17/02/2025
🌿 : The Invisible Healer or Silent Killer? A Unani Perspective
In Unani medicine, air (Hawa) is considered one of the six essential factors (Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooriya) that maintain health and balance the humors (Akhlat) in our body. The quality of air we breathe directly influences our physical and mental well-being.
How Does Air Affect Our Health?
✅ Balanced Air (Hawa-e-Salihah): Clean, fresh air nourishes the Ruh (vital spirit), strengthens the heart, and enhances brain function.
❌ Polluted Air (Hawa-e-Fasidah): Impure air disturbs the balance of humors, leading to Suda’ (headache), Zukam (cold), Zoaf-e-Istihalat (weak metabolism), and even chronic illnesses.
Unani & Herbal Remedies for Air-Related Ailments
🌿 Sharbat-e-Toot Siyah – Beneficial for soothing sore throats and respiratory issues caused by polluted air.
🌿 Arq-e-Gulab – Acts as a natural cleanser for nasal congestion and allergies.
🌿 Roghan-e-Baboona (Chamomile oil) – Used for steam inhalation to clear airways and calm the mind.
🌿 Habb-e-Suranjan – Helps in detoxifying the body and balancing altered humors due to air pollution.
Prevention & Control
🌲 Adopt Green Living – Plant herbs like Tulsi, Mint, and Aloe Vera at home to naturally purify the air.
😷 Protect Yourself – Use a mask in polluted areas and burn Loban (Frankincense) at home — an Unani practice to disinfect air and enhance immunity.
🌿 Strengthen Your Lungs – Sip on Joshanda regularly, a traditional Unani decoction known for its respiratory benefits.
🍃 Seek Fresh Air – Spend time in gardens or near water bodies to rejuvenate the Ruh and detoxify the body.
Clean air is not just about breathing—it’s about healing and harmonizing our body’s internal environment. Let’s embrace Unani wisdom and modern practices to purify the air around us!
