm Sci Rev Res. 2013;21:152-157.
  36. Prabhu.KH, Bhute AS. Plant based natural dyes and mordnats: A Review. Scholar Research Library. Journal of Natural Production Plant Resource. 2012;2:649-664.
  37. Qamri AMH. Ghana Mana. (New Delhi, India: CCRUM), YNM.
  38. Qashmi IA. (New Delhi, India: Kitabul-Mufradat Published by International printing press Aligarh), YNM.
  39. Radhika D, Mohan KVM, Sreenivasulu M, Reddy YS, Karthik TS. Hair Dye Poisoning-A Clinicopathological Approach and Review. J Biosci Tech. 2012;3:492-497.
  40. Rao YM, Shayeda, Sujata P. Formulation and evalution of commonly used natural hair colorants. Natural product radiance. 2008;7:45-48.
  41. Rastogi RP, Mehrotra BN. Compendium of Indian Medicinal Plants. vol. 1. (New Delhi, India: Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow and National Institute of Science Communication), 1999.
  42. Rayne S. Chemical profiles of essential oils and non-polar extractable from sumach a mini-review. Elec J Plant Food Chem. 2008;3:5-9.
  43. Razi ABMZ. Kitab al Hawi. Chapter 27. (New Delhi, India: CCRUM), 2005.
  44. Reza P, Gonbad A, Afzan A, Karimi E, Sinniah UR, Swamy MK. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology. 2015;18:433-438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejbt.2015.08.007
  45. Rukangira E. The African Herbal Industry: Constraints and Challenges "Erboristeria Domani", August 2001. CA 109/04/11.
  46. Rushd I. Kitabul-Kulliyat. (New Delhi, India: Urdu translation Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Govt. of India), 1987.
  47. Saeed M. Hamdard Pharmacopoeia of Estern Medicine ed. 2nd ed. (New Delhi, India: Sri Satguru publications), 1997.
  48. Sagarin E, Balsam MS. Cosmetics Science and technology. 2nd ed. (New Delhi, India: Wiley Interscience publishers), 2002.
  49. Sharma S. Chemical aspect of hair dyes or colors (a review). Paripex - Indian Journal of Research. 2015;4:1-5.
  50. Shimizu H. Shimizu's Textbook of Dermatology. (Hokkaido, Japan: Hokkaido University Press/Nakayama Shote), 2008.
  51. Tabri AR. Firdausul Hikmat. Urdu trans. by Hakeem MA Shah. (Deoband, India: Faisal Publication), 2002.
  52. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health http://www.womenshealth.gov 1-800-994-9662 TDD: 1-888-220-5446 (accessed on 05th May 2018).
  53. Van BE, Wayk, Wink M. Medicinal plants of the World. (Portland, USA: Timber Press), 2004.
  54. Yadav R, Yadav Nita, Kharya MD. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. Development and Evaluation of Polyherbal Formulation for Hair Colorant. 2014;5:901-907.
  55. Yaseen AHM. Amraze Jild. (Malegaon, India: Danish offset press), 2002.