AN INTRODUCTION TO UNANI MEDICAL SYSTEM    

Authors : Dr. Rehan Safee; Dr. Mohd. Imlaque

Publishing Date : 2023

DOI : https://doi.org/10.52458/9789388996983.nsp2023.eb.ch-01

ISBN : 978-93-88996-79-2

Pages : 1

Chapter id : GU/NSP/EB/HHJTUM/2023/Ch-01

Abstract : Unani Medical system is one of the oldest medical systems being practiced in the Indian subcontinent. It has its origin in Greece, scientifically developed by Arabs and flourished in Indian subcontinent, thus bringing together a rich blend of knowledge, culture and practices. It thrived in India during rule of Mughals and Nizams due to official patronage. However, during the British rule, it took a backseat with the advent of Allopathic medical system. But due to efforts and perseverance of Sharifi family, Azizi family, renowned Unani Physicians such as Hakeem Ajmal Khan Sb and Hakeem Abdul Hameed Sb., the Unani Medical system not only regained its lost glory, it became one the valued traditional medical system in India. Its foundation is well-established drug management concepts. It contains drugs which have natural identity and source.

Keywords : Unani Medical System, Natural drugs

Cite : Safee, R., Imlaque , M., & Javed, A. (2023). An Introduction to Unani Medical System (1st ed., pp. 1-7). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9789388996983.nsp2023.eb.ch-01

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