DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS

DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN UNANI MEDICINE
1. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITS
Treatment in UNANI
Definition
Wajaul Mafasil (Rheumatoid arthritis) is an inflammation of one or more joints
associated with pain. It may be Balghami (phlegmatic) or Damavi (sanguine) and
Murakkab (compound) acoording to predominance of Akhlat (humours).
Causes
• Predominance of Haar (hot) and Ratab (moist) Akhlat (humours) - Dam (blood),
Balgham (phelgm).
• Soo-e-Mizaj Azwi (Imbalance of temperament of organ).
• Martoob Aab-o-Hawa (Humid climate).
• Accumulation of Fasid Akhlaat (morbid humours) in blood due to Soo-e-Hazm
(indigestion).
• Infiaalat-e-Nafsania (Psychic influences).
• Excessive intake of hot and moist food such as meat and dairy products.
• Samn-e-Mufrat (Obesity).
• Naqs-e- Taghzia (Deficient nutrition).
• Kasrat-e-Sharab Noshi (Excessive consumption of alcohol).
• Zarba-wa-Saqta (Injury).
• Mauroosi (Hereditary).
• Certain diseases affecting body immunity e.g. Aatshak (syphilis), Suzaak
(gonorrhoea), etc.
Preventive Measures
• Maintain body weight.
• Avoid oily/fatty diets.
• Maintain normal Ihtibas-o-Istifragh (retention and evacuation) through intake of
high fiber diet to regulate daily bowel movement.