Box containing bottle of Masturin, herbal medicine, Pakistan, 2004-2005
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Two spoonfuls of Masturin, a Unani Tibb herbal medication, are taken at night with lukewarm water to correct menstrual irregularities and leucorrhoea. The medication is also taken by women for general health. Unani Tibb is an Islamic medical tradition. Health and personality are influenced by a person’s unique combination of humours, or elements, and their relationship with the environment. Illness occurs when the humours become unbalanced. Treatment is tailored to suit the individual’s specific mix of humours. The treatment was made by The Moshin Institute, a research and teaching centre for Unani Tibb in Leicester, England
Object number:
2005-694
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Glossary: Unani Tibb medicine
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Glossary: leucorrhoea
A discharge of a white, yellowish, or greenish, viscid mucus, resulting from inflammation or irritation of the membrane lining the genital organs of the female
Glossary: Unani Tibb
An Islamic medical tradition based on ancient Greek principles and focusing on balance in the body. It is found mostly in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and the Middle East.
Glossary: period
Common term for vaginal bleeding, which happens once a month as part of a female's menstrual cycle. Periods usually last from one to five days and begin when a girl reaches puberty.
Glossary: herbal medicine
the use of plant or plant extracts for medicinal purposes in order to improve the body's natural functions and restore balance. Herbal medicines are given in many forms (liquids, infusions, tablets, topical preparations, etc.) and form part of an increasing number of complementary medical therapies