Clinical Manual of Hijama Therapy by Dr. Feroz Osman-Latib

Author:Dr. Feroz Osman-Latib
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dr. Feroz Osman-Latib

Being able to determine these two aspects will guide the Hajjaam as to whether Hijamah fits the ailment or not.

Constitutions or body types

Hippocrates said that: “It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease, than to know what sort of a disease a person has.”

This principle has all but completely departed from the practice of modern medicine but still remains an integral part of the practice of traditional medicine like Unani-Tibb and TCM. It is perhaps the most important criteria in both the identification of the nature of the disease as well as the selection of a treatment method. Understanding the type of person, their temperament as well as their lifestyle, social and environmental influences and history can make the difference between a successful resolution of the presenting illness and a litany of inaccurate diagnoses and ineffective treatments.

Recognising the body types is not difficult to master. There are 4 primary constitutions or body types within the Unani philosophy and 5 within the Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy. These can be combined into 5 main body types for the purposes of determining the suitability of Hijamah. They are as follows:

Fire constitution (Hot and Moist -Sanguinous)

They have a strong circulatory system and manifest with red facial hues. These individuals have a hotter temperament, their build is large with more muscle, the skin is warmer, their complexion is

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