18/04/2026
Drug Profile: Baad Aaward باد آورد (Fagonia arabica), (Dhamasa)
1. General Information
Unani Name: Baad Aawurd, Dhamasa
Botanical Name: Fagonia arabica Linn.
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Common Names: Dhamasa (Hindi/Urdu), Fagonia (English)
2. Description (Morphology)
Fagonia arabica is a small, thorny shrub that grows in dry and desert areas.
It has thin branches with sharp spines.
Leaves are small and divided (compound).
Flowers are small, usually pink or purple.
The whole plant is used as medicine.
3. Temperament (Mizaj)
Cold and Dry (Barid Yabis) – 2nd Degree
This means it has a cooling and drying effect on the body.
4. Parts Used
Whole plant (aerial parts)
Leaves, stems, and flowers
5. Actions (Af‘aal)
According to Unani medicine, Fagonia arabica has the following actions:
Blood purifier (Musaffi-e-Dam)
Anti-inflammatory (Muhallil-e-Waram)
Diuretic (Mudirr-e-Baul)
Antipyretic (reduces fever)
Analgesic (pain reliever)
Liver tonic (Muqawwi-e-Kabid)
Detoxifier
Immunity booster
Cleanses skin (Jali)
6. Therapeutic Uses
🩺 1. Blood and Skin Diseases
Acne, eczema, itching
Psoriasis
Wounds and ulcers
Purifies blood and improves skin health
🩺 2. Liver Disorders
Hepatitis
Jaundice
Weak liver function
It strengthens the liver and helps remove toxins.
🩺 3. Fever (Humma)
Useful in simple and chronic fever
Traditionally used in eruptive fevers
🩺 4. Urinary Disorders
Burning urination
Low urine output
Helps in detox through urine
🩺 5. Respiratory Disorders
Cough
Asthma
🩺 6. General Uses
Body pain
Weak immunity
Allergies
Supportive role in chronic diseases
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7. Dosage
Powder (Safoof): 3–5 grams
Decoction (Joshanda): 40–50 ml
⚠️ Dose should be adjusted by a qualified Unani physician.
8. Method of Use
Taken as decoction (boiled in water)
Powder taken with water or honey
Used externally for washing wounds
9. Adverse Effects
Generally safe in normal doses
Excess use may cause:
Excess cooling effect
Weakness in some individuals
10. Correctives (Musleh)
Honey
Liquorice (Asl-us-Soos)
11. Substitutes (Badal)
Shahtara (Fumaria indica)
Chiraita (Swertia chirata)
12. Compound Formulations
Sharbat-e-Dhamasa
Khamira Gaozaban Ambari
Dawa ul Misk
Blood purifier formulations in Unani medicine
13. Phytochemical Constituents
It contains:
Flavonoids
Saponins
Alkaloids
Triterpenoids
Phenolic compounds
These compounds give antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
14. Research Highlights
Modern studies suggest:
Antioxidant activity
Liver-protective effect
Antibacterial properties
Possible anticancer potential
⚠️ Disclaimer (For Awareness Use)
This information is for educational purposes only. Use of any Unani medicine should be done under the supervision of a qualified Unani physician.
