Research Article | Open Access
Volume 2025 - 2 | Article ID 289 | http://dx.doi.org/10.51521/WJCAM.2025.2102
Academic Editor: John Bose
Dr.
Atoofa1, Dilshad Ali2, S.M. Abbas Zaidi3
1PG Scholar (MD), Department of Amraz-e-Jild Wa Tazeeniyat, Hakim Syed
Ziaul Hasan Govt. Unani Medical College, Bhopal (M.P), India.
2Associate Professor, Department of Amraz-e-Jild Wa Tazeeniyat, Hakim
Syed Ziaul Hasan Govt.Unani Medical College, Bhopal (M.P), India.
3Assistant Professor, Department of Moalajat, Hakim Syed Ziaul Hasan
Govt. Unani Medical College, Bhopal (M.P), India.
*Corresponding Author:
Dr. Atoofa, PG Scholar (MD),
Department of Amraz-e-Jild Wa Tazeeniyat, Hakim Syed Ziaul Hasan Govt. Unani
Medical College, Bhopal (M.P), India; email: atufakhalid2212@gmail.com
Citation: Dr. Atoofa, Dilshad Ali, S.M. Abbas Zaidi (2025) A Scoping Review of Unani Medicinal Herbs Used to Treat Acne Vulgaris. World J Cosmetol Aesth Med, 2(1);1-7.
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Abstract
Acne
vulgaris (Buthūr Labaniyya) is among the most prevalent dermatological
conditions worldwide, often leading to low self-esteem and negatively impacting
the quality of life. Conventional treatments have been widely used, but
prolonged use has caused the emergence of resistance against acne-causing pathogens.
This paper explores the therapeutic potential of medicinal herbs mentioned in
classical Unani literature approach to treating acne. A comprehensive detailed
search was conducted using classical Unani texts and modern scientific
databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar to identify Unani medicinal herbs
with anti-acne properties. Various clinical studies have reported that the
selected herbal drugs exhibit significant anti-acne effects, though further
research is needed to determine the specific chemical constituents responsible
for these properties. Among the plant parts, roots were the most frequently
mentioned for their therapeutic benefits.
This
paper provides an updated overview of the most widely reported active
ingredients with anti-acne effects. Unani medicine offers a promising for
preventing and treating acne vulgaris, also providing an affordable and
comparatively safer option with minimal adverse effects when used consistently.
Keywords: Acne vulgaris, Unani Herbal drugs, Anti-acne properties, Buthuֿr Labaniyya
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