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🌸 Post #12: ʿIlāj bi’l-Rūḥ (Psychotherapy in Unani Medicine) Assalāmu ʿAlaikum dear readers, Welcome again to Tibbology Times ! After discussing physical therapies, today we turn to an equally important aspect of health — the mind and soul . In Unani medicine, ʿIlāj bi’l-Rūḥ (psychotherapy or spiritual therapy) deals with healing through mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being . 🔹 Historical Background Ancient Unani physicians like Ibn Sīnā (Avicenna) recognized the deep link between the body and soul. He described that negative emotions such as anger, fear, and grief disturb the Mizāj , while positive emotions help restore balance. Healing the soul was considered essential for curing the body. 🔹 Principles of ʿIlāj bi’l-Rūḥ Strengthening the mind through counseling and wisdom. Controlling emotions — balancing anger, sadness, fear, and happiness. Spiritual practices — prayer, meditation, and remembrance of God. Optimism & hope — cultivati...

⚔️ Post #11: ʿIlāj bi’l-Yad (Surgery in Unani Medicine) Assalāmu ʿAlaikum dear readers, Welcome back to Tibbology Times ! After exploring Drug Therapy (ʿIlāj bi’l-Dawā’) , Dietotherapy (ʿIlāj bi’l-Ghidhā’) , and Regimenal Therapy (ʿIlāj bi’l-Tadbīr) , today we turn to another vital branch of Unani healing — ʿIlāj bi’l-Yad (Surgery) . This method deals with manual and surgical interventions for conditions that cannot be managed by medicine or regimen alone. Unani physicians saw surgery as a last resort , but when necessary, it was practiced with great skill and precision. 🔹 Historical Roots Al-Zahrāwī (Albucasis) — Known as the “Father of Modern Surgery,” his book Kitāb al-Taṣrīf described over 200 surgical instruments and detailed procedures for cauterization, lithotomy, fracture management, and wound care. Ibn Sīnā (Avicenna) — In Al-Qānūn fi’l-Ṭibb , he emphasized surgery as an extension of medicine, guided by anatomy and physiology. Early Unani Surgeons — Prac...

🌿 Post #10: ʿIlāj bi’l-Dawā’ (Drug Therapy in Unani Medicine) Assalāmu ʿAlaikum dear readers, Welcome back to Tibbology Times ! 🌿 In our journey through the healing wisdom of Unani medicine, today we explore one of its most essential pillars — ʿIlāj bi’l-Dawā’ (Drug Therapy) . This classical approach emphasizes the use of natural medicines —from herbs, minerals, and animal sources—to correct derangements in the Akhlāṭ (humors) and restore Iʿtidāl (equilibrium of Mizāj). 🔹 Principles of ʿIlāj bi’l-Dawā’ Muwāfaqat al-Mizāj (Temperamental Suitability): Drugs are chosen according to the patient’s altered Mizāj , so their qualities (hot, cold, dry, moist) help re-establish balance. Quwwat al-Dawā’ (Potency) & Miqdār al-Daws (Dose): The strength and dosage of the drug must be carefully regulated to achieve benefit without harm. Aqrabādhīn (Pharmacopoeia & Dosage Forms): Unani drugs are administered in various classical forms, including: • Sufūf (powders) • Jo...

💆‍♂️ Tibbology Times Post #9 – Dalāk: Healing Through Massage in Unani Medicine Assalamu Alaikum dear readers, Welcome again to Tibbology Times , your trusted guide where Unani wisdom meets modern health science . Today, we’ll explore Dalāk (Massage Therapy) — an ancient Unani method that uses the power of touch, pressure, and movement to promote healing. 🌿 What is Dalāk? In Unani medicine, Dalāk means massage. It is considered both a preventive and curative therapy , improving circulation, removing toxins, relaxing muscles, and restoring balance in the body’s Mizāj (temperament) . ✨ Types of Dalāk 1. Dalāk Baseet (Simple Massage) Based on the intensity of pressure : Dalāk-e-Sulb (Hard Massage): Firm strokes, removes morbid matter, reduces fat, strengthens muscles and tissues. Dalāk-e-Layyin (Gentle Massage): Soft strokes, relaxes body and nerves, useful for children, weak patients, elderly, and convalescents. Dalāk-e-Mo‘tadil (Moderate Massage): Balanc...

🥗 Tibbology Times Post #8 – Ilāj Bil Ghizā: Healing Through Food in Unani Medicine Assalamu Alaikum dear readers, Welcome back to Tibbology Times , your bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science . Today, we’ll talk about one of the most gentle yet powerful forms of healing in Unani medicine — Ilāj bil Ghizā (Diet Therapy). 🥬 What is Ilāj Bil Ghizā? In Unani medicine, food is not just nutrition — it’s medicine . Ilāj bil Ghizā means treating diseases and maintaining health by regulating diet according to a person’s temperament (Mizāj) and disease condition. The right food can: Restore balance in the body’s humors (Akhlaṭ) Prevent disease progression Support recovery without strong drugs 🌿 Principles of Diet Therapy in Unani Medicine Match Food with Temperament Hot-tempered (Safravi/Damwi) → Cooling foods like cucumber, pomegranate Cold-tempered (Balghami/Saudawi) → Warming foods like ginger, cinnamon Consider Season & Climate Sum...