Hammam therapy: A systemic review

Abstract

Ilaj bit tadbeer is one of the effective modes of treatment that has been described in Unani system of medicine, in which modification in Asbabe Sitta Zarooriyah is carried out for the treatment of diseases. In classical text about sixty four different types of regimens like Hammam, Dalk, Riyazat, Fasd, etc. are described. Among them, Hammam is one of the famous regimens practiced all over the world since antiquity. A combination of moist and dry heat is used in classical Hammam for the treatment of diseases. Such combination of heat causes evacuation of superfluous or morbid matter from the body, responsible for the development of diseases. In recent years Hammam has gain international attention due to its wide range of effectiveness in management of different types of diseases.