unani system of medicine.pptx alternative system of medicine

Alternative system of medicine

1. Unani system of medicine

2. Introduction Unani system of medicine (Unani tibb, Arabian/Islamic medicine) is a traditional healing and health maintenance system from South Asia.
Origin: Introduced in India by Arabs in the 11 th century.
India is a leading country in the practice of Unani medicine.

3. Concept and Principles Unani medicine views the entire universe (humans, drugs, diseases, environment) as defined by four qualities: hot, cold, dry, wet. Four humors concept:
Blood
Phlegm,
Yellow bile and Black bile

4. Abnormality in humors results in pathological changes and clinical symptoms
Temperament (Mizaj) is key for diagnosis and guides personalized lifestyle and treatment.
Treatment emphasizes natural remedies derived from plants for promoting health.

5. Treatment Methods Unani medicine uses special and unique therapies: Dietotherapy (Ilaj-Bil-Ghiza): Regulation of food for treatment. Pharmacotherapy (Ilaj-Bil-Dawa): Use of locally available herbal drugs.

6. Regimental Therapy (Ilaj-Bil-Tadbir): Includes Venesection, Cupping, Diaphoresis Diuresis, Turkish bath, Massage Emesis, Leeching,Purging

7. Venesection

8. Cupping

9. Turkish bath

10. Leeching

11. Unani medicine provides a holistic approach encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Recognizes the importance of psychiatric treatment in disease management.