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Unani Medicine
Overview
Unani medicine is an ancient system of medicine that combines principles of Greek and Ayurvedic medicine to diagnose and treat many different conditions.
"Unani" literally means "Greek." It includes concepts and practices from many people, including Hakim Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Hippocrates, Pythagoras, Aristotle, Galen, and Rhazes. It is practiced throughout Asia and especially in India. Treatments used in Unani medicine include various herbal combinations, meditation, cupping, bloodletting, and others.
Unani medicine uses a wide variety of methods to diagnose and treat many different medical conditions. The evidence supporting its use varies for each treatment and condition.
Unani medicine is not a recognized or licensed health profession in North America.
"Unani" literally means "Greek." It includes concepts and practices from many people, including Hakim Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Hippocrates, Pythagoras, Aristotle, Galen, and Rhazes. It is practiced throughout Asia and especially in India. Treatments used in Unani medicine include various herbal combinations, meditation, cupping, bloodletting, and others.
Unani medicine uses a wide variety of methods to diagnose and treat many different medical conditions. The evidence supporting its use varies for each treatment and condition.
Unani medicine is not a recognized or licensed health profession in North America.
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