Traditional & Alternative Medicine

Unani, Siddha, and Islamic Medicine

Unani, Siddha and Islamic medicine represent three deeply rooted traditional medical systems that have served as pillars of holistic health in South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Unani Medicine, also known as Greco-Arabic medicine, traces its origins to the ancient medical teachings of Hippocrates and Galen, later refined by Persian and Arab scholars such as Avicenna. Central to Unani philosophy is the humoral theory, which maintains that health depends on the balance of four bodily humors - blood (Dam), phelegum (Balgham), yellow bile (Safra), and black bile (sauda).  Siddha Medicine is one of the oldest systems of medicine known to humankind, developed by the Tamil sages or siddhars in South India more than 5,000 years ago. Siddha is deeply spiritual and rooted in Dravidian culture, combining alchemy, yogic practices , and herbal science to promote health and longevity. Islamic Medicine, also known as Prophetic medicine, draws from the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the contributions of Islamic scholars to medicine during the Islamic Golden Age. It promotes healing through natural means, ethical medical practice, and a strong focus on hygiene, mental well-being, and spiritual health.