Foetal male sex determining effect of a Unani formulation – a clinical study

Abstract

Unani Medicine has given excellent explanation of sex determination; it is based on the distinguishing concept of <i>Mizāj</i>. It is <i>Ḥār Miz̄aj</i> (hot temperament) of <i>Nuṭfa</i> that is responsible for male gender. The <i>Nuṭfa</i> results from fusion of male and female semen and these are produced by testes and ovary. <i>Ḥār Miz̄aj</i> semen can be obtained from <i>Ḥār Miz̄aj</i> gonads which can be achieved by using <i>Ḥār Miz̄aj</i> drugs. A <i>Ḥār Miz̄aj</i> Unani polyformulation was administered to 23 couples having only female children. Twenty two couples bore male child.