Author/Authors :
Mosleh, Ghazaleh Department of Phytopharmaceuticals (Traditional Pharmacy) - School of Pharmacy - Shiraz University of Medical Sci ences, Shiraz, Iran , Nimrouzi , Majid Department of Persian Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , Badr, Parmis Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , Abolhasanzadeh, Zohreh Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , Azadi, Amir Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , Mohagheghzadeh, Abdolali Department of Phytopharmaceuticals (Traditional Pharmacy) - School of Pharmacy - Shiraz University of Medical Sci ences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract :
The common disorder of anal fissure is a painful linear crack in lining of anus. So-called
Shiqaq-e-maghad in Persian medical manuscripts has different etiologically-oriented
therapies. The aim of this study was to describe the therapeutic guideline for anal fissure in
Persian Medicine. Six manuscripts including al-Hawi fi al-Tibb, Qanun fi-Tibb, Qarabadin
Kabir, Tibb Akbari, Makhzan-al-Adviah and Exir-e Azam were searched using the keyword
of Shiqaq-e-maghad. Although the exact etiology of anal fissure is still uncertain, it has been
suggested that a local trauma may cause spasm in internal sphincter of anus leading to a
local ischemia and anal fissure. Based on traditional viewpoint, dystemperament, defecation
problem, hemorrhoid, inflammation, fullness of veins, and trauma are reasons of anal fissure
needing four types of medication including anti-inflammatory drugs, emollients, wound
healing agents, and selective remedies. Considering neglected points of traditional outlook
will broaden the paths to cure anal fisher.
