Arq Badyan (Arq-e Badiyan)
Arq Badyan (Arq Badiyan) is a classical Unani Medicine, which is used for its digestive, antispasmodic and carminative actions. It relieves gas and indigestion and reduces flatulence, bloating, and abdominal pain. It also relieves abdominal discomfort that occurs after eating food in many patients. It has similar medicinal actions and therapeutic uses as Saunf Ark used in ayurvedic medicine.
Arq Badyan is commonly used for liver disorders along with Kasni Ark. It improves liver functions and reduces and strengthens the liver. Generally, it is beneficial when the patient has an excessive gas formation in the intestine, abdominal colic, or indigestion associated with liver disease.
In addition, Arq-e Badiyan is beneficial for treating excessive thirst, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hyperacidity, heartburn, burning sensation in the abdomen, abdominal heaviness occurring after eating food, abdominal cramps, and colicky pain.
Arq Badyan Ingredients (Composition)
Arq Badyan is prepared from following ingredients:
| Badyan (Fennel Seeds) | 1 Part |
| Water | 20 Parts |
Medicinal Properties
Arq Badiyan has following medicinal properties:
- Appetiser
- Digestive stimulant
- Antispasmodic
- Carminative
- Antiemetic
- Antacid
Therapeutic Indications
Arq Badiyan is beneficial in the following health conditions:+
- Gas
- Indigestion
- Abdominal Colic
- Nausea and vomiting
- Heartburn
- Burning sensation in the abdomen
- Excessive thirst
- Diarrhea and dysentery
- Flatulence
- Amavisha (toxins)
Arq Badiyan Dosage
| The general dosage of Arq Badyan (Arq Badiyan) is as follows. | |
| Infants | 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 ml) |
| Children | 30 to 60 ml |
| Adults | 60 to 120 ml |
| Maximum Possible Dosage | 180 ml Per Day (in divided doses) |
| Doses: Twice or Thrice a day | |
| Best Time to Take: 30 minutes before food or on empty stomach or 1 hour after meal | |
Safety Profile
Arq Badyan (Arq-e Badiyan) is likely safe for most individuals when taken as per its indications in appropriate dosage under professional supervision.
Side Effects
There are no side effects reported with Arq Badyan.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Arq Badiyan is commonly used to treat nausea, vomiting, indigestion, belching etc. occurring during pregnancy. It is possibly safe in dosage less than 60 ml per day.
Arq Badyan is also likely safe during lactation. For more details, consult a Unani physician before using during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Are Arq badyan and saunf ark same thing (1 products) or different types of products?
Both are the same things. There is no difference between both. Arq badyan is Unani Medicine and Saunf Ark is an ayurvedic medicine. Both contain the same ingredient and prepared with a similar method.