Journal of - International Society for the History of Islamic Medicine

Contribution of Unani Physicians in Child Health Care with
Special Reference to Al Qanoon Fil Tib
Mohd. USMAN, Shamim IRSHAD,
Wasi AKHTAR
Gingivitis, convulsions, rigidity, coughs, Dysponea, Stomatitis,
discharging ears, Ears ache, Meningitis, Hydrocephalus,
Corneal ulcer, Fevers, Colic, Excessive sneezing,
Multiple boils, Umbilical hernia, Inflammation of the navel,
Insomnia, Hiccup, Excessive vomiting, Nightmares, Inflammation
of throat, Weak digestion, Abnormal snoring,
Infantile convulsions, Prolapsed Ani, Intestinal Worms, Intertrigo
etc These diseases if cured by the recommendation
given by Unani physician which have the lesser side effect
and provide the more protection to the children. It reduces
the infant mortality rate and boosts the immunity level of
children
Conclusion
The recommendation given by our physicians about the
antenatal, postnatal and infant care plays a pivotal role in
the child health care. It reduces the infant mortality and
maternal mortality and thus helpful in the maintenance
of health status of community. Unani physicians also told
about the qualifications for a good wet nurse. They have
also given the method of testing the quality of breast feed
milk and told about the different method of improving the
quality of milk. Thus there is a great contribution of Unani
physicians in the child health care system.
It is the need of time to focus the attention on child
health care along with the recommendation given by Islamic
physicians.
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