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

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. About1.28 billion adults between the ages of 30 and 79 are afflicted worldwide, however only 54% of adults areaware of the illness. It is more common in low- and middle-income nations; in India, 25.3% of adults areafflicted. To properly manage hypertension, lifestyle modifications like a healthier diet and more exercise, aswell as routine blood pressure checks, are essential. Fasd (Venesection) is suggested as an alternate course oftherapy and in some cases as a first line of therapy, by the Unani medical system, with the ideology of theconcept 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 medicationsand provides a cost-effective substitute for treating Ḍaghṭ al Dam Qawī. According to the Unani System ofMedicine, hypertension, or Ḍaghṭ al Dam Qawī, is a condition linked to an individual's humoral andtemperamental imbalances. Unani medicine uses herbal medicines, dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, andtherapeutic procedures like Fasd (venesection) to treat Ḍaghṭ al Dam Qawī. In order to properly manage thiscondition, Unani practitioners place a strong emphasis on comprehensive therapeutic approaches thatintegrate 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 Unaniregimen therapy, Fasd (Venesection), on lowering the systolic and diastolic blood pressure of three patientswho were diagnosed patients of hypertension.