Principles of Unani
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1. Arkan (Elements)
The human body is composed of the four elements of air, earth, fire, and water. There is a particular temperament for each element or arkan. The earth has a cold and dry temperament, whereas air is hot and humid. Water has a cold and moist temperament, while fire is hot and dry.
2. Mizaj:
In the Unani system of medicine, the Mizaj (temperament)of an individual plays an important role as each individual’s temperament is unique. In the diagnosis and treatment of the Unani system, Mizaj acts as the base. Thus, Mijaz in Unani helps characterize a person’s physical, mental, and social state and also identifies the nature of a disease.
1. Arkan (Elements)
The human body is composed of the four elements of air, earth, fire, and water. There is a particular temperament for each element or arkan. The earth has a cold and dry temperament, whereas air is hot and humid. Water has a cold and moist temperament, while fire is hot and dry.
2. Mizaj
In the Unani system of medicine, the Mizaj (temperament)of an individual plays an important role as each individual’s temperament is unique. In the diagnosis and treatment of the Unani system, Mizaj acts as the base. Thus, Mijaz in Unani helps characterize a person’s physical, mental, and social state and also identifies the nature of a disease.
3. AKLAT (HUMOURS)
Humours are the fluids in the human body that produce energy, and trigger growth, nutrition and repair. The humours also perform the function of maintaining moisture in different organs of the human body. the proper diets are supposed to produce good humours or Akhla Sahila, the improper diets are expected to produce Akhla Radiyya, or bad humour.
4. AAZA (ORGANS)
Azaa are the various organs that account for the effective functioning of the human body. The health of each organ affects the overall health of the body, and any disease in the organs creates an imbalance in the health equilibrium.
3. AKLAT (HUMOURS)
Humours are the fluids in the human body that produce energy, and trigger growth, nutrition, and repair. The humours also perform the function of maintaining moisture in different organs of the human body. the proper diets are supposed to produce good humours or Akhla Sahila, the improper diets are expected to produce Akhla Radiyya, or bad humour.
4. AAZA (ORGANS)
Azaa are the various organs that account for the effective functioning of the human body. The health of each organ affects the overall health of the body, and any disease in the organs creates an imbalance in the health equilibrium.
5. ARWAH (SPIRIT)
Ruh or spirit is a matter that assists in all the metabolic activities of the human body. Obtained from the inspired air, it acts as the source of energy for the effective functioning of all the organs of the body. The Ruh burns the Akhlat Latifa and produces power (quwa).
6. QUWA (POWER)
There are three types of Quwa
This is the power of metabolism and reproduction. The process is carried out on every tissue of the body, with the liver being the seat of this power.
Quwa Nafsaniyah is psychic and nervous power that is located inside the brain and is responsible for generating motive and perceptive power.
The vital power is located in the heart and keeps the tissues functioning. It allows for all organs to accept the outcome of psychic power.
7. AFAAL (FUNCTIONS)
Afaal is the movement and proper functioning of all the organs of the human body. When the body is healthy, it means that all organs are in proper shape and are functioning efficiently.
4. AAZA (ORGANS)
Azaa are the various organs that account for the effective functioning of the human body. The health of each organ affects the overall health of the body, and any disease in the organs creates an imbalance in the health equilibrium.
5. ARWAH (SPIRIT)
Ruh or spirit is a matter that assists in all the metabolic activities of the human body. Obtained from the inspired air, it acts as the source of energy for the effective functioning of all the organs of the body. The Ruh burns the Akhlat Latifa and produces power (quwa).
6. QUWA (POWER)
There are three types of Quwa: