- It is a condition in which the desire for food i.e. appetite decreases.
- It is caused by Harārat Hādd (Intense heat), Sū’-i Mizāj Bārid Mufrat (Excessive Cold morbid temperament), accumulation of Khilt Mirārī (Bilious humour) or Khilt Mālih (Salty humour) or excessive amount of Balgham Lazij (Viscous phlegm) or Khilt ‘Afin (Putrid humour) in the stomach, Imtilā’-i Badan (Excess of fluid in the body), Qillat-i Tahallul (Decreased catabolism), Zu‘f-i Kabid (Hepatic debility) and Zu‘f-i Hiss-i Fam-i Mi‘da (Decreased sensitivity of cardiac end of stomach).
- It is characterized by decreased desire for food. There will be Jashā’ Dukhānī (Burnt belching) [when the cause is Harārat Hādd], Laza‘ (Irritation), Ghasayān (Nausea), Qay’ (Vomiting) [in case of Khilt Marārī or Khilt Mālih being the causative factors], Tamaddud (Abdominal distension) [when the cause is Balgham Lazij] and Taqallub-i Nafs (Excessive nausea) [in case of Khilt ‘Afin being the causative factor].
- It is a condition in which the desire for food i.e. appetite decreases.
- It is caused by Harārat Hādd (Intense heat), Sū’-i Mizāj Bārid Mufrat (Excessive Cold morbid temperament), accumulation of Khilt Mirārī (Bilious humour) or Khilt Mālih (Salty humour) or excessive amount of Balgham Lazij (Viscous phlegm) or Khilt ‘Afin (Putrid humour) in the stomach, Imtilā’-i Badan (Excess of fluid in the body), Qillat-i Tahallul (Decreased catabolism), Zu‘f-i Kabid (Hepatic debility) and Zu‘f-i Hiss-i Fam-i Mi‘da (Decreased sensitivity of cardiac end of stomach).
- It is characterized by decreased desire for food. There will be Jashā’ Dukhānī (Burnt belching) [when the cause is Harārat Hādd], Laza‘ (Irritation), Ghasayān (Nausea), Qay’ (Vomiting) [in case of Khilt Marārī or Khilt Mālih being the causative factors], Tamaddud (Abdominal distension) [when the cause is Balgham Lazij] and Taqallub-i Nafs (Excessive nausea) [in case of Khilt ‘Afin being the causative factor].
- Oral administration of powder of Nānkhwāh (Seed of Ptychotis ajowan DC.) soaked in lemon juice and dried seven times in case of Harārat Hādd.
- Oral administration of decoction of Afsantīn (Artemisia absinthium Linn.) in case of Harārat Hādd.
- Oral administration of powder of Qaranfal (Myrtus caryophyllus Linn.) 14 gm., Mastagī (Pistacia lentiscus Linn.) 14 gm., Zanjabīl (Zingiber officinale Roscoe.) 70 gm. and Sugar 196 gm. in a dose of 8-10 gm. after meal in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Bārid.
- Oral administration of powder of Nānkhwāh (Seed of Ptychotis ajowan DC.) 17.5 gm., Pudīna Nahrī (Mentha aquatica Linn.) 17.5 gm., Bādiyān (Foeniculum vulgare Gaertn.) 17.5 gm., Qaranfal (Myrtus caryophyllus Linn.) 7 gm., Mastagī (Pistacia lentiscus Linn.) 7 gm. and Sumbul al-Tīb (Nardostachys Jatamansi (D.Don) DC.) 7 gm. in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Bārid.
Compound drugs:
| Jawārish-i ‘Ūd | 5-7 gm. |
| Jawārish-i Zarishk (in case of Harārat Hādd) | 5-10 gm. |
| Jawārish-i Anārayn (in case of Harārat Hādd) | 7-10 gm. after meal |
| Jawārish-i Āmla (in case of Harārat Hādd) | 5-10 gm. |
| Jawārish Kamūnī (in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Bārid) | 7-12 gm. |
| Jawārish Falāfilī (in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Bārid) | 3 gm. |
| Murabba-i Zanjabīl (in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Bārid) | 12-24 gm. |
| Murabba-i Halayla | 1-2 pieces with water at night. |
- Aghziya Ghalīza - Dry and viscous foods such as dry date, ‘Adas Musallam (Lens esculenta Moench.), etc. These are of two types i.e. Mahmūda (that produces good humour) and Ghayr Mahmūda (that produces morbid humour).
- Complete Blood Count, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Kidney Function Test
- Liver Function Test
- Blood Sugar-Fasting & Postprandial
- Qay’ (Emesis) for evacuation of matter
- Ishāl (Purgation) for evacuation of matter
- Ta’rīq (Diaphoresis) in case of Imtilā’
- Dalk (Massage) in case of Imtilā’
- Riyāzat Mu‘tadila (Moderate exercise)
- Diets producing good humour
- Lemon pickle
- Spices in case of Sū’-i Mizāj Bārid
- Vinegar
- Avoid consumption of alcohol.