FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS UNANI?
Unani (in Arabic, Hindustani, Persian, Pashtu, Urdu, etc) means “Greek”. It derives from the Greek word “Ionia” , the Greek name of the Asia Minor coastline and from the Arabic word for Greece: “al-Yunaan”. Unani is used to refer to Graeco-Arabic or Unani medicine, also called “Unani-tibb” which is based on the teachings of Hippocrates, Galen, and Avicenna …etc.
Is It a System of Medicine?
Yes. Definitely It’s a System of Medicine. It has been approved by WHO (World Health Organization) as a system of medicine. Unani assure complete health and provide complete cure for most of the diseases within a short period of time. The system has originated from Greece and was developed by the Arabs. Now it’s widely accepted and being practiced all over Asia especially in India and neighboring countries. In India it is one of the important part of the government health group called AYUSH (Ayurveda,Yoga, Unani, Sidda, and Homeopathy).
How does it treat the Diseases?
It is a system of medicine accepted by the Worl Health Organization (WHO). It is based on four element (Fire, Air, Water and Earth) theory and four humour (Blood, Bile, Phlegm, Black bile) theory. Four types of treatment is adviced in Unani System of medicine, they are: Treatment with Food and Nutrients, Treatment with Medicines, Treatment by Regimental Therapy and Surgery.
How are the medicines?
The medicines are given as single drugs or as compound drugs. Most of the drugs are with honey as the basic consistency. The main types of formation of the drugs are Tablets (Habbs), Pills (Qurs), Ashes (Kustha), Powder (safoof), Distilled form (Arq) Tonics (Sharbath) and Creams (Majoons)
All are these medicines natural ?
The medicines are prepared ONLY from the natural sources. They are made from herbals, minerals and animals. Herbals include the common Neem, Senna …etc and minerals like Calcium, phospherous ..etc. Some medicines are of animal origin like Kasthuri, Pearl oyster …etc
Is it quickly effective?
Most of the medicines are quickly effective for almost all the diseases.this is evident for the joint pains, cold and cough, digestive diseases and to retain body vitality. Some of the diseases may need longer period of drug consumption for complete cure.
Does it produce any side effects ?
So far unani Medicines do not produce any side effects to the body. All of them are from natural sources. But improper consumption of drugs and un authentic medicine usage for a longer period may have some side effects in the body. Some side effects are also noted from the treatment of uneducated quacks who call themselves as Doctors.