Abstract

ROLE OF TAREEQ (DIAPHORESIS) BY STEAM BATH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY AND ASSOCIATED COMORBIDITIES - A REVIEW

Sabiha Fatima* Tanzeel Ahmad and Mohd Shahid

Abstract

The history of a steam bath as a treatment modality can be traced far back into the mists of ancient times to induce perspiration to eliminate morbid matter from the surface of the skin. Tareeq (Diaphoresis) is one of the modalities mentioned in Unani literature for the management of obesity which can be done by an amalgamation of the conventional approach with the help of steam bath. The basic concept of diaphoresis, steam bath and its mechanism of action from the holistic point of Unani medicine supported by modern perspective will be described in full length.

Keywords: Steam bath, Tareeq, Diaphoresis, Unani medicine, Obesity.