Manuscripts
Risala Sitta Zaruriya (رسالہ ستہ ضروریہ)
Introductory
| S.NO : | 4587 | AMAR ID : | AMAR/MS/4587 |
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| TITLE OF THE MANUSCRIPT : | Risala Sitta Zaruriya (رسالہ ستہ ضروریہ) | SOURCE LOCATION : | Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine and Sciences (IAMMS), Aligarh, UP, India |
| PLACE & STATE : | Uttar Pradesh | ACCESSION NO. AT SOURCE : | |
| ACCESSION NO.AT NIIMH, HYDERBAD : | 34 |
Technical
| OTHER TITLE : | INA/ | AUTHOR NAME : | /INA |
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| CO-AUTHOR NAME : | INA | REDACTOR'S NAME : | INA |
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| LANGUAGE OF THE COMMENTATOR: | AUTHOR DATE : | ||
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| SCRIBE DATE AND PLACE : | AYUSH SYSTEM : | Unani | |
| SUBJECT: | Basic principles of medicine | LANGUAGE : | Persian |
| SCRIPT : | Persian |
Textual
| AUTHOR'S BEGINNING SENTENCE (UNICODE)/(DIACRITICAL) : | Al-Hamdu lillah al-Niam li hayat al-Nuqush/ | ||
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| SCRIBE'S BEGINNING SENTENCE (UNICODE)/(DIACRITICAL) : | / | ||
| AUTHOR'S ENDING SENTENCE (UNICODE)/(DIACRITICAL) : | Buad fawayad akhyar salitmam ash/ | ||
| SCRIBES ENDING SENTENCE (UNICODE)/(DIACRITICAL) : | /INA | ||
| COLOPHON (UNICODE)/(DIACRITICAL) : | / | CHAPERTIZATION: | Chapterised |
| EXTENT : | Incomplete | ||
| REMARKS : | Red letters ware seen in the manuscript especially to highlight the chapters | ||
Physical
| MATERIAL : | SIZE : | ||
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| No. of FOLIOS : | 17 | No. of PAGES : | 34 |
| No. of LINES PER FOLIOS : | No. of LINES PER PAGE: | 17 | |
| No. of LETTERS PER LINE : | 16 | GRANTHAMANA : | |
| MISSING FOLIOS : | Some folios are missing in the end | ILLUSTRATIONS : | |
| CONDITION : | Good, Readable |
Catalogue
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| CATALOGUE TITLE : | INA | CATALOGUE PART : | INA |
| CATALOGUE VOLUME : | INA | CATALOGUE EDITOR: | INA |
| CATALOGUE PUBLISHER : | INA | CATALOGUE YEAR OF PUBLICATION : | INA |
| CATALOGUE ADDITIONAL DETAILS : | INA |
Publication Details
| PUBLICATION STATUS : | PUBLICATION LANGUAGE : | INA | |
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| PUBLICATION AVAILABILITY : | INA | PUBLICATION EDITOR : | |
| PUBLICATION TRANSLATOR : | INA | PUBLICATION PUBLISHER: | |
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| ABOUT MANUSCRIPT : | The Risala Sitta Zaruriya manuscript, though scattered in its structure, covers several fundamental aspects of health and disease management in Unani medicine. It begins by discussing the six essential factors (Sitta Zaruriya) necessary for maintaining health, then shifts towards other important topics such as disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. 1. Six Essential Factors (Sitta Zaruriya): The manuscript starts by highlighting the six crucial elements required for maintaining good health, which are central to Unani medical theory: Air (Hawa): Quality, temperature, and moisture of air influence health. Food and Drink (MakoolwaMashroob): Proper nutrition and hydration play a significant role in maintaining balance. Sleep and Wakefulness (NawmwaYaqza): Regulated sleep cycles are critical for physical and mental health. Movement and Rest (Harakat wa Sukoon): Physical activity and relaxation must be balanced for wellbeing. Excretion and Retention (IhtibaswaIstifragh): The proper n ation of waste is essential for preventing the accumulation of harmful substances. Mental States (AghdhiyaNafsani): Emotional and psychological factors affect health. Each of these elements is explained in the context of how they contribute to the preservation of health and prevention of disease. 2. Poetry on Health Preservation and Disease Prevention: Following the discussion on the six essentials, the manuscript includes a poetic section that emphasizes the importance of preserving health and preventing disease. The poetry makes it easier to remember these principles, particularly for students and practitioners of Unani medicine. 3. Diagnosis of Diseases through Observation of Body Secretions: The manuscript delves into the diagnosis of diseases by examining various body secretions, such as: Phlegm (balgham), Urine (baul), Sweat (arq), Stool (baraz). The color, consistency, odor, and other characteristics of these secretions are used to diagnose different illnesses and understand the internal state of the body. 4. Treatment of Diseases: The final part of the manuscript addresses the treatment of diseases, including both preventive measures and curative approaches. The manuscript likely provides therapeutic guidelines based on the findings from the diagnostic phase, applying single and compound drugs to restore health. Risala Sitta Zaruriya serves as a practical guide, offering a comprehensive framework for health management. It emphasizes preventive health care through the maintenance of essential lifestyle factors, while also providing methods for disease diagnosis and treatment. Its mix of practical advice, diagnostic techniques, and poetic reminders makes it a valuable resource for both students and practitioners of Unani medicine. | ||
Digitization Status
| DIGITIZED BY : | CCRAS-NIIMH | DIGITIZATION DATE : | March 2023 |
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