..:::Welcome to Tibb:::..


Tibb is a system of medicine with a rich history. It has journeyed through many teachers, philosophers and countries and was, in fact, the mainstay of medicine until quite recently in world history. Its principles can be traced back to Egyptian, African, Greek, Arabic, Indian and Western medicine. Beginning with the renowned Egyptian, Imhotep, it was later embraced by the most famous medical philosopher of all time, Hippocrates and then further conceptualized by Galen. Over the centuries it was refined by a number of Arab physicians, especially Ibn Sina (known as Avicenna to the western world). Known as ‘TIBB’ in South Africa, Tibb is also referred to, as Unani-Tibb. ‘Unani’ is the Persian word for Greek and ‘Tibb’ an Arabic word for Medicine. Directly translated, Unani-Tibb means Graeco-Arab Medicine. Having come so far back in history, Tibb enjoys all the benefits of being tested through the ages and effectively combines “The Science of Medicine, with the Art of Care!” What makes Tibb relevant to today's health challenges, particularly to the South African scenario, is that it regards each person not just as a functional organic machine, but as an unbelievably complex creation with physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions. The link between mind, body and soul is an important consideration in Tibb. As a pioneering exponent of holistic medicine, Tibb is at the forefront of the universal trend to complementary therapies. Part of the attraction of Tibb is that it promotes the health empowerment of individuals. Rather than handing total responsibility of health to a doctor, Tibb believes that each person should take charge of his or her wellbeing by creating conditions that favour one’s disposition, thereby enhancing quality of life. Understanding and practicing the Tibb philosophy will not only ensure optimum health, but will go a long way in minimizing the effect, or delaying the onset of chronic illnesses. The establishment of Tibb in South Africa has indeed been a remarkable journey. Tibb had been largely confined to the Indian Sub-Continent for fifty years prior to finding its way into Africa. Today, it is gaining momentum in countries as far afield as the U.S.A and Australia. In South Africa it is supported by the Hamdard Foundation in Pakistan, Jamia Hamdard University and Aligarh University in India.

Tibb is a system of medicine with a rich history. It has journeyed through many teachers, philosophers and countries and was, in fact, the mainstay of medicine until quite recently in world history. Its principles can be traced back to Egyptian, African, Greek, Arabic, Indian and Western medicine. Beginning with the renowned Egyptian, Imhotep, it was later embraced by the most famous medical philosopher of all time, Hippocrates and then further conceptualized by Galen. Over the centuries it was refined by a number of Arab physicians, especially Ibn Sina (known as Avicenna to the western world).

Known as ‘TIBB’ in South Africa, Tibb is also referred to, as Unani-Tibb. ‘Unani’ is the Persian word for Greek and ‘Tibb’ an Arabic word for Medicine. Directly translated, Unani-Tibb means Graeco-Arab Medicine. Having come so far back in history, Tibb enjoys all the benefits of being tested through the ages and effectively combines “The Science of Medicine, with the Art of Care!”

What makes Tibb relevant to today's health challenges, particularly to the South African scenario, is that it regards each person not just as a functional organic machine, but as an unbelievably complex creation with physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions. The link between mind, body and soul is an important consideration in Tibb.

As a pioneering exponent of holistic medicine, Tibb is at the forefront of the universal trend to complementary therapies. Part of the attraction of Tibb is that it promotes the health empowerment of individuals. Rather than handing total responsibility of health to a doctor, Tibb believes that each person should take charge of his or her wellbeing by creating conditions that favour one’s disposition, thereby enhancing quality of life. Understanding and practicing the Tibb philosophy will not only ensure optimum health, but will go a long way in minimizing the effect, or delaying the onset of chronic illnesses.

The establishment of Tibb in South Africa has indeed been a remarkable journey. Tibb had been largely confined to the Indian Sub-Continent for fifty years prior to finding its way into Africa. Today, it is gaining momentum in countries as far afield as the U.S.A and Australia. In South Africa it is supported by the Hamdard Foundation in Pakistan, Jamia Hamdard University and Aligarh University in India.