Farukh Hasan¹, Azizur Rahman²* and Sayma Anjum³

¹Assistant Professor, Department of Mahiyatul Amraz (Pathology), Markaz Unani Medical College and Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
²Assistant Professor, Department of Mahiyatul Amraz (Pathology), National Institute of Unani Medicine, Kottigepalya, Magadi Main Road, Bangalore, India
³Department of Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology), National Institute of Unani Medicine, Kottigepalya, Magadi Main Road, Bangalore, India

*Corresponding Author: Azizur Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Mahiyatul Amraz (Pathology), National Institute of Unani Medicine, Kottigepalya, Magadi Main Road, Bangalore, India.

Received: June 05, 2024; Published: June 25, 2024

Abstract

Pleurisy, or "Dhāt al-Janb" as it is known in Unani medicine, is a special kind of entity in the field of traditional medicine. Pleurisy has been described since antiquity in the works of well-known physicians like Hippocrates (460-377 BC) and Galen (131-201 AD). The prevalent medical views of that era were reflected in these early observations, which frequently linked pleurisy to abnormalities in body humours. The characteristic signs of pleurisy, such as severe chest pain made worse by breathing, coughing, or movement, were recognised by ancient physicians.

The review begins by explaining the Unani conceptualization of pleurisy, which is based on the humoral theory and the imbalance of vital fluids. Insights from fundamental Unani texts such as the Canon of Medicine by Ibn Sina (980 -1037 CE) and the Zakhira Khwarazm Shahi by Ismail Jurjani (1040-1136 CE) are analyzed to unravel the historical evolution of pleurisy in Unani medicine. It is usually caused by bilious (Ṣafrāwī) and sometimes sanguineous (Damawī) morbid matters. Phlegm (Balgham) and Black bile (Sawdāwī) rarely cause it.

This review explores the Unani perspective on pleurisy, exploring its aetiology, classifications, diagnostic principles, and therapeutic modalities as outlined in classical Unani texts. Therapeutic interventions encompass a spectrum of Unani remedies, including herbal formulations, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle modifications. The article evaluates the efficacy and rationale behind these treatments, shedding light on the unique Unani approach to managing pleuritic conditions. The study provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of medical knowledge and how diagnostic approaches have changed throughout time. Even though the philosophical basis was different from modern understanding, the recognition of symptoms and efforts at therapeutic interventions provided a framework for the ongoing advancement of medical knowledge across time. By reviewing these historical perspectives, we can better understand pleurisy now and the continuing attempts of people throughout history to solve the mysteries of illness.

 Keywords: Pleurisy; Zaat-ul-janb; Unani Medicine; Pleurisy Treatment; Pleurisy Pathophysiology

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Citation

Citation: Azizur Rahman., et al. “A Review of Pleurisy (Dhāt al-Janb) in Perspective of Unani Medicine”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 8.7 (2024): 202-207.

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