Gandhak (sulphur) and its medicinal importance described in Unani Medicine; Mini Review

Sulphur is a non metal element which commonly known as Gandhak. It occurs in the nature in the form of pure sulphur, sulphides and sulphates. It plays an imperative role for the maintains of health as skin, connective tissues, muscles, bones, teeth and hair, also control the metabolic process which is a key factor for the body. In nutritious substance sulphur is also found such as garlic, onion, fish and beans. Mainly sulphur is used for the cosmetic purposes as treatment of various skin diseases viz; Jarb, Qooba, Kharish, Taqassure Jild, Qarha Muzmina, Busoore Labnia etc. Unani Attiba describe it’s uses in classical text under the caption of amraze jildia.