TABIYAT AND ITS ROLE IN HOMEOSTASIS: CONCEPT OF UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

Authors

  • Mohd Azfar University of Delhi
  • Yusuf Jamal University of Delhi

Abstract

Unani system of medicine has very vital concept of Tabiyat as a natural faculty of the body accountable for proper functioning of the organs. Tabiyat is a nature gifted power in the body that brings health condition when it is strong enough and the physician only aid Tabiyat in order to get rid of ailments. Tabiyat plays a very crucial role in heath promotion and prevention. Balance of temperament is mainly prevented by it and in case of dystemperament it is again restored by Tabiyat by aiding it through different methods and therapies. The purpose of this study is to describe Tabiyat in the light of modern concept of human physiology in order to focus the importance of Tabiyat, its function as homeostasis. The conclusion of this study is that homeostasis is accomplished with the help of Tabiyat so called Quwwat-e-Mudabbirah-e-Badan.

Keywords: Medicatrix naturae, Tabiyat, Quwwat-e-Mudabbirah-e-Badan, Homeostasis, Arkan 

Author Biographies

  • Mohd Azfar, University of Delhi
    PG Dept. of Munafeul Aza, A & U Tibbia Colklege Karol Bagh New Delhi
  • Yusuf Jamal, University of Delhi
    HoD, PG Dept. of Munafeul Aza, A & U Tibbia Colklege Karol Bagh New Delhi

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2020-04-25