| ABOUT MANUSCRIPT : | It is also known as Ikhtiyarat-e-Qasimi (اختیارات قاسمی) written in 1590 in the Persian language on the subject of medicine. It earned high prestigious value and has the status of a precious gem in the medical literature. In this book, he presented the Ayurvedic drugs and treatment also in an excellent manner. The book shows that the author has researched Ayurvedic medicine and compiled their characteristics in such a way that could be beneficial to other physicians. Contents: This book is based on a preface, 3 chapters, and a summary. Preface: In this, the theories related to Ayurveda have been discussed, in which Vata, Pitta, Kapha, and Tridosha have been mentioned along with this information regarding Rasapan is also present. This complete preface is divided into 9 sections. Chapter I: It mentions about 683 drugs including various Unani and some Indian drugs which are described in alphabetical order with their names, identification, functions, and properties. Chapter II: It has 15 sections containing selected and proven remedies for various diseases. It also includes the compound formulations like pills, tablets, Jawarishat, Muffarehat, toothpowders, oils, decoctions, drug powders, enema, syrups, etc. Chapter III: It has 160 sections. It describes various diseases, their management, and their classification according to their nature. Summary: The whole book is presented in the form of a comprehensive summary with common modes of cure in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine. In short, this book is based on the information common in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine and reflects the deep study and vast experiences of the author. This is a glimpse of common traditions of Unani and Ayurvedic medicine, from this aspect this book is a unique and rare Manuscript. The title of the book is mentioned in the text as Dastur al Atibba. This book is divided into one preface, three Maqalah, and one Khatima (conclusion). The preface is about the constituents of the body, akhlat, etc. It is divided into 9 Faida (benefits). 1st Maqalah is about the characteristics of drugs and food. 2nd Maqalah is about the popular Unani Compound drugs. 3rd Maqalah is about therapeutics. Khatima (conclusion) is about the explanation of the fate of many countries. |
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