Unani Herbology also follows a set of vital
principles. To know more about the principles in Unani Herbal
therapeutics, read on.
Herbal Therapeutics Principles
Like all other herbal healing medicine systems of the
world, namely Greek, Chinese, East Indian Ayurvedic, Arab, Persian,
American Indian and other traditional herbal methods, Unani system also
follows some basic principles. These principles serve as the building
blocks for the ones who follow it. Unani health practitioners observe
these principles for the benefit of the people around. Thus, to have
in-depth knowledge of Unani Herbology and Herbal Therapeutics, one
should know the principles of the same.
Principles of Unani Herbology
- According to the first principle of Unani, the body itself
contains a mechanism for healing. Thus, the prime aim, purpose and
objective of the physician should be to give aid to the internal
mechanism and it's functioning in the maintenance of health of the
body.
- The second principle of Unani Herbology states that many diseases
arise as a result of faulty indigestion of nutrient substances, with
an exception to fractures, injuries etc.
- The third principle of the system dates back to the times of
Hippocrates and holds true for almost all the herbal therapeutic
systems. It is regarding the existence of quasi-material forces or
substances called humors. They are semi-gaseous, vaporous substances
which reflect the innate temperament of each organ or body part in
its state of health. Thus, by identifying the normal temperament of
each organ or body part, and comparing it with the state of the same
organ or body part in a disease condition, it is relatively simple
to find out which type of herbs would be most effective in restoring
the balance and harmony.
- Unani Herbal Therapeutics also believes in the distinction of
herbs into several categories depending upon the effect they have on
the body.
Furthermore, the Unani system of Herbal Therapeutics
carries out various therapies with medicinal herbs, both internally and
externally. However, pertaining to the sensitivity of the digestion
system, the herbs are very carefully prescribed for internal use. The
main purposes of the internal therapy include evacuating something from
the body, preventing evacuation from the body, modifying the temperament
of the body organs. Nevertheless, a herbal therapist should try not to
prescribe the usage of herbs for every minor change occurring within the
body.
Initially, the condition should be treated by changing the method of
life management like altering the patterns of sleep and wakefulness,
adjusting the diet, increasing or decreasing exercise, and many other
measures which would help to restore the body and mind. Also, for
treating a disease, nutritive quality herbal drugs should be introduced
in the beginning, followed by medicinal herbs and then try to restrict
to simple herbal substances as far as possible.
