A Review on Concept of Leucorrhoea (Sailanur rehm) in Unani System of Medicine

Masuma Zaki; Lubna Fatima; Wajeeha Begum

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

A Review on Concept of Leucorrhoea (Sailanur rehm) in Unani System of Medicine

Masuma Zaki, Lubna Fatima, Wajeeha Begum

Abstract :

Sailanur rehm is an Arabic term which literally means excessive uterine flow. In Unani system of medicine any discharge from genital tract other than blood is named as Sailanur rehm (Leucorrhoea). Vaginal discharge or Leucorrhoea is one of the major causes for gynaecologic consultation in the world. Ancient Unani physicians elaborately described about Sailanur rehm. Vast literature is available in Unani texts about the nature of disease, types, causes, pathophysiology along with different treatment modalities. According to eminent Unani physician Masihul Mulk Hakim Ajmal khan, it adversely affects the health status of a woman and ignorance in its treatment may lead to complication like infertility