Unani medicine

Unani medicine

meaning and origin

unani means Medicine that is a symbol of life. The name is derived from the Greek word "ion". "Tibb" means knowledge of the conditions of the human body into health and decay of health, or in other words, medicine. 'Tibb-e-Unani' is therefore an ancient, proven medical system that goes back to Greece for 5000 years.

Unani medicine, like any other form of medical science, strives to find the best possible ways with which a person can lead a healthy life with very few or no diseases. It prescribes medication, diets, drinks and other regulations, including behavioral skills, which are beneficial to maintain and promote positive health as well as the prevention and healing of diseases. The ultimate goal of these scientific regulations and prohibitions is the creation of a healthy society.

Traditional medical systems are undoubtedly widespread in different countries around the world. But most of them are empirical. On the other hand, Unani and her allies have rational and scientific basic principles. It differs from other branches of medicine because the medication used in their sources and shapes are natural. It emphasizes the maintenance of natural connections that belong to the human body and therefore only prescribes natural remedies. Unani medicine believes that diseases can be kept in chess by using clean and fresh water, inhaling clean air and eating fresh food. Likewise, a balance between mind and body should be maintained so that the metabolic process runs without any problems and the body excretions can be removed. Unani medicine also believes that all forms of life come from the sea.

branched

There are eight specialized branches of Unani medicine-

• Internal medicine (Moalijat)

• Gynecology including obstetrics and pediatrics

• Diseases of the head and neck

• toxicology

• Psychiatry

• rejuvenation therapy including geriatrics

• Sexology

• Regiment therapy

• diet therapy

• hydrotherapy

Description

According to today's Unani discipline, the human body consists of 7 natural and basic components, which are called "umoor e tabaiyah" and are responsible for the preservation of health.

these are: -

• Arkan (elements)

• mizaj (temperament)

• Akhlaat (humor)

• AAZA (organs)

• Arwah (life forces or neuro)

• Quwa (faculties)

• afaal (functions)

The loss of one of these basic components or a change in their physical condition can lead to diseases or even death. It is extremely important to take all of these factors into account in order to get to the right diagnosis and consequently to the correct treatment line.

The Unani doctors describe that a special ability is hidden in each individual, which is called the defense mechanism of the body or in the language of the Unani-"Tabiyat-E-Muddabare Badan". The "Tabiyat" can be defined as the sum of the structural function and the psychological character of humans. The 'Tabiyat' or nature is the best doctor and maintains the balance of the four body juices or 'Akhlat'.

Your quantity and quality should correspond to the natural chemical composition of the body.

The Unani system for the treatment of holistic health sees illness as an event that serves to clean, clean and compensate us on the physical, emotional, emotional, mental and spiritual level.

Allah (one God of everything) says in Quran: "It may have intended for you that you don't like, that is good for you; and things you like that are not good for you." Imam al-Ghazzali (RA) expressed this idea as follows: "Illness is one of the forms of experience that gives people to the knowledge of God; as he says: 'Diseases are my servants, who bind to my chosen friends.'" Just because a little "is good" does not mean that it ultimately benefits us. And vice versa, if we have a moment of pain, we cannot dismiss this experience as "bad" without understanding how and what the result of these sensations will be. A "healing crisis" is the natural function of the body to excrete toxins: vomiting, nosebleed, diarrhea, fever, sweating and frequent urination are paths to full health.

While the Unani Tibb system admits the existence of microbes, it claims that it is the original imbalance of the temperament, which provides a changed biotic environment in which viruses and bacteria can thrive. Treatments for killing microbes can offer temporary "healing", but without bringing the juices back into their correct balance, the disease will return. The Unani-Tibb system is therefore looking for a balance between the body's juices and the temperament, mainly through the right metabolism of the body food.

Obstacles in Unani medicine

Although it is a complete treatment system, the Unani system, similar to other medical systems, has disadvantages in terms of application and effectiveness. The huge Materia Medica, from vegetable and animal to mineral sources, as described in old Unani textbooks, is sometimes so vague that authenticity through modern pharmacognostic reviews (by means of a basic, descriptive pharmacology) must be determined before medicinal products can be used. In addition, the use of gemstones and minerals, the main components of many polyformulations (medicines with several ingredients) is expensive in Unani medicine. These articles are often also not available, which hinders effective treatment.