UNANI CONCEPT OF IMTILA (CONGESTION) IN THE LIGHT OF KITAB AL MURSHID
Dr. Khatiba Aatka Maryam*, Dr. Md. Nadeem Akhter and Dr. Kaif Alam
ABSTRACT
In the Unani system of medicine, Imtila (also known as plethora or congestion) is a condition characterised by the excessive accumulation of bodily fluids, particularly in the blood or blood vessels, leading to an imbalance in the body's humoral equilibrium. This concept is rooted in Unani medicine, which emphasises the balance of four humours—blood (Dam), phlegm (Balgham), yellow bile (Safra), and black bile (Sauda)—to maintain health. Imtila disrupts this balance, causing various symptoms and potentially leading to serious health complications.[1]
Keywords: Imtila, Plethora, Congestion, Akhlat.
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