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The Scientific Use of Traditional Bathhouses in Healing and Promoting Health.

Shifaa Khan

15 Nov 2024 — 4 min read

This article will include the following:

How a traditional Hammam is used within the Unani Tibb medicinal practice.
The science of how the Hammam affects the body physically.

Introduction

The therapeutic use of bathhouses has been an integral part of traditional healing systems for centuries. Among these, the Hammam holds a significant place within the Unani Tibb medicinal practice. This article explores how a traditional Hammam is utilized in Unani medicine and the scientific basis of its physical effects on the body.

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