The Melancholic Humour (Khilt-e-Sawda)

Authors

  • Abul Faiz Aligarh Muslim University
  • Mohammad Anas

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https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjohp.v9i3.1709

Abstract

Humoral theory is one of the basic concepts of Unani system of medicine.Akhlat (humors) is “Admixture” which refers to body fluids. The body contains four major humors, i.e., dam, balgham, safra and sawda: a right proportion according to quality and quantity constitutes health and irregular distribution of these constitutes diseases. The melancholic humor is fourth fluid of the body which attributed to black in colour. It has very important functions like nourishment of some specific organs and maintains the viscosity of blood.

 

Keywords: Temperament, humour, Unani medicine, dam, balgham, safra, sawda

 

Cite this Article

Abul Faiz, Mohammad Anas. The Melancholic Humour (Khilt-e-Sawda). Research & Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2019; 9(3): 22–25p.

Author Biography

  • Abul Faiz, Aligarh Muslim University
    Kulliyat

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Published

2019-11-06

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2019)

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Review Article

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