Effectiveness of Unani Regimenal Therapy in Gynaecological Conditions Among Women: A Literature-Based Comparative Analysis

Regimenal therapy (Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer) forms one of the four fundamental pillars of the Unani system of medicine. It involves non-pharmacological methods aimed at restoring humoral balance, detoxifying the body, and strengthening reproductive health. In gynaecology, regimenal therapies are employed for conditions such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, infertility, leucorrhoea, pelvic congestion, and polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD). This review provides a comprehensive analysis of therapies like Hijama (cupping), Fasd (venesection), Hammam (bathing), Dalak (massage), Riyazat (exercise), Nutool (irrigation), Inkibab (steam therapy), and Irsal-e-‘Alaq (leech therapy). Evidence from classical Unani literature is correlated with modern biomedical findings. A comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the relative effectiveness of these regimens across various gynaecological conditions, highlighting their similarities, differences, and therapeutic outcomes. The study further contrasts Unani regimental approaches with conventional biomedical interventions, thereby providing an integrative perspective on women’s reproductive health.