CONTRIBUTION OF GREEK-O-ARAB PHYSICIANS IN TASHREEH-E DIMAGH (ANATOMY OF BRAIN) - A REVIEW

Abstract

Brain (Dimagh) is the organ of consciousness, creativity, intelligence, memory, language and emotion. These functions
make it utmost important organ of human body. That’s why Greek-o-Arab physicians described it as Aaza’aRa’eesa (vital
organ) of the human body. Greek-o-Arab physicians like Hippocrates, Herophilus, Galen, ZakariyaRhazi, Ali Ibn Abbas
Majusi, Ibn-e Sina etc. made great contribution in brain anatomy. They discovered various brain structures and described
profoundly. They also described functions along with structure of different parts of the brain in detail.
Objective of the current study was to compile progression of Tashreeh-e- dimagh (Anatomy of brain) in Greek-o-Arab
period along with acknowledgment of contribution of Greek-o-Arab Physicians in brain anatomy. To compile
contribution of Greek-o-Arab Physicians in brain anatomy we search & collect the material from Unani Classical
reference books such as Kamil-us-Sanaa, ‘Alqanoonfiltibb’, KitabulMansoori, Modern books, Journal, Research Paper, &
online resources etc. This paper enlighten the praiseworthy work done by unani physicians, who compiled their
observations and research work about Tashreeh-e Dimaghi (brain anatomy) which is present in our ancient unani literature.
The ancient unani literature became the base for today’s advance Neuroanatomy. This paper will provide enough matter
that will help and open door for further researches in Tashreeh-e Dimaghi.