Each entry typically includes the drug's name (often in multiple languages like Urdu, Arabic, and Persian), its physical description, and its medicinal efficacy for specific ailments.
reportedly addresses these issues:
The (The Book of Simples) by Hakeem Muzaffar Hussain Awan is a foundational text in Unani medicine, serving as a comprehensive Materia Medica for practitioners and students. Originally published in 1987 by Sheikh Ghulam Ali and Sons , this extensive 580-page Urdu guide details the medicinal properties, temperaments ( Mizaj ), and therapeutic uses of hundreds of single drugs. Core Content and Structure
The book is meticulously organized to aid in the quick identification and application of traditional herbs and minerals:
Specific benefits for ailments like sore throats or digestive issues.
: Guidance on specific treatment stages, ranging from nutritional advice to the administration of potent medicines and purgation techniques ( munzij-mushil ).