• Dr. Fatima Jabeen
• Prof. Wajeeha Begum

Sisymbrium irio is commonly known as London rocket which have an important place in the Unani system of medicine. In Unani medicine it is known as Khaksi. It is an annual or biennial herb 90 cm. In India it is usually found in Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and from Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh in moist soils. It has many uses in folk medicines in treatment of inflammation and rheumatism. Khaksi has antipyretic, appetizer, digestive, aphrodisiac, deobstruent, expectorant, anti-inflammatory properties. In Unani system of medicine, it is used in vomiting, diarrhea, chickenpox, measles, fever, inflammatory conditions, mastitis etc. In ancient time it was also used in chronic fever and tuberculosis. Recent studies carried out in this plant have proven its hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, antipyretic, analgesic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial against MDR pathogen, antifungal activity. Though this plant is used in variety of diseases but in Unani there are many areas in which the study can be conducted. So, This review will help to enlighten the unexploited potential of this plant.

Sisymbrium irio, Unani, Khaksi

"Therapeutic uses of Khaksi (Sisymbrium irio) in Unani System of Medicine- A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.k352-k358, May-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305A49.pdf

"Therapeutic uses of Khaksi (Sisymbrium irio) in Unani System of Medicine- A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no. ppk352-k358, May-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305A49.pdf