Classification of Diseases in Unani System of Medicine

Mohd. Salman, Tasfiya Hakeem Ansari, Sabiha Rasulsab Arjunagi, Ayesha Begum Quazi Nasimuddin

Abstract: At present era various sets of classification of diseases are available both in Unani medicine and Modern medicine. There are some classifications of diseases that exist in both. Classical medical literature suggests that roots of classification of diseases traced back to Unani physicians. Galen played pivotal role in classifying diseases. Physicians after Galen supplemented his classification and even added new classification of diseases as per need. In fact, classification of diseases help in better understanding and management of diseases. This paper aims to highlight historical background as well as different types of classification of diseases documented in Unani medicine. Relevant information for this paper is collected from classical Unani manuscripts and their translations, journals, theses, etc. After collection, these were analyzed and systematized in comprehensive manner.

Keywords: Classification of diseases, Simple diseases, Complex diseases, Temperamental diseases, Structural diseases