Principles and Short Practice of Cosmetic Care in Unani Medicine

Download or read book Principles and Short Practice of Cosmetic Care in Unani Medicine written by Humyra Tabasum and published by Educreation Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cosmetology, defined as study and application of beauty treatment, has been in practice since ancient times. Natural products involved in cosmetic formulations are becoming popular among the population owing to their safety and effectiveness. The present piece of work focuses on cosmeceutical preparations described in Unani literature regarding hair, skin and nails and is based on the literature from classical Unani texts, viz., Zakhira Sabit Ibn Qurrah, Kitab al Mansoori, Ghina Muna, Kamil Al Sana, Alqanoon Fil Tib, Zakhira Khawarzam Shahi, Haziq etc.