In 'Unani Medicine in the Making', Kira Schmidt Stiedenroth examines the contemporary institutions and practices of Graeco-Islamic healing in India. Drawing on interviews with practitioners, clinical observations, and Urdu sources, the book focuses on Unani's multiplicity, scrutinizing apparent tensions between the understanding of Unani as a system of medicine and its multiple enactments as Islamic medicine, medical science, or alternative medicine. Ethnographic details provide vivid descriptions of the current practices of Unani in India and invite readers to rethink the idea that humoral medicine is incommensurable with modern science. Ultimately, the book also discusses the relationship of Unani with Muslim communities, examining the growing practice of Prophetic Medicine in Urban India and the increasing representation of Unani as Islamic Medicine.
Unani Medicine is one of the popularly applied health resources across the globe. Standard terminology of Unani medicine is an essential tool for working on other standards, guidelines, classifications, and regulations, as well as integrating Unani medicine into health systems. Internationally accepted common terms on Unani medicine will enable to compare, assess and evaluate the data internationally. The document will facilitate Unani medicine professionals, policy-makers, health workers, service-providers, researchers, and the general public to use the same concepts, understanding, and definitions in communications, healthcare services, and medical records. It will support international cooperation in research, information exchange, standards and classifications in Unani medicine.
In India, the Unani System of Medicine has a long and illustrious history. The Arabs and Persians introduced it to India probably in the seventh century. In terms of the practice of Unani Medicine, India is currently one of the top countries. The Unani System of Medicine treats disorders that affect all of the human body's systems and organs. Chronic skin, liver, musculoskeletal, and reproductive system diseases, as well as immunological and lifestyle issues, have been proven to be extremely effective and acceptable treatments. Unani Medicine industry in India is expected to register a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period. India is the world’s 2nd largest exporter of Unani Medicine in the world and is frequently encouraging its export interests. The export of medicinal plants from India has taken an upward trend. As the demand for various Unani products to increase immunity grows, the price of these goods would rise. Due to growing knowledge of the effectiveness and efficacy of traditional systems of medicine, as well as increased government activities to promote these systems and rising R&D, the market for Unani Medicines in India is currently undergoing a spike in demand. People are also using alternative medicine more frequently for chronic illnesses including skin, joint pain, and respiratory problems, which is driving up demand. It is also being emphasised for serious health conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, and even diabetes. The book covers a wide range of topics connected to Unani Medicines, as well as their manufacturing processes. It also includes contact information of machinery suppliers, as well as images of equipment and plant layout. A thorough guide on Unani Medicines manufacture and entrepreneurship. This book is a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the Unani Medicines, which is ripe with opportunity for producers, merchants, and entrepreneurs. This is the only book that covers the process of making commercial Unani Medicines. From concept through equipment procurement, it is a veritable feast of how-to information.
The WHO benchmarks for the practice of Unani medicine defines the minimum requirement/criteria for establishing practice in Unani medicine in WHO Member States, by providing minimum reference standards for safety and quality of Unani medicine practice. This document provides WHO Member States with the general and minimum technical requirements for quality assurance and regulation of Unani medicine practice. It is aligned with the objectives of the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014-23, and reflects the consensus reached through established WHO processes from the community of practitioners in Unani medicine, health service providers, academics, health system managers and regulators. It provides information and describes levels of practice in Unani medicine, presents the different categories of Unani health service providers, describes the requirements for infrastructure and facilities, as well as relevant requirements and considerations in the practice of Unani health interventions, of the health products and medical devices used in Unani medicine practice, emphasizing the key elements for the safe practice of Unani medicine. It also presents the requirements and relevant considerations of regulatory, legal and ethical aspects of Unani medicine practice, and suggests the process for management of related health data.
Unani Made Easy A special points chosen by subject experts from EASY UNANI, to help AIAPGET / MO aspirants for a Quick Revision of the complete syllabus of almost all subjects. Maximum information in minimum time. The best book for last week of your examination.
