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Practices of Tadabeer Naumolod and Nigahdasht (Care of Newborn) in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract
Approximately four million global neonatal deaths that occur annually, 98% occur in developing countries, where most newborns die at home while they are cared by mothers, relatives, and traditional birth attendants. In Unani system of medicine, various procedures have been extensively described for care of newborn. Unani classical texts like Practica Puerorum, Canon of medicine, Liber Regius etc. have given prime importance to the care of newborn. The present study has reviewed various practices for care of newborn as mentioned in Unani system of medicine.
Keywords: Care of newborn, canon of medicine, liber regius, Tadabeer Naumolod, wet-nurse
Keywords
Care of Newborn, Canon of medicine, Liber Regius, Tadabeer Naumolod, Wet-Nurse
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