Indian Systems of Medicines

Diabetes (Madhumeha) Introduction: Diabetes is considered as a life long disorder by modern medical science but according to Naturopathy it is a disorder of digestive system which can be controlled by changes in life style, regular practice of Yoga and diet regulations. What is Diabetes: Diabetes is considered to be a disease of people of sedentary habits in whose life there is no place for physical exercise or physical labour. In this disease the amount of insulin produced by pancreas is reduced quantitatively, which results in the increase of sugar in blood and excess sugar eliminates outside through urine. Causes of Diabetes: Lack of physical labour, severe pressure of mental work and stress , unnatural ways of living and irregular and faulty diet patterns are among the root causes of this disease. Heavy and regular use of fat and sugar products makes the digestive glands weak and disturbs the process of metabolism in the body. Diabetes is also believed as heredity dis...

Unani Medicine An introduction: While Hippocrates (460-377 BC) is hailed as the founder of Unani system of medicine, the principles of Unani Tibb as followed in India, were first laid by the Persian physician ibn Sina (980- 1037 AD) in his book Al Qanun. An integral part of India's national health care system, unani tibb is today widely practiced in many parts of the nation. Unani Tibb stresses on maintaining a proper balance of various vital forces and humors that make up the body.  An imbalance of these constituents is believed be the root cause of ill health. The Treatments aim to cure the ailment through helping the body achieve the desired balance, and gain health Unani Tibb treatments involve extensive use of natural herbs and other material, many of which are commonly available. This article presents you with a few simple Unani Tibb remedies, which can be tried out in the convenience of your home. Ailment: Conjunctivitis (Ashob-e-Chashm) It is an inflammation...