Unani Medicine and Child Vitality: Unravelling Comprehensive Care Principles

Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 01 | Page : 19-25
    By

    Atiya Anjum,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Tahaffuzi Wa Samaji Tib, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Each phase of an individual’s life holds significance, particularly in the initial years as they play a pivotal role in molding a child into a robust adolescent and adult. Due to their less developed immune systems, children are more vulnerable to infections and illnesses than adults. Ancient Unani physicians recognized the importance of child health, addressing childhood diseases, management strategies, and health maintenance regimens. The comprehensive guidelines for childcare are encapsulated in the concepts of Tadabeer-e Naumaulood and Amraze atfal, covering aspects, such as newborn care, infant feeding, dentition management, disease management, and treatment principles in children. Various Unani literature texts, including Firdaus-ul-Hikmat, kitab-ul-Mansoori, Kamil-us Sanaah, Al Qanoon Fit Tib, Kitab-ul-Mokhtarat Fit Tib, and Kitab-ul-Kulliyat, provide extensive information on childcare. This paper aims to present a holistic approach to Unani medicine in fostering a child’s well-being.

Keywords: Unani Medicine, child health care, Tadabeer-e- naumaulood, tadabeere-e atfal, Childhood.

[This article belongs to Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy ]

How to cite this article:
Atiya Anjum. Unani Medicine and Child Vitality: Unravelling Comprehensive Care Principles. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2025; 14(01):19-25.
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Atiya Anjum. Unani Medicine and Child Vitality: Unravelling Comprehensive Care Principles. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2025; 14(01):19-25. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joayush/article=2025/view=197829



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Volume 14
Issue 01
Received 12/01/2025
Accepted 22/01/2025
Published 11/02/2025
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