Open AccessResearch Opportunities in Unani/ Greco-Arabian Medicine
Author(s) -
Mohammad Hashir
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of drug delivery and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2250-1177
DOI - 10.22270/jddt.v11i1.4634
Subject(s) - treasure , alternative medicine , medicine , traditional medicine , disease prevention , preventive healthcare , public health , nursing , pathology , history , environmental health , archaeology
Unani medicine is a traditional system of medicine which was founded on the teachings of Hippocrates (460-377 BC). It is based on a holistic concept of health preservation, promotion and disease prevention. Mizaj (temperament), asbab-e-sitta zaruriyah (six essential factors), and tabiy’at (physis) are the basic concepts of Unani medicine which help in disease prevention as well as management. Unani medicine has a rich treasure of many effective preventive and therapeutic methods for lifestyle disorders, acute and chronic diseases, as well as psychological conditions. In this paper, we discuss the important research areas in Unani system of medicine, particularly related to present-day world.
Keywords: Unani medicine, lifestyle, chronic diseases, Mizaj