Manuscripts
Risala ImaduddindarAfyun (رسالہ عماد الدین)
Introductory
| S.NO : | 4583 | AMAR ID : | AMAR/MS/4583 |
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| TITLE OF THE MANUSCRIPT : | Risala ImaduddindarAfyun (رسالہ عماد الدین) | 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 : | 81 |
Technical
| OTHER TITLE : | INA/ | AUTHOR NAME : | Hakim Imaduddin Shirazi (حکیم عماد الدین شیرازی)/INA |
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| CO-AUTHOR NAME : | INA | REDACTOR'S NAME : | INA |
| COMMENTATOR NAME : | NAME OF THE COMMENTARY : | ||
| LANGUAGE OF THE COMMENTATOR: | AUTHOR DATE : | 1585 AD | |
| COMMENTATOR DATE : | SCRIBE : | ||
| SCRIBE DATE AND PLACE : | AYUSH SYSTEM : | Unani | |
| SUBJECT: | Unani Pharmacology | LANGUAGE : | Persian |
| SCRIPT : | Persian |
Textual
| AUTHOR'S BEGINNING SENTENCE (UNICODE)/(DIACRITICAL) : | Haqir muhtaj ilainaya Allah al-Mabud/ | ||
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| SCRIBE'S BEGINNING SENTENCE (UNICODE)/(DIACRITICAL) : | / | ||
| AUTHOR'S ENDING SENTENCE (UNICODE)/(DIACRITICAL) : | Misl gandum azan buzah mi girand/ | ||
| 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 : | 40 | No. of PAGES : | 81 |
| No. of LINES PER FOLIOS : | No. of LINES PER PAGE: | 23 | |
| 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 : | Published | PUBLICATION LANGUAGE : | INA |
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| PUBLICATION AVAILABILITY : | INA | PUBLICATION EDITOR : | Dr. Rasool Choupani. |
| PUBLICATION TRANSLATOR : | INR | PUBLICATION PUBLISHER: | |
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| ABOUT MANUSCRIPT : | Risala Imad uddindarAfyun is a notable treatise written during the Safavid period, dedicated to the medicinal and addictive properties of opium. Authored by Mahmud ibn Masud Shirazi, this Persian manuscript holds a prominent place in medical history, offering both personal and professional insights into opium's therapeutic and harmful effects. Shirazi, who had firsthand experience with opium addiction, wrote this work based on his personal journey of overcoming the addiction and his subsequent belief in the medicinal value of opium. The manuscript consists of: Introduction, 15 chapters, Conclusion: Each chapter delves into various aspects of opium's characteristics, its uses in compound medicines, and its benefits in treating specific diseases. The treatise also provides detailed descriptions of: The quality of opium, The method of preparation, The various compound drugs that include opium as an ingredient. Key Topics Discussed: Therapeutic Benefits: Shirazi discusses the medical applica tions of opium in numerous compounds and remedies for treating ailments. He elaborates on the processes through which opium can be effectively used in compound formulations for healing. Harmful Effects: While recognizing the medicinal properties of opium, Shirazi does not shy away from detailing its negative side effects, especially concerning its addictive nature and the potential harm caused by excessive use. Significance: The treatise provides an insightful view into opium usage during the Safavid era, reflecting not only the medical knowledge of the time but also the influence of early modern European medical practices. The author's personal experiences with addiction and recovery give the manuscript a unique perspective, blending scientific observations with personal insights. Other Works by Mahmud ibn Masud Shirazi: Monograph on Syphilis: Shirazi composed a notable work on syphilis, which was a prevalent concern during Monograph on China Root (Chub Chini): This work focused on the therapeutic properties of the China root, another important remedy of the time. Arabic Treatises: Shirazi also wrote an Arabic treatise on compound remedies and a monograph on anatomy, reflecting his versatility and comprehensive approach to medicine. Shirazi's works, particularly Risala ImaduddindarAfyun, remain important in understanding the role of opium in early modern medical practices, as well as the interconnectedness of Persian and European medical knowledge during the Safavid period. | ||
Digitization Status
| DIGITIZED BY : | CCRAS-NIIMH | DIGITIZATION DATE : | March 2023 |
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