Concept and management of Warm e Meda (Gastritis) in Unani perspective: A review

Naleefa U.L.*, Muthalib A.M.

Abstract

Warm e Meda (Gastritis) is a common Gastro Intestinal disorder affecting the world’s population. According to the Unani concept Warm e Meda occurs mainly due to Soo e Mizaj of Meda (imbalanced temperament of the stomach) and accumulation of Ghair Tabayee Akhlath (bad humours) in the stomach. According to Unani concept, there were many preventive and treatment modalities found to treat and manage Warm e Meda. In the preventive method, Asbab e sitta e zarooriya (six essential factors) should be maintained viz Hawae e Muheet (fresh air), Makhool wa Mashroob (food and drink), Harkath wa Sukoone badani (body movement and response), Harkath wa Sukoone Nafsaniya (mental movement and response), Naum vo Yakzah (sleep and wakefulness) and Ehthibaas wa Istifaraagh (retention and evacuation). Ilaj bil Ghiza (dietotherapy) and Ilaj bil Dawa (pharmacotherapy) are the treatment modalities used to treat Warm e Meda.