Unani Medicine Laboratories
📝 Introduction
Unani Medicine Laboratories are essential components of Unani medical colleges and research institutes. These laboratories provide practical training to students in drug preparation, identification, and diagnosis, based on the principles of Unani medicine.
Unani medicine focuses on maintaining the balance of the four humors (Akhlat):
- Dam (Blood)
- Balgham (Phlegm)
- Safra (Yellow Bile)
- Sauda (Black Bile)
🏥 Major Unani Medicine Laboratories
1️⃣ Ilmul Advia Laboratory (Pharmacology Lab)
- Study of crude drugs (Plant, Animal & Mineral origin)
- Identification and classification of drugs
- Organoleptic and microscopic evaluation
2️⃣ Dawa Sazi / Qarabadeen Laboratory (Pharmacy Lab)
- Preparation of Unani medicines
- Formulations such as:
- Majun
- Safoof
- Arq (Distillates)
- Sharbat
- Grinding, mixing, and processing techniques
3️⃣ Ilmul Amraz Laboratory (Pathology Lab)
- Study of diseases in the Unani system
- Basic diagnostic tests:
- Blood Examination
- Urine Analysis
- Stool Examination
4️⃣ Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib (Preventive & Social Medicine Lab)
- Public health and hygiene
- Nutrition and lifestyle
- Community health awareness
5️⃣ Moalajat Laboratory (Clinical Medicine)
- Patient examination
- Case taking and diagnosis
- Treatment planning based on Unani principles
🧰 Equipment Required
🧪 Laboratory Equipment
- Microscopes
- Glassware (Test Tubes, Beakers)
- Centrifuge
- Weighing Balance
🌿 Pharmacy Equipment
- Grinder and Pulverizer
- Distillation Unit (for Arq)
- Heating Devices
- Storage Containers
🩺 Clinical Equipment
- BP Apparatus
- Stethoscope
- Thermometer
