Hammam Therapy: An Ancient Wisdom with Contemporary Relevance
Abstract
laj bit tadbeer is one among the operational modes of treatment that has been described in Unani system of medication, in which modification in Asbabe Sitta Zarooriyah is disbursed for the treatment of diseases. Among the various varieties of regimens like Hammam, Dalk (Massage), Riyazat(Exercise), Fasd (Venesection), etc. described within the classical texts, Hammam is one among the famous regimens practiced everywhere the globe since antiquity. A mixture of moist and dry heat is employed in classical Hammam for the treatment of diseases. Such combination of warmth causes evacuation of superfluous or morbid matter from the body, responsible for the existence of diseases. In recent years, Hammam has gained international attention because of its effectiveness in management of variety of diseases.
How to cite this article:
Mazhar SA, Anjum R, Anwar AI, Khan AA. Hammam Therapy: An Ancient Wisdom with Contemporary Relevance. J Integ Comm Health 2020; 9(1): 25-30.
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