Research Publications

A number of research projects have been initiated by the Institute including research into the principles of Tibb, the function of Tibb within the South African medical system and the role of Tibb in the management and alleviation of common chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.

Research activities are detailed in the section below:

• The Efficacy of Lo-Chol in Hypercholesterolemia
  Dr.Mujeeb Hoosen - September 2011
• The Efficacy of a Cinnamon, Cumin, Ginger and Honey Paste in the Treatment of Acute Diarrhoea
  Dr Lindsay Lary - September 2011
• The Efficacy of Stress Away and Lifestyle modification in the Management of Stress
  Dr. Ferial De Jongh - September 2011
• Unani Materia Medica and the Concept of Purgation: A Safe Regimental Therapy
  Dr Hifzul Kabir - December 2010
• Therapeutic cupping as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of Diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthiritis
  Prof Rashid Bhikha - April 2008
• Comparison of lifestyle changes to clinical disorders as advised in orthodox medicine & Unani-Tibb
  Prof Rashid Bhikha - March 2008
• Bacterial infection - the Tibb View
  Dr Rashid Bhikha & Dr John Glynn - January 2008
• Islamic Medicine Revisited
  Prof Rashid Bhikha - December 2007
• The Role of Unani in Lifestyle Diseases
  Prof Rashid Bhikha - November 2007
• Developing a Unani Curriculum - A South African Perspective
  Prof Rashid Bhikha - March 2007
• Correspondence of Qualities & Temperament in groups of patients suffering from Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Bronchial Asthma, HIV & AIDS
  Prof Rashid Bhikha - February 2007
• Physis comes in from the cold
  Dr Rashid Bhikha - April 2006
• Role of Lifestyle Factors in the Management of Patients with HIV and AIDS, Type 2 Diabetes, and Hypertension
  Dr Rashid Bhikha & Dr John Glynn - March 2006
• Tibb: a review of its role in South Africa
  Dr Rashid Bhikha - March 2006
• Role of Lifestyle Factors in the Management of Hypertension
  Dr Rashid Bhikha & Dr John Glynn - February 2006
• Role of Lifestyle Factors in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
  Dr Rashid Bhikha & Dr John Glynn - February 2006
• Role of Lifestyle Factors in the Management of HIV and Aids -
  Dr Rashid Bhikha & Dr John Glynn - January 2006
• Integrative medicine - The Best of both worlds?
  Dr Rashid Bhikha - December 2005
• Temperament: An important Indicator of Susceptibility to Infection in HIV & AIDS Patients -
  Dr Rashid Bhikha & Dr John Glynn - February 2005
• Tibb and the concept of Temperament -
  Dr Rashid Bhikha - February 2005
• Tibb Medication compares favourably with Conventional in HIV & AIDS
  Dr Rashid Bhikha & Dr John Glynn - December 2004