Unani Medicine

Conditions Treated

• •Liver Disorders (Amraz-e-Jigar) — Unani medicine has a strong tradition of treating liver conditions using herbal hepatoprotective formulations.
• •Skin Diseases (Amraz-e-Jild) — Unani medicine uses blood purification (Tanqiya-e-Dam) and herbal topical applications for chronic skin conditions.
• •Joint Disorders (Waja-ul-Mafasil) — Unani pharmacotherapy and regimental therapies (Ilaj-bil-Tadbir) including cupping and massage for musculoskeletal conditions.
• •Respiratory Conditions (Amraz-e-Sadr) — Unani expectorants and respiratory formulations used for chronic cough, bronchitis, and mild asthma.
• •Sexual and Reproductive Health — Unani medicine has established formulations for male and female reproductive health concerns.

Health Tips

• •Maintain balance in diet and lifestyle
• •Use common Unani kitchen remedies safely
• •Consult qualified registered practitioners only
• •Combine with modern medicine for serious conditions

How to Prepare for Your Visit

• •Bring all current allopathic prescriptions and recent investigation reports
• •Note your symptoms, dietary habits, and daily routine
• •List all supplements, herbal products, and traditional remedies you currently take
• •Be prepared to discuss your temperament, diet preferences, and bowel/urinary habits in detail
• •Describe symptoms as precisely as possible — Unani diagnosis relies on detailed history and pulse examination
• •Ask about the specific formulation being prescribed and its ingredients
• •Clarify whether regimental therapies (cupping, massage, exercise) are recommended
• •Discuss any dietary restrictions that accompany the treatment
• •Follow dietary recommendations — Unani treatment relies heavily on appropriate diet for your condition
• •Inform your allopathic doctor about Unani medicines you start
• •Do not stop prescribed allopathic medications without consulting the prescribing doctor
• •Report any adverse effects — stomach upset, skin rash, or unusual symptoms — to your Unani practitioner

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

• •Do you have a BUMS qualification and state council registration?
• •Are these medicines tested for heavy metal contamination?
• •Can I take Unani medicines with my current allopathic prescriptions?
• •What dietary and lifestyle changes do you recommend?
• •How long should I expect treatment to continue?
• •Should I get any allopathic investigations before starting treatment?

When to See a Specialist

A Unani practitioner uses traditional Greco-Arabic medicine (Unani Tibb) with herbal medicines, dietary therapy, and regimental therapies.

• •Chronic skin conditions — eczema, vitiligo
• •Liver and digestive disorders
• •Joint pain and musculoskeletal problems
• •Sexual health concerns
• •General wellness and immunity

For serious or emergency medical conditions, consult an allopathic doctor first. Unani medicine is best used as complementary therapy.