Anemia—known in Unani Medicine as Faqr-ud-Dam—is one of the world’s most common yet often misunderstood health conditions. This article explores anemia through both Unani and Western lenses. While their language and methods differ, both systems share important truths about the nature of anemia, its causes, and how
A Western understanding Imagine being able to describe a herb, food, or drug with just four simple words—hot, cold, moist, or dry—and instantly know how it will affect your body. That is the essence of mizaj, the core concept in Unani (Greco-Arab) medicine. In this article, we translate
Scientific name: Camellia sinensis (var. sinensis) Family: Theaceae Unani Name: شاي أخضر (Shay al‑Akhdar) – literally “green tea.” Physiological Profile / Mizaj: Cold and Moist What is Mizaj? In Western biomedicine there isn’t a single word that matches the Unani pharmacological term of mizaj, but the idea is captured by
When it comes to obesity, much can be said—and even more felt. For many, it's not just a physical challenge but an emotional and psychological burden, often laced with frustration and desperation. In the pursuit of rapid results, countless individuals turn to pharmaceutical interventions such as Orlistat