Sherbat Bazoori is a Unani medicine. It is a Sharbat of seeds. Bazer means seed and its plural is Bazoor (seeds). Because seeds are included in this formulation particularly, it is called Bazoori. Sharbat or Syrup means the sweet syrup compound, prepared from decoction, infusion, and water extract of either dry fruits or herbs or seeds etc. Sharbat Bazoori is indicated in Diseases of the Liver-Gall Bladder, Stomach and Kidney disorders, Bilious Liver and Urinary Disorders.
The chief ingredient of Sharbat Bazoori is Beikh Kasni (Cichorium intybus root). Kasni roots are known as Chicory in English. They are scientifically proven to protect liver and treat liver disorders. The roots are also used to treat mild urinary disorders.
Chicory roots are used an adjuvant in digestive complaints and lack of appetite. The roots contain bitter sesquiterpenes which could stimulate appetite and the choleretic activity observed in animal studies supports the use in digestive disorders. Chicory roots are tonic, a blood purifier, against internal and external bleeding, catarrh of the stomach, and jaundice.
Types of Sharbat Bazoori
Sharbat Bazoori is of three types. According to Mizaj these are called Barid, Haar and Motadil.
Sharbat Bazoori Haar: The mijaz or temperament of drug is Hot or Haar.
Sharbat Bazoori Barid: The mijaz or temperament of drug is Cold or Barid.
Sharbat Bazoori Motadil: The mijaz or temperament of drug is Normal or Motadil.
About Unani System of medicine
Unani System of medicine evolved Greece and was first introduced to India by the Arabs. It is also called as Greco-Arab medicine, Unani tibb, Arabian medicine, or Islamic medicine. Hippocrates is known as the father of this system of medicine. The theoretical framework of Unani medicine is based on his teachings.
It is traditional medicinal system and commonly practiced in South Asia. The origins of Unani medicine are found in the doctrines of the ancient Greek physicians Hippocrates and Galen. It was later developed and refined through systematic experiment by the Arabs. Unani medicine are prepared from medicinal plants, minerals, animals products etc. In Unani medicine, single drugs or their combinations in raw forms are preferred over compound formulations. The naturally occurring drugs used in this system are usually free from any side effects.
Sherbat Bazoori Haar
It is beneficial in Barid (cold) ailment of liver, cures Broodat (coldness) of liver and stomach, beneficial in gurda (kidney) and masana (urinary bladder) ailments.
Ingredients of Sharbat Bazoori Haar
- Beikh Kasni (Cichorium intybus root) 75gm
- Beikh Badiyan (Foeniculum vulgare root) 50gm
- Tukhme Kasni (Cichorium intybus seed) 50gm
- Tukhme Karafs (Apium graveolence seed) 25gm
- Beikh Karafs (Apium graveolence seed) 25gm
- Tukhme Kasoos Basurra Basta (Cuscuta reflexa seed, in cloth bag) 25gm
- Sugar 1 kg
Preparation: Soak the drugs in water for 24 hour. Make decoction of all drugs in water and obtain filtrate, then mix sugar in filtrate and make Qiwam (Basic Solution of Particular consistency).
Sherbat Bazoori Braid
It is particularly used in liver’s hot problems. It is used as Mudir Bol (Diuretic), Mudir Hez (Emmenagogue) and in high fevers.
Ingredients of Sharbat Bazoori Braid
- Beikh Kasni (Cichorium intybus root) 20gm
- Tukhme Kharpaza (Cucumis melo seed) 15gm
- Tukhme Khayar (Cucumis sativus seed, fruit) 15gm
- Tukhm Khyarzah (Cucumis melo var: utilissimus seed) 15gm
- Maghz Tukhme Tarbooz (Citrullus vulgaris seed kernel) 8gm
- Sugar 1kg
Preparation: Soak the drugs in water for 24 hour. Make decoction of all drugs in water and obtain filtrate, then mix sugar in filtrate and make Qiwam (Basic Solution of Particular consistency).
Uses of Sherbat Bazoori Braid
- It is Useful in various diseases of the liver, kidney and bladder.
- It Removes biliousness of liver. It Induces urination and removes pain while urinating.
- It Reduces fever caused by hepatic heat.
Sherbat Bazoori Motadil
It eliminates the waste products of Jiger (liver) Gurda (kidney) and Rehem (uterus).
Ingredients of Sharbat Bazoori Motadil
- Beikh Kasni (Cichorium intybus root) 50gm
- Tukhme Kasni (Cichorium intybus seed) 25gm
- Tukhme Kharpaza (Cucumis melo seed) 25gm
- Tukhme Khayar (Cucumis sativus seed) 25gm
- Tukhm Khyarzah (Cucumis melo var: utilissimus seed) 25gm
- Beikh Badiyan (Foeniculum vulgare root)
- Sugar 1 kg
Preparation: Soak the drugs in water for 24 hour. Make decoction of all drugs in water and obtain filtrate, then mix sugar in filtrate and make Qiwam (Basic Solution of Particular consistency).
Uses of Sharbat Bazoori Motadil
- It removes biliousness of liver, kidney and bladder by inducing excessive urination.
- It reduces fever caused by hepatic heat.
- It is indicated in sluggish liver, jaundice, renal and bladder calculus, painful urination, biliousness of the kidney & bladder, and hematuria.
- It is indicated in discharge of the lochia after delivery.
Dosage of Sharbat Bazoori
25-50ml mixed with cold water twice daily.
Dietary Advice
- Do not drink alcohol.
- Avoid fried foods, excessive salt, sugary foods, maida, artificial sweeteners and food which is difficult to digest.
- Eat more of citrus fruits, carrots, beetroot, broccoli, walnuts, blueberries, avocados, cabbage, cauliflower and other fresh fruits and vegetable.