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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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