GOVERNMENT UNANI MEDICAL COLLEGE (Inst. Code – 017)

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About GOVERNMENT UNANI MEDICAL COLLEGE (Inst. Code – 017)

GOVERNMENT UNANI MEDICAL COLLEGE (Inst. Code – 017) is a government college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1979. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. Campusbells lists it under Medical.

The Unani or Greeco-Arabic system of medicine was introduced by Hippocrates. However this system later extensively developed by Arab physicians. The basic theory of the Unani medicine is based on the concept that perfect balance between the Elements (Arkan), Humors (Akhlat) and Temperament (Mizaj) is necessary for good health.

Every individual has inherent powers of self-preservation, called Quwat-e-mudabira badan. The four humours present in the human body are Balgham (Phlegm), Dum (Blood), Safra (Bile) and Sauda (Black bile), the example of colour is for character and matter. The excessiveness of these humors determines an individual’s Temperament or Mizaj which again could be of four kinds: Damvi (Sanguine or Plethoric), Safravi (Choleric or Bilious), Balghami (Cold or phlegmatic) and Saudavi (Melancholic).

Any change in character or quantity of humor, Temperament can lead to disease.

As described on the institution’s website (gumcchennai.in)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1979

Ownership

Public / Government

Stream

Medical

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Affiliated to

Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai

Institution type

Affiliated College

Management

State Government

AISHE code

C-45408

Campus life

Facilities at GOVERNMENT UNANI MEDICAL COLLEGE (Inst. Code – 017)

• Medical
• Lab
• Library
• Hostel