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Majun Dabidul Ward is a classical Unani compound formulation — an electuary (majun) — whose name translates roughly to 'rose-petal-based paste.' It combines Rosa damascena as its chief ingredient with aromatic and cardiac-supportive botanicals including sandalwood, saffron, camphor, mastic, and pearl powder, all bound in a honey or sugar base. It is listed in classical Unani pharmacopoeias including the National Formulary of Unani Medicine (NFUM) published by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
In Unani theory, this formulation is classed as a Mufarreh Qalb (cardiac rejoicer) — a category of medicines believed to directly strengthen and calm the heart. Modern phytochemical understanding supports several of its ingredients: rose petals and saffron contain flavonoids and antioxidants that support vascular health, sandalwood and camphor have mild sedative and anxiolytic properties, and cardamom has been linked to mild blood pressure reduction. Together, these botanicals work on multiple pathways — antioxidant, mild sedative, adaptogenic, and anti-inflammatory — to support heart and nervous system health.
Traditionally prepared as a thick paste (electuary) taken by the spoonful, often with milk or warm water. Modern AYUSH-licensed manufacturers also produce it in tablet and granule form for convenience. The paste form is considered the most authentic and is preferred by classical Unani practitioners.
Dabidul Ward has roots in classical Greco-Arabic medicine, referenced in texts such as Qarabadeen Qadri and the formulations attributed to medieval Unani scholars. The name itself reflects the Persian-Arabic tradition of naming compound medicines by their principal ingredient (ward = rose). It has been in continuous use across the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, and the Arab world for several centuries and is formally listed in India's National Formulary of Unani Medicine.
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