History

1. Originated in Greece by Greek philosopher-

Hippocrates [First Physician]
Followed by number of Greek Aristotle, Galen etc.
2. At the end of fifth century, the nestorian Greek
introduced the greek Civilization to Arab.
3. Develop by the Arab & become popular as Arab
system of medicine. Called by various name in
different part of world. Islamic medicine ,Loniah
medicine, Oriental medicine.
4. In India, unani system of medicine is
introduced by Arabs [10 century A.D] muslim
brought with them the Hakeem & the Arabian
system of medicine.
5. Arthritis, Leucoderma, Jaundice, Liver
disorder, Nervous System disorder, Bronchial
Asthma – better than other system.
 It is based on the principle put forward by
Hippocrates here the Disease is considered as
Natural process & its symptoms are the reaction
to the disease. Therefore chief function of the
Physician was to aid the Natural force to the
body.
It is Based on Two Theories
1. Hippocratic theory
2. Pythagorian theory
 It is based on four humors which exist with in
the body regulate function of the body, body got
nourishment from Four humor. Every person has
a unique constitution [healthy state],
Abnormality in humor leads to Disease condition
in the body.
1. Dam- Blood
2. Balgham- Phlegm
3. Safra- Yellow bile
4. Sauda- Black bile
 Its is based on Four Proximate Qualities.
These are the state of living human body.
1) Hot
2) Cold
3) Moist
4) Dry
 Humors themselves assigned temperaments:
4 Qualities present in combination &
represent the 4 basic element in human body.
 Earth & water Develop = Organ
 Air & Fire Produce = Energy
Perfect balance of Arkhan [element],
Akhlat[humors] & Mijaj [temperament]helps to keep
mind &body healthy.
 Humors present in different proportion in the
body and vary from person to person [one or
more humor predominates giving rise to
quality/Nature/Temperament or mijaj of the
person.
 There is power of self preservation [ Defence
mechanism]. This power weaken, imbalance in
humoral composition[ equilibrium disturbed]-
Disease.
 Medicine help the body to regain this power.
 Hakeems / Physician Diagnose patient by
1. Recording History of patient
2. Pulse reading
3. Urine , stool, sputum examination
4. Recording parameters such as Patient
Psychology, age, gender, habit, Family
history, hobbies, occupation and working
condition
 To treat root cause of disease/ailments rather
than the symptoms.
 Divided into two part
1. To remove the cause of aliments
2. Strengthening of Natural Defence
mechanism and prevent of relapse.
1. Regiment therapy
 Like Panchakarma – Detoxification process
-Diaphoresis [ Sweating]
-Diuresis [ Urine]
-Venesection [ Puncturing vein]
-Exercise[ Physical activities]
-Leeching[ leech]
-Turkishbath [Dead tissue]
-Massage, Purging ,Emesis.
 Treating certain ailment by administration of
specific diet or by regulating quality &
quantity of food.
Pharmacotherapy
 Use of naturally occuring Drug mostly herbs.
Surgery
Holistic system of medicine takes total account
of the patient on the basis of over all diagnosis
by a physian.
 The Disease treatment involve Elimination of
cause, normalize the humor or to normalize
tissue or organ.
Six essentials for Prevention of Disease
Health is based on these essentials.
1. Air
2. Food & Drink
3. Body movement& response, Physical activity,
rest
4. Excretion & Retention
5. Mental activity& rest
6. Sleep & wakefullness .
If these are followed, health is maintained,
otherwise there will be Diseased.
Concept of Treatment
To correct cause of disease that may be
abnormal temperament due to.
1. Environmental Factors
2. Abnormal humors due to internal causes or
external causes which may be pathogenic
micro-organism through.
- Drug of opposite temperament of Disease.
- Drug of similar temperament as of
temperament of disease.
• Unani Medicine mostly of plant origin and some
Animal origin & mineral origin.
Plant- Part or product, gum,latex
Animal- Organ, Flesh, hair, excreta, Bone
Mineral, Metal- Tak, Mic, Precious stone, Gold, Silver,
Zn, Cu, Fe, heavy metal.
Unani Dosage Form
1. Solid- safoof [Powder]- Manjan [Tooth power],
Kohal [Surmo] Zarur [Dusting power]
Habb[pill] Ghoza [Face power]
2. Semi-solid : Majoon [Confection]
Marham[ointment]
3. Liquid: Araq [Distilled liquid] Sharbat