ROLE OF ILAJ-BIL-GHIZA (DIETOTHERAPY) AS A PREVENTIVE THERAPY IN PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION (PIH): A REVIEW

The hypertension that is caused directly by gravid state known as Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH). It has an association with increased maternal morbidity and mortality. In classical Unani literature, referred Hejan of blood. Ibn-e-Sina (Avicenna) wrote in his book Al-Qanoon Fit Tib (Alcanon) few times pregnant women may complain Warm-e-Qadam (Pedal Oedema). During labour, Tashannuj wa Tamaddud (Convulsions) occur. Ilaj-bil-Ghiza (Dietotherapy) a method treatment which specific diet given for disease. Dietary supplement 400 IU Vitamin E 1000 mg C per day antioxidant resulted reducing oxidative stress, decreased endothelial activation reduction the risk PIH 61%. Specific diets mentioned medicine contains can be beneficial PIH.