In
Unani medicine four methods are used for treatment
REGIMENTAL THERAPY
It includes Venesection, Cupping, Diaphoresis, Diuresis, Turkish
bath, Massage, cauterization ,emesis, exercise and leeching.
DIETO THERAPY
It deals with certain ailments by administeration of specific
diets or by regulating the quantity and quality of food.
PHARMACO THERAPY
It deals with the use of naturally occuring drugs mostly
herbal drugs of animal and mineral origin. Simple drugs
ar their combination in raw form are preferred over compound
formulations.
SURGERY
When the medicine is not effective, surgery is preferred.
Unanipathy has shown remarkable results
in curing diseases like Arthritis, Leucoderma, Jaundice,
Bronchial Asthma, Filariasis and several other acute and
chronic diseases where other systems do not give the desired
level of positive response. The Unani system is a secular
system in character and is popular among the masses.
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