A. Comprehensive Drug Listing (Mufradat)
The core feature of the book is its extensive cataloging of "Mufradat" (single drugs). Unlike compound formulations (Jawarish, Majun), this book focuses on individual ingredients. It details:
B. Detailed Properties (Khawas)
For every listed drug, the author provides a detailed breakdown of its properties according to Unani philosophy:
C. Nomenclature and Identification
One of the book's strongest features is its handling of names. Many herbal ingredients are known by different names in different regions.
D. Dosage and Toxicology
The book includes essential safety information, such as:
E. User-Friendly Structure
Despite being a heavy academic text, the book is organized alphabetically (usually based on Urdu/Arabic alphabet orders), making it easy to use as a reference manual in a clinic or classroom setting.
| Feature | Kitab ul Mufradat (Awan) | Al Jami (Ibn Baitar) | Makhzan-ul-Mufradat (Kabeer) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Language | Simple Urdu | Complex Arabic/Persian | Technical Urdu |
| Local Names | Extensive (South Asia) | Minimal | Moderate |
| Clinical Tips | High (Practical cases) | Low (Pure theory) | Moderate |
| Availability (PDF) | Moderate (Best quality varies) | High | Low |
For the modern Hakeem or Tibb student, Awan’s book is the most practical.
Title: Kitab ul Mufradat (کتاب المفرادات)
Author: Hakeem Muzaffar Hussain Awan
Language: Urdu
Genre: Unani Medicine / Tibb-e-Unani / Herbal Dictionary
