Abstract:The Unani system of medicine is founded on the concept of Mizaj (Temperament), which forms the basis of its therapeutic principles. The term Temperament, derived from the Latin word Tempero means- to mix together, refers to the unique constitution of each individual. This individuality determines one’s response to internal and external stimuli such as food, climate, emotions, medicines, and disease processes. Hence, Mizaj plays a vital role in tailoring patient-specific treatment.
Uterine fibroid is one of the most common benign tumors of the uterus, manifesting with heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and sometimes recurrent pregnancy loss. In Unani literature, it is described as Salaat. According to Unani theory, diseases occur due to imbalance in the four humours—Khilt-e-Dam, Khilt-e-Safra, Khilt-e-Balgham, and Khilt-e-Sauda. Treatment is therefore aimed at correcting the dominant humour responsible for pathology. Classical physicians like Hippocrates and Ibn Sina associated uterine fibroid with the predominance and accumulation of Ghaliz Balgham.
An observational study was conducted in the Department of Amraz-e-Niswan wa Qabalat, Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College and Hospital, Karol Bagh, Delhi, on women diagnosed with uterine fibroid. Patients presented with irregular, heavy, and painful menstrual cycles, lower abdominal pain, pelvic heaviness, and were confirmed through ultrasonography.
The result of the present study revealed that Balghami Mizaj (barid ratab) was predominant among patients suffering from uterine fibroid, constituting 36.7% of the total sample. This was followed by Safrawi Mizaj at 33.3%, while Damvi Mizaj and Saudawi Mizaj accounted for 16.7% and 13.3%, respectively.
