A PowerPoint on the Applied and manual therapy of Unani Medicine

1. Applied and
Manual
Therapies of
Unani
Medicine
Created By Kylie Buchek

2. Four Unani Therapies
– Cupping
– Enema
– Massage
– Cauterization

3. Cupping
• Definition: The external
application of vacuum suction to
the skin to draw humors to the
surface, away from an organ or
an area of the body
• Usage: Detoxification and
reduction of inflammation
• Precautions: Not advised for
people over the age of 60
(A Word on Cupping Marks, n.d.) (Micozzi, 2015, p. 577)

4. Enema
– Definition: A technique for emptying the intestines
– Usage: Reduces kidney and bladder pain and enlargement as well as detoxifies
the upper organs
– Precautions: A harsh enema could weaken the liver
(Micozzi, 2015, p. 578) (Fleet Ready-To-Use Adult Enema, n.d.)

5. Massage
– A post bathing technique in Unani medicine
– Definition: The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints with the fingers and palms at
various pressures
– Usage: To relieve tension or pain
– Precautions: Do not use this therapy if the patient has:
– Bleeding disorders or is take blood-thinning medication
– Burns or healing wounds
– Deep vein thrombosis
– Fractures
– Severe osteoporosis
– Severe thrombocytopenia
(Micozzi, 2015, p. 578) (Massage Therapy, n.d.)

6. Cauterization
– Definition: The application of heated metal directly to skin surface
– Purpose: Prevents disease from spreading to healthy parts of the body and can
treat infected, weak areas to make them stronger
– Precautions: Intentionally burring the skin of a patient should only be
performed by a trained professional
(Micozzi, 2015, p. 578) (Life in the 14th Century: Part 2 Health, 2016)

7. Work Cited
– A Word on Cupping Marks. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2017, from Cupping Therapy:
https://www.cuppingtherapy.org/pages/discolorations.htm
– Fleet Ready-To-Use Adult Enema. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2017, from Bruce Medical:
https://www.brucemedical.com/ph201.html
– Life in the 14th Century: Part 2 Health. (2016, October 2). Retrieved November 27, 2017, from
Lives Our Ancestors Left Behind:
https://livesleftbehind.wordpress.com/2016/10/02/life-in-the-14th-century-part-2-
health/
– Massage Therapy. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2017, from Univeristy of Nebraska:
https://crec.unl.edu/massage
– Micozzi, M. (2015). Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Elsevier.