Management Body in Iran of the Qajar Period According to European Tourists

Body management as a part of individual behaviors in order to maintain body health and beauty Historically among Iranians have been considered. In this paper, according to a report by European within Descriptive and analytical methods using historical sources examined two method that was used by Iranian on the management body in Qajar age in order to show how that was the body management situation in Qajar age. Investigation of European traveler’s writings showed that the body management among Iranian people in Qajar age done in two ways. They are using cosmetics such as henna, a dye, soap and clothing, as well as using a variety of jewelry to beautify their face. This behaviors helped to their health. Although using of variety jewelry allocated to affluent family, but also the poor and middle class women Tried to imitate the practice of the wealthier family in order to ensure their authenticity and identity in society. Another way to body management in this age attempts to maintain their body healthier, such as bathing, cleaning the body and going to the doctors for diseases treatment. The prevalence of communicable diseases through drinking water and public baths Lack of access to qualified physician, lack of medical centers was another problem that people were suffering in the Qajar age. These problems, in turn, threatens the health of people and provided the basis for the spread of epidemics.