Analysis of its Relationship with Diabetes Using Mizaj’s Theory of Fluid Balance

Abstract

The concept of Temperament (Mizaj) was postulated by father of medicine Hippocrtaes in his book “Canon of Medicine” Tabiat al insan has set forth his famous doctrine that the body contains four humours Dam Balgham Safra and Sauda.Dominancy of particular khilt (Humour) makes temperament of individual which is suitable for that person[1]. This theory has occupied a major place in the Unani System of Medicine. It belongs to those basic concept of the tibb which are the distinguish features of this great healing art. A right proportion of khilt and inter mixture (homeostasis) of them according to quantity and quality constituent health and unequal proportion or imbalance according to quantity and quality and irregular distribution leads to disease.. As we know a life style disease known as Diabetes Mellitus (Zia Batees Shakri) caused by the mainly due to the high level of glucose in blood which definitely alter the equlibirium of humours in the body.