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Tibb is a tradition of health who's synthesis was in the crucible of the Middle East, and integrates elements from Egypt, India, China and classical Greece. TIBB is an Arabic word which in different places of the world has been referred to as Arabic, Greco-Arab, Hikma, Unani, Oriental and Eastern medicine. Some of the most illustrious names such as Ar-Razi of Persia, Ibn Al-Baytar of Andalusia, Spain are associated with the traditions of TIBB. |
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Mianmodes of Cairo, Egypt and Ibn Sina (Avicenna) were practitioners and teachers of TIBB. Today, TIBB continues to provide relief for millions of people in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Malaysia, various parts of Middle East and Europe Wholesome and Balance TIBB is a body of knowledge and practice which maintains health and endeavours to restore it when lost. Health is a purposeful condition of attidal-dynamic balance, in which, all functions are carried out in a correct and almaha-whole manner. |
The concept of wholeness and balance permeates the philosophy, principal and practice of TIBB. Once, the condition of wholeness and balance was a norm for most human beings. However, as people and societies moved away from 'fithra' natural pattern, disharmony and disease increased.