THE IMPACT OF ANCIENT GREEK MEDICINE IN INDIA: THE BIRTH OF UNANI MEDICINE
Dr. Preeti Kumari
Assistant Professor, Marwari College, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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Background: Based on the teachings of Hippocrates, Galen, and Arab physicians, Unani Medicine, also known as "Unani-tibb," has a long and impressive history in India. The main idea behind it is to keep the body's four elements, temperaments, simple and compound organs, and four humors in a state of equilibrium. Methods: The most important bibliographical sources regarding the influence of ancient Greek medicine on India and the Unani Medicine principles have been investigated and examined. Results: In a nation with a different philosophy and worldview, the assimilation of Hippocratic principles was successful. The Indian people and medical professionals responded strongly to the ancient Greek medical system, which was enriched with local components. Conclusion: Unani medicine is gaining popularity all over the world, not just in India, where there are several registered practitioners.
Keywords:
Unani medicine; Hippocratic medicine; Arab physicians; humoral theory; traditional medicine
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