📝 Introduction

Unani Medicine Laboratories are essential components of Unani medical colleges and research institutes. These labs provide practical training to students in drug preparation, identification, and diagnosis, based on the principles of Unani medicine.

Unani system focuses on maintaining balance of 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 like:
  • Majun
  • Safoof
  • Arq (distillates)
  • Sharbat
• Grinding, mixing, and processing techniques

3️⃣ Ilmul Amraz Laboratory (Pathology Lab)

• Study of diseases in 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