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in the “qi” energy in the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine
addresses how illness manifests itself in a patient and treats
the patient, not the ailment or disease.

U

Unani Medicine or Yunani Medicine: Means “Greek”,
also called “Unani-tibb” is a form of traditional medicine
widely practiced in India and Indian subcontinent. It refers
to a tradition of Graeco-Arabic medicine, which is based on
the teachings of Greek physician Hippocrates, and Roman
physician Galen, and developed in to an elaborate medical
System by Arab and Persian physicians, such as Rhazes,
Avicenna (Ibn Sena), Al-Zahrawi, Ibn Nafis.

V

Vermicide: Herb that kills intestinal worms. (see anthelmintic)

Vermifuge: Herbs that expels intestinal worms or parasites.
Same as anthelmintic.

Vesicant: An agent that causes blistering, such as poison ivy.

Vulnerary- A herb used in treating fresh cuts and wounds,
usually used as a poultice. A healing substance.

Z

Zen: A branch of Buddhism which emphasizes meditation
and the ability to view life “in-the-moment.” The Zen life
is characterized by humility, labor, service, prayer and
gratitude; it disdains the pursuit of worldly accomplishments
and acknowledges that life’s pain and suffering often comes
from material preoccupation and desires.

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