01/02/2026
Atees - A herb of miracle। अतीस
Unani name- Atees / Atis
Other names- Ativisha, Pattees, Atees Shireen
Botanical name- Aconitum heterophyllum Wall.
Family- Ranunculaceae
Part used- Dried tuberous roots।
Habitat- Western Himalayas (Kashmir to Uttarakhand, 2500–4000 m)।
Mizaj (Temperament)- Haar Yabis (Garam Khushk) (Hot & Dry) – Darja 2–3।
Af‘aal (Pharmacological Actions)-
Dafi‘-e-Humma (Antipyretic),
Dafi‘-e-Ishaal / Qabiz-e-Lateef,
Muqawwi-e-Meda,
Muqawwi-e-A‘saab,
Muhallil-e-Warm,
Dafi‘-e-Tashannuj,
Dafi‘-e-Jaraseem,
Muqawwi-e-Qalb (mild)।
Istemal (Therapeutic Uses)-
Internal Uses-
Humma (especially pediatric fevers),
Ishaal & Zof-e-Meda,
Qai (vomiting),
Warm e Am'aa (intestinal infections),
Amoebiasis,
Nazla-Zukam,
Sual (cough),
Intestinal worms,
Nervous irritability,
Pediatric digestive disorders,
External Uses-
Warm-e-Mafasil (inflammatory swellings),
Local analgesic formulations,
Murakkabat (Common Compound Formulations)-
Habb-e-Atis
Safoof-e-Atis
Joshanda-e-Humma
Pediatric digestive powders
Mi‘dar-e-Khuraak (Dose)
Powder: 250 mg – 1 g
Decoction: 3–5 g
Children: reduced dose as per age।
Muzir (Adverse effects)-
Excess dose → nausea, weakness, hypotension,
Rare neurotoxicity if crude/unpurified।
Musleh (Correctives)-
Asal (Honey)
Zanjabeel
Qand Safaid
Badal (Substitutes)- Gul-e-Gaozaban, Banafsha, Chiraita (in fever)
Chemical Constituents-
Atisine
Aconitic acid
Mesaconitine (trace alkaloids)
Tannins
Saponins
Mucilage
Starch
Essential oils
Fatty acids (Palmitic, Stearic, Oleic)।
Modern Pharmacological Evidence (Public domain research)-
Studies have demonstrated:
Anti-amoebic activity,
Anti-inflammatory action,
Anti-epileptic potential,
Anti-bacterial effect,
Antipyretic property,
These support classical Unani uses in fever, infection, inflammation and gut disorders.
Important Precautions- Use only purified drug,
Avoid overdose
Pregnancy: use cautiously
Always prescribe under qualified supervision.
Quick Clinical Pearls (Unani Practice)-
✔ Best for pediatric fever with loose motions
✔ Useful in low-grade chronic fevers
✔ Safer than many other Aconitum species
✔ Excellent digestive restorative in children
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Disclaimer:-
This content is for educational and awareness purposes only. It is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered Unani physician before using any medicine.