DETERMINATION OF HUMAN TEMPERAMENT BASED ON THE LITERATURE OF UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i5.177Keywords:
Temperament, Body type, assessment, Classical literature, Unani system of medicineAbstract
The Temperament (mizaj) theory is backbone of Unani system of medicine. This system categorizes
individuals according to the temperament. Temperament indeed occupies a very important place in Unani
system of medicine and forms the basis of pathology diagnosis and treatment in this medical system. The
etidal or equilibrium of this distinct temperament i.e. maintenance of constant internal environment in
different individuals leads to a healthy body i.e. normal body functions. Any derangement of temperament
from etadal or imbalance of normal temperament results in su-e-mizaj which causes deranged body
functions i.e. diseases. It becomes essential for a physician to start the treatment after determining his
temperament so that the patient having specific mizaj can be treated according to his own mizaj. In this
paper we have discussed the determinants of temperament as described in literature of Unani system of
medicine.
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