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Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions

The Melancholic Humour (Khilt-e-Sawda)

  1. Abul Faiz
  2. Mohammad Anas

Abstract

Humoral theory is one of the basic concepts of Unani system of medicine.Akhlat (humors) is “Admixture” which refers to body fluids. The body contains four major humors, i.e., dam, balgham, safra and sawda: a right proportion according to quality and quantity constitutes health and irregular distribution of these constitutes diseases. The melancholic humor is fourth fluid of the body which attributed to black in colour. It has very important functions like nourishment of some specific organs and maintains the viscosity of blood. Keywords: Temperament, humour, Unani medicine, dam, balgham, safra, sawda Cite this ArticleAbul Faiz, Mohammad Anas. The Melancholic Humour (Khilt-e-Sawda). Research & Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2019; 9(3): 22–25p.
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