Pancreatitis, an acute or chronic inflammatory disorder of the pancreas, is managed in both Unani and modern medicine through distinct yet occasionally converging paradigms. This review presents a comparative analysis of the understanding, classification, and therapeutic approaches to pancreatitis, focusing on the role of Ilaj bil Ghiza (diet therapy) in Unani medicine and its parallels with modern nutritional strategies. In the Unani system, pancreatitis-like symptoms are associated with humoral imbalances—primarily an excess of Safra (yellow bile)—and are managed through temperament-based interventions aimed at restoring equilibrium, particularly via dietary modifications using cooling and mucilaginous foods like barley water (Ma’ul Sha’eer) and cucumber. Modern medicine, grounded in pathophysiological mechanisms, emphasizes diagnostic imaging, enzyme profiling, and standardized dietary protocols that prioritize early enteral nutrition and low-fat intake. While differing in epistemological frameworks, both systems acknowledge the centrality of diet in both the acute and convalescent phases of pancreatitis. Key words: Pancreatitis, Unani Medicine, Ilaj bil Ghiza, Dietotherapy
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