Evaluation of Biochemical effects of Famous Unani Herbal Product “Arq-e-Gulab” on Cardiac Enzymes

Abstract

Prehistorically, the use of plants and plant-based products have often been considered for their medicinal properties in treating unhealthy states. The main reason of people preference of using plant based products is their low cost, accessibility, and minimal unwanted effects. There is widespread assumption that such products are safe to use. Furthermore, awareness and reporting culture of adverse events with plant-based products is very uncommon all over the world. Arq-e-Gulab (AG) is a famous Unani herbal preparation which is commonly known as Rose Water prepared by water-distillation of rose petals of Rosa damascena Mill. flower. It is traditionally used in various eye preparation to treat ophthalmic allergies and inflammatory condition. It is also used in cooking as flavoring agent in preparation of various sweets and meat recipes especially in Asian region. This study aims to investigate the impact of chronic dosing of AG on cardiac enzymes to evaluate its effect on heart. This study was carried out on albino rabbits. AG was given at two different doses for 60 days for evaluation of biochemical effects. Our study reveals that AG does not possess any cardio-toxic effects.