Natural forces (Umoor-e-Tabiya) in Unani medicine and functional physiology of organ systems: A comparative perspective
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Unani medicine describes health as a dynamic equilibrium maintained by seven fundamental natural forces known as Umoor-e-Tabiya: Arkan (elements), Mizaj (temperament), Akhlat (humours), Aza (organs), Arwah (vital spirit), Quwa (faculties), and Af’al (functions). These principles collectively regulate the body’s physiology and pathology. Systems biology in modern science similarly interprets health through the lens of interdependent biological networks and functional organ systems. This paper presents a comparative analysis of Umoor-e-Tabiya and organ-based physiology, identifying conceptual parallels between traditional Unani understanding and modern functional systems biology. The integration of these paradigms could foster a more holistic, personalized approach to healthcare.
Authors: Ehtesham Ul Haq, Rishi Kumar
Language: English
Topic: History of Medicine Studies
Subfield: History
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413248663