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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Concept of immunity in unani system of medicine
Authors
Ali Ayesha, Mohd Aslam, Shahid S Chaudhary
Abstract
In recent times the world is facing many challenges, out of which one of the major concern is to maintain health. Which basically depends upon the life style and the immunity of an individual. Most of the people face health related issues because of their weak immunity. Unani System of Medicine is concerned with Tabiyat (Mediatrix Nature) and Mizaj (temperament) of an individual in an attempt to keep him healthy. It has focused upon the modulation of immune system with herbal drugs, which may offer novel approach in the treatment of various diseases. It states that immune regulatory mechanism is governed by the power of self-preservation. Various plants based immune-stimulants are being used for the treatment of immunodeficiency diseases, allergic manifestation, and also in combinational therapy. Unani physicians has worked upon improving immunological responses by moderating Asbabe Madiya (Essential Factors) Asbabe failiya (Non-essential factors) and Asbabe suriya (Formal causes) of an individual. Their aim is to adopt some regimental therapies and Ilaj bil Ghiza, where some basic changes are made in diet, usually by adding some easily available herbal drugs. All these methods of treatments are not only practised worldwide but also proven in different research. The aim of writing this review is to showcase pharmacological potency of herbal drugs as excellent immune stimulants.
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Pages:178-183
How to cite this article:
Ali Ayesha, Mohd Aslam, Shahid S Chaudhary "Concept of immunity in unani system of medicine ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 178-183
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