Clinical Efficacy of Fasd (Venesection) in Ḍaghṭ al Dam Qawī (Hypertension): Case Series

Abstract

aghṭ al Dam Qawī (Hypertension), a disorder that results in persistently elevated blood pressure,
is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and accounts for around 13% of global fatalities. About
1.28 billion adults between the ages of 30 and 79 are afflicted worldwide, however only 54% of adults are
aware of the illness. It is more common in low- and middle-income nations; in India, 25.3% of adults are
afflicted. To properly manage hypertension, lifestyle modifications like a healthier diet and more exercise, as
well as routine blood pressure checks, are essential. Fasd (Venesection) is suggested as an alternate course of
therapy and in some cases as a first line of therapy, by the Unani medical system, with the ideology of the
concept of Ḍaghṭ al Dam Qawī (Unani Medical term for hypertension) under the broad term- Imtila (Plethora).
This method addresses the challenges that patients encounter while using traditional medications
and provides a cost-effective substitute for treating Ḍaghṭ al Dam Qawī. According to the Unani System of
Medicine, hypertension, or Ḍaghṭ al Dam Qawī, is a condition linked to an individual's humoral and
temperamental imbalances. Unani medicine uses herbal medicines, dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and
therapeutic procedures like Fasd (venesection) to treat Ḍaghṭ al Dam Qawī. In order to properly manage this
condition, Unani practitioners place a strong emphasis on comprehensive therapeutic approaches that
integrate physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
Comprehending the intricate pathophysiology of Ḍaghṭ al Dam Qawī is crucial for formulating all-
encompassing management plans. The purpose of this case study is to evaluate the impact of traditional Unani
regimen therapy, Fasd (Venesection), on lowering the systolic and diastolic blood pressure of three patients
who were diagnosed patients of hypertension.