Serum bilirubin as a marker for the assessment of mizaj a scientific approach

ABSTRACT

Among the basic concepts of Unani System of Medicine, Mizaj [Temperament] is one of the fundamental. According to Unani Medicine, the Mizaj of a person is due to that Khilt [humour] which dominates in body. Bilirubin is the orange-yellow pigment, hence included in Khilt Safra. In this study, serum bilirubin level was evaluated in the healthy volunteers having Safravi [bilious] and Balghami [phlegmatic] Mizaj. It was observed that the level of serum bilirubin in Safravi volunteers was found significantly higher [p<.001] than Balghami volunteers. The mean value of serum bilirubin in Safravi and Balghami volunteers were found to be 0.71 +/- 0.17 and 0.51 +/- 0.18, respectively, showing that higher level of serum bilirubin is indicative of Safravi Mizaj