TLDR Combining modern and Unani medicine may improve BPH treatment with fewer side effects.
The review explores the integration of modern and Unani medicine in understanding and treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in men over 50. It highlights the modern scientific understanding of BPH, including hormonal and inflammatory factors, and compares it with Unani concepts of humoral imbalance. While modern treatments like pharmacotherapy and surgery can have side effects, Unani medicine offers natural, multi-herbal remedies with anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, such as Nepeta ruderalis and Zingiber officinale, which may alleviate symptoms with fewer side effects. The review suggests that combining these perspectives could enhance BPH management and reduce dependence on more invasive treatments.
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