Abstract

APPLICATIONS OF MASSAGE (DALAK) IN UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

Abdul Nasir*, Gazala Fatma, Mohd. Akhtar Siddiqui and Mohd. Aftab Ahmad

Abstract

Dalak (Massage) is one of the most important therapy of Regimentaltherapies (it includes massage, exercise, venesection, cupping,leeching, diaphoresis, diuresis, purging, emesis, turkish bath,cauterization). Dalak (Massage) is a type of exercise in which surfaceof body is rubbed with hands, to increase the blood circulation andremove the waste materials from the body. Several types of Dalak(Massage) are mentioned in unani classical literature e.g. DalakLayyan (Soft massage) is sedative and relaxant. Dalak Khashan (dryand hard massage) is deobstruent and increase the blood supply.According to Allama Nafees Dalak (Massage) is described under theheading of exercise because it executes the same function as exercisei.e.it disintegrates the waste product, liquify the viscid matter, producesenergy and strengthens ligament, tendons and muscles. Dalak(Massage) are indicated by Unani physicians in chronic arthralgia, muscular weakness,paralysis, sciatica, gout, melancholia, uterine complications, obesity, sprain, neuralgia etc. so,it can be utilized for the purpose of restoring individual health and therapeutic purposes. Thedetail of this topic will be discussed in full length paper.

Keywords: Dalak, Massage, Regimental Therapy.