Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Viola odorata Unani Tibb Name: Banafsha Parts used: Flowers, leaves, root. Mizaj: Cooling & Moistening Actions: * (Wild) anti-tumor, Anti-neoplastic, antiseptic (it stops the growth of morbid matter) * mild analgesic (it helps with pain relief) * expectorant, demulcent, astringent (it helps balance moisture and dryness in the body) * antipyretic, diaphoretic
Unani Tibb
The four temperaments form an integral part of Unani Tibb's foundation, representing distinct personality types, each associated with a specific element: Air, Fire, Water, or Earth. Good Health is the maintenance of one's innate temperament therefore understanding one's temperament becomes a crucial aspect of
Fruit Guide
Botanical Name: Rubus stringosus Unani Name: 'Aliq asuo Taste: Sweet Mizaj: Cooling Family: Rosaceae family Actions: Anti-emetic, astringent, laxative Therapeutic Uses: * Bowel movement complaints - diarrhea, constipation * Nausea and vomiting Dosage/Applications: * Eat Fresh * Syrup - diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation Reference: * Ody, Penelope. The Complete Medicinal Herbal. Dorling Kindersley,
Practitioner
Shifaa Khan (Trainee Unani Practitioner & Herbalist) Shifaa is not only a qualified massage therapist but also an ambitious individual seeking to expand her clinical practice. Her goal is to integrate the principles of Unani Tibb into her work with clients, aiming to provide healing and rejuvenation through this ancient
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis Taste: Floral, astringent Mizaj: Cooling Family: Aster/Daisy family Actions: heals wounds, antimicrobial, detoxifying, mildly estrogenic, anti-inflammatory, relieves muscle spasms, astringent, prevents hemorrhaging, stimulates the immune system, promotes collagen production. Therapeutic Uses: * Skin Irritations * A cleanser for the liver and gallbladder * Aid for chronic digestive conditions
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis Unani Name: Badranjboya Taste: Cold, sour, dry, lightly bitter Mizaj: Heating & Drying to the second degree Actions: sedative, anti-depressant, digestive stimulant, relaxes peripheral blood vessels, promotes sweating, relaxing, restorative for the nervous system, antiviral, antibacterial, carminative, antispasmodic. Culpeper: (Lemon Balm) cheers the heart & mind
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum Unani Name: Kummun Taste: Spicy, aromatic Mizaj: Heating & Drying Actions: Liver tonic, carminative, abortifacient, purgative, attenuant, anti-obstructive Therapeutic Uses: * jaundice * sciatica * scrofulous tumors * weakness of the stomach * dyspepsia Dosage/Application: infusion, decoction Popular Formulation: Arq Zeera (p.g. 197 from Hamdard Pharmacopoeia of Eastern Medicine)
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Unani Name: Zanjabil Taste: Spicy Mizaj: (fresh) Heating Moistening, (dry) Heating & Drying Actions: Aromatic, carminative, stimulant, expectorant, adaptogen, sternutatory, rubefacient, anodyne, sialagogue, cardiac tonic, aphrodisiac Therapeutic uses: Dyspepsia, flatulence, diarrhea, corrective nauseous medicines, gout, bronchitis Dosage/Application: Decoction - chills, phlegmy colds Ticture - 2-10
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Allium sativum Unani Name: Thum Taste: Spicy Mizaj: Heating & Drying Actions: Stimulant, anthelmintic, antispasmodic, carminative, condiment, diuretic, expectorant, rubefaient, stomachic, anipyretic, intestinal antiseptic, emmenagogue, aphrodisiac Therapeutic use: Bronchitis, chronic cough, stomach and intestinal infections, dysentry, helps circulation and heart action, lowrs blood sugars, lowers blood cholestrole levels
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Lonicera Other names: jin yin Taste: Sweet Mizaj: Cooling & Moistening Actions: * Flowers - diuretic, antispasmodic, expectorant, laxative, promotes vomiting * Buds - antibacterial, reduces blood pressure, anti-inflammatory, mild diuretic, antispasmodic * Stems - cooling Therapeutic use: bad coughs, asthma, feverish conditions, clear toxicity, diarrhea Dosage/Application: * Infusions - coughs,
Unani Tibb
CUTAM (College of Unani Tibb and Alternative Medicine) Currently offering three diploma certificates in different branches of alternative medicine, CUTAM is a thriving educational institute. Most known for its Diploma in Unani Tibb, it also offers diplomas in Nutrition and Hijama/Cupping Therapy. Its founder is Hakim Shahid Bukhari, a
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare Unani Name: Shamar Taste: Bitter, Sweet Mizaj: Heating & Drying Actions: Carminative, stimulant, diaphoretic, galactagogue, emmenagogue, aphrodisiac Therapeutic uses: Nauseousness, amenorrhea, expectorant, secretion of breast milk, urine (good for kidney problems), sweat, etc. It is a corrective for griping caused by herbs like senna. Dosage/Application: