Unani medicine, also known as Unani Tibb, Arabian medicine, or Islamic medicine, is a traditional system of healing and health maintenance observed in South Asia. It has its origins in the doctrines of the ancient Greek physicians, which were later developed and refined by the Arabs, particularly by the Muslim scholar-physician Avicenna. Unani medicine is based on the concept of the human body's humoral theory, which emphasizes the balance of the four humors. It utilizes a vast pharmacopoeia of over 2,000 medicines derived from various herbal, mineral, and animal sources. The system also includes other treatment methods such as regimental therapy, diet, and surgery as a last resort. Unani medicine is considered to have a holistic approach and is practiced in the Indian subcontinent, with its drugs being economical, nutritious, and having lesser side effects. However, it is important to note that Unani medicine is considered pseudoscientific by some and has been associated with certain drawbacks in terms of application and effectiveness
. For more information, you can refer to the following sources:
- Britannica: Unani medicine
- Wikipedia: Unani medicine
- ScienceDirect: Unani Medicine - an overview
