Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine An Overview

Traditional medicine is very popular among the population around the world, especially in the Arab region. From the founding of Islam in the 6th century, the Arabic world became the center of medical knowledge. Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine TAIM was developed in medieval times and practiced in various Arabic countries today. It contains ancient healing wisdom and guidelines for healthy living. Past down from generation to generation, the medical herbs, seeds, roots, and oils have been utilized to treat a wide range of illnesses and diseases. Understanding TAIM will enhance the ability of traditional healer to provide culturally sensitive care to Arab and Muslim patients. This paper provides introduction to the traditional medicine commonly used in the Arab community. Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Uwakwe C. Chukwu | Abayomi Ajayi-Majebi | Sarhan M. Musa "Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine: An Overview" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-1 , December 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47946.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/ayurvedic/47946/traditional-arabic-and-islamic-medicine-an-overview/matthew-n-o-sadiku