Concept of Cosmetics in the light of Classical Unani Literature.

Anas, Mohammad; Faiz, Abul; Fatima, Shireen; Rahman, Ziaur

Since very ancient period Unani physicians has paid great attention toward the use of cosmetics. Unani literature is very rich in cosmeceutical formulations taking care of appearance and dealing with cosmetic diseases in humans. In Unani classical text like Kitab-ul-Mansoori, Al-Hawifil- Tib, Kamiul-us-Sana, Al-Qanoon-fit-Tib, Zakheera-e-Khwarzam Shahi, the details of cosmetics are mentioned under the headings of Tazeeniyaat. There are several single drugs or compound formulations described in Unani classical text. The use of Unani cosmetics is splendid because of its low cost, no side effect, easily available preparation. There are several Unani cosmeceuticals are described in unani classical text like Solid Cosmeceutical (Ghaza, Ghaliya, Kajal), Semi-solid Cosmeceutical (Tila, Zimad, Ubtan) and Liquid cosmeceutical (Ghusool, Pashoya).

CLASSICAL literature; COSMETICS; DRUG side effects; DOSAGE forms of drugs

Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics, 2019, Vol 9, p851

2250-1177

Academic Journal

10.22270/jddt.v9i3-s.2994