DALK (MASSAGE): AN EFFECTIVE MODE OF TREATMENT FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

Authors

  • Fouzia Bashir Central Council for Research In Unani Medicine, 61-65, Institutional area, Opp. D Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi. 110058
  • Jamal Akhtar Research Officer, Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, New Delhi, India

Abstract

In Unani system of medicine, there are four modes of treatment; Ilaj Bil Ghiza (Dietotherapy), Ilaj Bid Dawa (Pharmacotherapy), Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimenal therapy) and Ilaj Bil Yad (Surgery). Ilaj bit Tadbeer includes a number of regimenal therapies such as Hijāma (cupping), Ta‘līq al-‘Alaq (leeching), Fasd (venesection), Dalk (massage), Natūl (irrigation), Qay’ (Emesis), Idrār-i-Bawl (Diuresis), Tariq (Diaphoresis), Mundij and Mu'shil therapy (Concoction and purgation), Bukhoor (medicated steam), Kaiyy (cauterization), Huqna (enema) etc. It has been extensively used for its preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative purposes since ancient times. It causes elimination of morbid matter out of the body, thus helps in maintaining the equilibrium of humours. It has been advised in management of neurological, psychosomatic and musculoskeletal disorders. Various clinical trials have established its efficacy in musculoskeletal disorders on scientific parameters. This review paper aims to explore the basic concept, classification and its therapeutic importance in musculoskeletal disorders.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v9i2-s.2670

Author Biography

Jamal Akhtar, Research Officer, Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, New Delhi, India

Research Officer, Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, New Delhi, India

Published

14-04-2019
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Bashir F, Akhtar J. DALK (MASSAGE): AN EFFECTIVE MODE OF TREATMENT FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 14 [cited 2025 Jun. 22];9(2-s):586-9. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/2670

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Vol. 9 No. 2-s (2019): Volume 9, Issue 2-s March-April(Suppliment) 2019

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Review

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Bashir F, Akhtar J. DALK (MASSAGE): AN EFFECTIVE MODE OF TREATMENT FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 14 [cited 2025 Jun. 22];9(2-s):586-9. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/2670
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