Unani Medicine

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# Introduction-- 13th century

# Basic Philosophy--

According to this system, diseases are natural processes and symptoms are body's reactions to them. Human body has self preservation power that maintains the balance of humors. Unani treatment facilitates body to regain or strengthen their balance.

# The 4 Humors present in the Body--

Blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile.

# The 3 Modes of Treatment--

I) Regimental therapy :--
Use of exercise, climate change, massage therapy, venesection, leaching, cupping etc.

II) Pharmaco-therapy :--
Use of extracts of plants, animals, minerals etc.

III) Surgery

# The herbs are classified by 4 natures--

Hot, cold, dry, moist, degrees of 1-4.

# The 7 Basic Components of Human Body--

I) Elements (air, water, food, sleep & wake, excretion & retention, physical activity, mental activity & rest)
II) Temperament
III) Humors
IV) Organs
V) Vital spirit
VI) Powers (natural faculties, mental faculties, vital faculties)
VII) Functions.

# Some Important Herbs--

Gum arabic, Dragon's blood, Gum acacia, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, lotus, peppermint, raspberry, Red rose.


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