Comprehensive Description of Massage and Its Applications in Unani Medicine - An Updated Review

Unani system is one of the oldest medical systems in use worldwide, both in India and globally. In Unani medicine, Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer or regimenal therapy is a crucial treatment paradigm. The vast majority of the aforementioned regimes can be utilized on their own or in combination with other medications. Regimenal therapies are physical forms of care in which the body's constitution is improved by eliminating unhealthy substances. Since ancient times, Unani doctors have been using a variety of regimens. The most widely known and frequently adopted regimen, massage serves both as curative and preventive functions in traditional medicine. Almost all ancient civilizations have employed Dalk (massage) to treat a wide range of ailments. Among the procedures of Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer (Regimenal therapy) for neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, Dalk is one of the most crucial regimens. Dalk was suggested by several Unani doctors as a prophylactic as well as a therapeutic strategy. One of the key components of Unani medicine's Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer (regimenal therapy) protocols for treating neurological and musculoskeletal conditions is Dalk (massage). Many Unani doctors employ Dalk, or massage, as a preventative and therapeutic technique. This paper has examined the latest scientific reports on the use of Dalk (Massage) and provides a detailed updated description along with its application in various ailments. Keywords: Massage; Unani Medicine; Traditional Medicine; Musculoskeletal; Neurological Disorders