Effect of ShiyÄf of Gond-i-Babul and Kafoor in Kathrat-i-Hayd (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)-A Randomized Controlled Study

Kathrat-i-Haydor Ifraat-i-Hayd meansis excessivemenstrual blood loss either in amount or duration.Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) or menorrhagia isone of the most frequently encountered symptoms in gynaecology. It is definedas menstruation periods at regular cycle but with an excessive flow which maylast more than 7 days. Menorrhagia can cause menstrual bleeding of more than 80ml in each cycle..Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a benign yetdebilitating social and health condition.Medical management for HMB in conventional medicine hasdifferent side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms, liver disease,obesity, and thromboembolic diseases. Moreover, hypoestrogenic state as a sideeffect of these therapies can lead to rapid bone demineralization andmenopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness and hot flushes and so on, whichreduce the quality of life.Unani medicine is the oldest system that prevails till datewith its effective remedies. Shabat-i-Anjabar, Qurs-i-Habis,Gulnarband Hijama bila Sharthavebeen validated and clinically proven for their effectiveness in Kathrat-i-Hayd. However, none of thestudies has evaluated the effect of ShiyÄfof Gond-e-babul (Acacia arabicaLinn)and Kafoor (Cinnamomumcampora Linn) in Kathrat-Hayd. Therefore, the objective of the present study will be to evaluate and validate the effect of ShiyÄf  of Gond-i-Babuland Kafoorin Kathrat-i-Haydas they possess Habis wa Qabiz and Muhallil properties. The efficacy of thetest and control drug will be assessed by Pictorial Blood Loss Assessment Chart(PBAC) score for menstrual blood loss and SF-36 HRQoL questionnaire to assess thequality of life.