Unani Medicine is a type of medical system that was derived from the tradition of Greek and Roman physician, Hippocrates and Galen respectively. It was developed during the middle age by Arabian and Persian physicians. Its origination is in Greece whose origin is in herbal, animal and mineral. Though it is not the fundamental science of medicine, it is a store house of philosophies and principles of medicine. Health is restored through this type of medicine.
What are systems that Unani medicine deals with?
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The Unani System of Medicine deals with ailments related to all the systems and organs of our body. Chronic diseases are treated effectively through this system. The treatments for skin diseases, liver, reproduction and musculoskeletal have been successful so far. The unique features of Unani are its use of exhilarants, separate tonics for specific organs, elatives, aphrodisiacs, correctives for adverse effects of the treatment, etc. You must be specific about your health problems to be treated correctly.
Diet and the state of digestion are given importance in Unani.
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The Unani system of medicine gives primary importance to an individual s diet and his/her digestion system. A particular dietary regimen is to be followed by the treatment of the patient concerned. Improper diet leads to humoral balance. For instance, if the patient is under a proper diet then he/she can produce good humour while an improper diet would produce a bad humour. Medicinal treatment coupled with a good diet can improve the imbalance of the humours. By the temperament of the patient, the physician prescribes the required drugs.
Inspections, palpations, and percussions are the three methods of diagnosis.
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The Patients are physically inspected from head to toe visually during the initial stage of the treatment. Palpation is the primary process to diagnose the disease; it is used to palpate the pulse of the patient by feeling the pulse on the hand. To identify the disease, percussion is necessary. Examination of Urine and Stool are the other methods of diagnosis. After undergoing through these methods, can treatment begin.
Medicines are expensive, unsafe and ineffective in this system of therapy.
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Unani system of medicine is holistic in nature. The medicines are affordable to a common man. The drugs are safe and efficient against diseases like jaundice, hepatitis, malaria, digestive disorders, skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis, bronchial asthma, arthritis, sexual, cardiovascular and respiratory system disorders as well. Certain single and compound drugs are used for a particular disease. Apart from medicines, regimental therapy is a special treatment that improves the constitution of the body. Through this method, the body wastes are removed. The overall system of the human body is improved through Unani Medicine if followed correctly.
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