A Review Of The Classical Concept Of Normal Sleep In Unani System Of Medicine

Abstract

Sound sleep is very important for a healthy life. A normal sleep is very much important as it effects physical, mental, and emotional status of our body. Without proper sleep, an individual cannot perform his daily life routine in a better way and will face various difficulties like to concentrate or to respond quickly. In Unani system of Medicine there is a description of Asbab sitta zaruriya (six essential factors) which is very important for a balanced and healthy life. Any abnormality in these factors may lead to disease. Naum wa yaqza (sleep and wakefulness) is the fifth essential entity of these six factors. In Unani system of Medicine there is given more emphasis on proper care of health in daily life and sleep is one of the important needs that have to be fulfilled. Ancient Unani scholars has described the various aspect of sleep such as what is sleep, need of sleep, relationship of sleep and awaken with activity and rest. In Classical Unani literature there is also description about relation of sleep with hazam jaiyyed (good digestion), quwa (faculty), rooh (pneuma), akhlat (humours) and mijaz (temperament). It is need of hour to give emphasis on attaining a healthy and sound sleep.