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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-13 | Issue-06
Hijamah (Cupping), an Important Regimen in Unani Medicine -A Review Article
Tanweer Alam, Seikh Zeba Aasmin, Shaikh Sofia Tarannum, Md. Nafis Iqbal, Mohd. Shamim Akhtar, Md. Tanwir Alam
Published: June 13, 2025 |
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Pages: 1279-1282
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Abstract
Unani Medicine is Comprehensive System of Medicine as its is based on the Principles of Father of Medicine Hippocrates/ Buqrat (460-377 BC) who proposed pivotal theories regarding Tib (Medicine), especially Unani Medicine is Concerned, Nazariya Mawalid-e- Salasa (Tri- Matter Theory), Nazariya Akhlat (Humoural Theory), Nazariya Tabiya’t (Physic) along with these theories Unani Medicine also follows some basic factors which are called as Umoor e Tabiya (Natural factors/Physiological principles).One of the unique feature of Unani Medicine principles is that it follows Holistic approach in management and prevention of Halat Sehat (Health State) and Halat Maraz (Diseased condition).Treatment Module comprises of four different and solid types which is always kept in mind while looking solutions for any abnormal situation and these are Elaj bil tadbir (treatment by regimens ) , Elaj bil Ghiza (dietotherapy), Elaj bil Dawa (treatment by Unani medicines ) and as a last but not least option Elaj Bil Yad ( treatment by Surgery).Elaj bil Tadbir is gaining very much attention in preventing and treating different diseases like Joint disorders ,skin diseases and various life style disorders like High blood pressure. Out of different regimens discussed in Unani Medicine one of them is Hijamah.