Short Communication
Year: 2020 | Month: September | Volume: 10 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 304-309
Shikanji or Sikanjabeen - A Unani Pharmacopoeial Dosage Form
Anju1, Mohammad Idris2
1Research Associate, Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, New Delhi, India
2Principal & Head, PG Department of Ilm-us-Saidla, Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College & Hospital, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, India
Corresponding Author: Anju
ABSTRACT
Shikanji is an altered or corrupt nomenclature of Sikanjabeen. Shikanji, a popular cold drink in the northern India, owes its origin to Sikanjabeen, a Unani pharmacopoeial dosage form. Generally, it is considered to be a cold drink, especially used during summer season. Originally, it is known as Sikanjabeen Sada prepared as a mixture of vinegar and honey. Besides, it is made of various herbs in its different formulations used for a variety of clinical conditions. In Unani system of medicine, a number of pharmacopoeial formulations of Sikanjabeen have been mentioned as nutraceutical (aghiza-e-dawaee), i.e., medicinal drinks and drugs (advia) for a number of ailments ranging from gastrointestinal, liver, urogenital to cardiovascular disorders.
Key words: Shikanji, Sikanjabeen and its different types, Oxymel, Unani dosage form