Authors : Dr. Shaik Saifur Rehman; Dr. Mohammed Ahsan Faroqui; Dr. Shahbaz Ahmed; Dr. M. A. Lateef Siddiqui; Dr. N. M. Sarfaraz Nawaz

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July

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Abstract : Male infertility is a rising concern globally. Unani medicine offers Ilaj bil Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy) as a non- invasive, holistic approach that aims to restore balance in the body and enhance reproductive health1. Therapies like Hammam2(bath), Dalk3(massage), and Hijamah4 (cupping) are traditionally used to strengthen the reproductive organs, improve circulation, detoxify humors, and correct temperament imbalances.This review highlights the role of Hammam, Dalk, Hijamah, and Riyazat in improving sperm parameters, revitalizing reproductive strength, and correcting humoral imbalances.

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