The concept of blood purifier drugs is unique. These drugs are endowed with a number of pharmacological actions. An extensive search was carried out for this book to record all the available information in Unani literature on the concepts of blood, impure blood and blood purification. Unani classical books of different languages and discussion with experts were conferred with for this book. Contemporary reference books, relevant articles, peer reviewed indexed journals were assessed to find out on going current theories and advancement in the field of herbal medicine. This book may serve as a tool for a student, teachers, medical practitioner as well as common man seeking guidance in the field of blood purification by herbal drugs. Various scientific studies on blood purifier drugs on various common human diseases and different blood purifier medicine available in the market are also included in this book which helps Unani, Ayurvedic and Allopathic practitioner to treat diseases.
The WHO benchmarks for the training of Unani medicine is an update of its previous version published in 2010. It defines the minimum requirement/criteria for establishing training of Unani medicine in WHO Member States. It provides the fundamental knowledge requirements for all those involved in practice and training of Unani medicine, including safety issues related to its clinical application and medicinal preparation. The document shall serve as a reference to national authorities to establish/strengthen regulatory standards to ensure qualified training and practice of Unani medicine. The document is aligned with the objectives of the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014-23. It reflects consensus arrived through established WHO processes from the community of practitioners in Unani medicine, health service providers, academics, health system managers, and regulators. The document provides information on types of training including training requirements for Unani medicine practitioners and associate Unani medicine service providers, presents the requirements on competency-based knowledge and skills for Unani medicine practitioners and associate Unani medicine providers, and provides content and structures for different training programmes. This update differs from the previous edition in its description of category of health work force, type of training offered and information integrating category of training with the levels of practice described in the WHO Benchmarks for the Practice of Unani medicine.
Cosmetology, defined as study and application of beauty treatment, has been in practice since ancient times. Natural products involved in cosmetic formulations are becoming popular among the population owing to their safety and effectiveness. The present piece of work focuses on cosmeceutical preparations described in Unani literature regarding hair, skin and nails and is based on the literature from classical Unani texts, viz., Zakhira Sabit Ibn Qurrah, Kitab al Mansoori, Ghina Muna, Kamil Al Sana, Alqanoon Fil Tib, Zakhira Khawarzam Shahi, Haziq etc.
A useful book on the Graeco-Arab medical system of 'Unani' based on the balance of the humours in the body. Also has an informative chapter on home remedies.
The first contemporary translation of the 1,000-year-old text at the foundation of modern medicine and biology • Presents the actual words of Avicenna translated directly from the original Arabic, removing the inaccuracies and errors of most translators • Explains current medical interpretations and ways to apply Avicenna’s concepts today, particularly for individualized medicine • Reveals how Avicenna’s understanding of the “humors” corresponds directly with the biomedical classes known today as proteins, lipids, and organic acids A millennium after his life, Avicenna remains one of the most highly regarded physicians of all time. His Canon of Medicine, also known as the Qanun, is one of the most famous and influential books in the history of medicine, forming the basis for our modern understanding of human health and disease. It focused not simply on the treatment of symptoms, but on finding the cause of illness through humoral diagnosis—a method still used in traditional Unani and Ayurvedic medicines in India. Originally written in Arabic, Avicenna’s Canon was long ago translated into Latin, Persian, and Urdu, yet many of the inaccuracies from those first translations linger in current English translations. Translated directly from the original Arabic, this volume includes detailed commentary to explain current biomedical interpretations of Avicenna’s theories and ways to apply his treatments today, particularly for individualized medicine. It shows how Avicenna’s understanding of the humors corresponds directly with the biomedical definition of proteins, lipids, and organic acids: the nutrient building blocks of our blood and body. With this new translation of the first volume of his monumental work, Avicenna’s Canon becomes just as relevant today as it was 1,000 years ago.
