Hypothesis And Experimentation Guidelines for Identification of Unknown Drugs in Classical Unani Literatures

Abstract

Research is a systematic process of inquiry that aims to discover ,interpret, and create new knowledge ,ideas, or understanding . It is a fundamental aspect of academic, scientific and professional undertakings , serving as a methodical approach to answering questions, solving problems and advancing human understandings in various fields

Research questions or hypotheses frame the inquiry and provide direction for investigation. They articulate what the researcher seeks to explore, explain, or demonstrate.

Before conducting original research, scholars review existing literature relevant to their topic. This helps situate their work within the broader context of existing knowledge, identify gaps, and refine their research questions. In Unani system of medicine , in various classical literature there have been a guideline , procedure suggested to carry out research . Steps are mentioned how to design a hypothesis or how to derive a result based on the previous data or evidence and observations .A proper methodology has been explained. This shows that how the ancient Unani physicians were keen in doing research in those days , this reflect their high standards of observations and enthusiasm of progress .