DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2025.v13i08.021

Pages: 1279-1282

Background: Ishal (Purgation), a well-described Rgimen in the Unani system of medicine, corresponds closely to process of Purgation in Contemporary System of Medicine that means process of removing waste or undesirable things from the body, usually through the bowels. Objective: This paper aims to critically review the concept of Ishal (Purgation) through the lens of Unani classical test books and Manuscripts and do comparison of it with modern medical understanding. It underscores the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies in the condition of excessive Ishal (Purgation)in Unani Medicine and Contemporary Updated Modern Medical System. Modern references include textbooks like Textbook of Pathology, and peer-reviewed clinical guidelines. A comparative evaluation was performed to highlight similarities and differences in diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion: It reflects that Ishal (Purgation) is a comprehensive and an important regimen in Unani Medicine with its vast use in prevention of various diseases and a simultaneously occurrence of various ill effects on Human body if it is used injudiciously may lead to various adverse reactions on different systems of Human body.