Prevention of Disease (Tahaffuz)

Prevention is based on two factors:

Asbaab-e Sitta Zarooriya

(Six essential factors)

Asbaab-e Gair Zarooriya

(Semi or non-essential Factors)

Hawaa-e Muheet (Atmospheric Air)
Makoolat wa Mashroobat (Foods and Drinks)
Harkat wa Sukoon-e Badni (Physical Movements and Rest)
Harkat wa Sukoon-e Nafsani (Mental Movements and Rest)
Naum wa Yaqza (Sleep and Wakefulness)
Ehtibas wa Istafragh (Retension of Essentilas and Excretion of Wastes)

These six factors essentially influence each and every one and all mental and somatic diseases are due to their imbalance. The correct application of these factors can lead to long and healthy life. Unani system of medicine recognizes the influence of surroundings and ecological conditions on the state of health of human beings.

A balance relationship between the six essential factors keeps the humors and the temperament on the right track.

The non-essential factors like habit, habitat, cosmic and terrestrial influences, social factors, profession etc, influence only those who come across them. This system aims at restoring the equilibrium of various elements and faculties of the human body. It places great emphasis, on one hand, on the maintenance of proper ecological balance and on the other, on keeping water, food and air free from pollution.

Therapeutics

The system is not only limited to the treatment of some symptoms of diseases but has a comprehensive approach for curing the diseases and preservation of health too. Restoration and maintenance of human health are the prime objectives of this system. Various types of treatment are:

The system is not only limited to the treatment of some symptoms of diseases but has a comprehensive approach for curing the diseases and preservation of health too. Restoration and maintenance of human health are the prime objectives of this system. Various types of treatment are:

This has been divided into:

Amali

Nazari

Theoretical

Practical

Theoretical part:

Ilm-e Umoor-e Tabiya (Human Biochemistry and Physiology)
Ilm-e Tashreeh (Human Anatomy)
Ilm-e Ehwaal-e Badan (Pathology)
Ilm-e Asbaabo Alaamat (Etiology & Symptomatology)
Ilm-e Advia Wa Dawaasaazi (Pharmacology and Pharmacy)

Practical part:

Ilaaj Bil Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy)
Ilaaj Bil Ghiza ( Dietotherapy)
Ilaaj Bil Dawaa (Pharmacotherapy)
Ilaaj Bil Yad (Surgery)
Ilaaj Bil Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy)

Venesection

Cupping

Diaphoresis

Diuresis

Turkish Bath

Massage

Cauterization

Purging

Enema

Emesis

Exercise

Leeching etc.

Ilaaj Bil Ghiza ( Dieto-therapy)

Aims at treating certain ailments by administration of specific diets or by regulating quality or quantity of food.

Ilaaj Bil Dawaa (Pharmacotherapy)

Use of naturally occurring drugs
Mostly herbal
Drugs of Minerals
Animal origin

Ilaaj Bil Yad (Surgery)

Surgery has been in use in this system of medicine for quit a long time. In fact, ancient unani physicians were pioneers in the field of surgery and had developed their own instruments and techniques.

But at present only minor surgery is in vogue in this system.