The concept of ‘Mizaj-e-advia‘ or ‘stages of temperament of drugs’ in Unani medicine is quite unique. ‘Mizaj‘ means temperament and ‘advia‘ means drugs. So, Mizaj-e-advia means temperament of drugs. It is a way of describing the pharmacological properties of crude…
Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha are three of the most ancient systems of medicine in the world, that have been practiced in Indian subcontinent for centuries. Each of these systems has its own unique philosophy, principles, and practices, as well as…
Hijama therapy is a mode of treatment, which is carried out by creating a partial vacuum in the cupping glasses, placed on the body surface by means of fire or suction. It helps to evacuate morbid material or divert the…
History of Unani medicine is related to the history of medicine in Ancient Greece, Egypt, Babylon and Persia. Ancient Greece developed the Unani medicine after deriving the medical knowledge from Egyptians and Babylonians. The word “Unani” comes from the Arabic…
The word ‘Unani’ or ‘Yunani’ comes from the Arabic word “Unan” meaning Greece. Unani is an ancient traditional system of medicine that was originated in Greece around 2500 years back. This holistic system of medicine is practiced mostly in Middle…
