Unani herbal treatment, prescribed one patient at a time
Short answer: Unani herbal medicine is the Greek-Arabic tradition of healing with plant-based remedies, chosen for your temperament (mizaj) and the cause of your complaint. At our clinic, Dr. Saeedul Hasan Siddiqui — a Unani physician since 1981 — prescribes remedies individually, often alongside hijama, for digestion, skin, hair, joint pain, low energy and long-standing complaints. Every prescription is checked against the medicines you already take.
- Prescribed after a full consultation
- Checked against your current medicines
- Written dosage, review at 3–4 weeks
Patients come to us with
- Long-standing digestive complaints — gas, acidity, constipation
- Skin problems that keep returning
- Hair fall with an internal cause
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Low energy, poor sleep and stress
- Complaints where cupping alone is not enough
- A wish for a natural, traditional approach alongside conventional care
Unani medicine in brief
Unani (from Yunani, “Greek”) grew from Hippocrates and Galen and was developed by physicians such as Ibn Sina. It sees health as a balance of the body’s humours and temperament (mizaj), restored through diet, lifestyle, regimental therapies such as hijama, and herbal medicine. In India, Unani is a recognised system of medicine under the Ministry of AYUSH.
Read the full story on the history of hijama and Unani medicine.
How a Unani prescription is made
- 1Full history
Symptoms, sleep, digestion, appetite, medicines and family history — Unani looks at the whole picture.
- 2Mizaj assessment
Your temperament (hot, cold, moist, dry) alongside the clinical examination.
- 3Medicine check
Every remedy is checked against what you already take; anything that should be spaced apart or avoided is written down.
- 4Prescription
Remedies from established Unani pharmacopoeia formulations, dispensed at the clinic with written dosage and timing.
- 5Review
At 3–4 weeks: what is working, what to change. Remedies are adjusted, not just repeated.
How herbs and hijama work together
| Concern | Herbal support | With cupping? |
|---|---|---|
| Hair fall | Oils and internal remedies for the cause | Often — scalp cupping |
| Acne and skin | Blood-purifying remedies and diet advice | Often — back points |
| Digestion | Remedies and diet for your temperament | Sometimes |
| Joint pain | Anti-inflammatory remedies, oils | Often — knee or back |
| Low energy and sleep | Tonics and routine advice | Sometimes |
| Stress | Calming remedies and lifestyle | Sometimes |
Your exact plan is set at the consultation. Pricing is confirmed once we know what you need — no fixed packages sold in advance.
Herbal medicine, used safely
- Check every remedy against your medicines
- Write down dose, timing and duration
- Review at 3–4 weeks
- Tell you why you are taking each remedy
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Take blood thinners, diabetes or thyroid medicine
- Have kidney or liver problems
- Have reacted to any herb before
Never stop prescribed medicine without speaking to the doctor who prescribed it.
Siddiqui Hijama Herbal Clinic
The clinic has offered Unani herbal care and hijama together in Abul Fazal Enclave, Okhla, for over four decades. Remedies are dispensed at the clinic with written instructions, and phone support is included between visits.
- 100 m from Okhla Vihar metro
- Open Saturday–Thursday, 11 AM–7 PM
- Consultation in Hindi, Urdu, English and Arabic
- Consultation20–30 minutes, free
- Course lengthUsually reviewed at 3–4 weeks
- Combined with cuppingOften, where both are appropriate
- Follow-upPhone support included between visits
Pricing is confirmed at your free consultation, once we know what you actually need. We do not sell fixed packages in advance.
- You take blood thinners, or have a bleeding or clotting disorder.
- You are pregnant.
- There is an active skin infection or open wound at the site.
- You have uncontrolled diabetes, severe anaemia, or are undergoing chemotherapy.
If hijama is not the right treatment for your condition, I will tell you at the consultation and refer you to a conventional doctor. I would rather lose a booking than treat someone I should not.
Dr. Saeedul Hasan Siddiqui, B.I.M.S.
Unani physician, B.I.M.S. from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi (1981), with over 40 years of hijama practice in Delhi-NCR. He examines every patient before treatment and supervises every session.
Consultations in Hindi, Urdu, English and Arabic.
- Free consultation with the doctor
- Cupping by him or trained therapists under his supervision
- Female therapists for women
- Single-use cups and sterile blades
Unani herbal treatment — your questions
What is Unani herbal medicine?
A traditional Greek-Arabic system that uses plant-based remedies, diet and regimental therapies such as hijama, chosen for your temperament and condition.
Is Unani medicine safe with allopathic medicines?
Often yes, but not always — which is why we check your full medicine list and tell you if a remedy should be spaced apart or avoided.
How long do I take the remedies?
Most courses are reviewed at 3–4 weeks. Longer-standing complaints may need longer, and you will always know why.
Are the herbs prepared at the clinic?
Remedies are dispensed at the clinic from established Unani pharmacopoeia formulations, with dosage written for your case.
Can I have herbal treatment without cupping?
Yes. Many patients take herbal treatment alone; others combine it with hijama when both suit them.
What is mizaj?
Your temperament in Unani medicine — a balance of hot, cold, moist and dry qualities that guides diet and remedy choice.
Is Unani recognised in India?
Yes — it is a recognised system of medicine under the Ministry of AYUSH, with degree courses such as B.U.M.S.
Can pregnant women take Unani remedies?
Only after discussing it at the consultation — many remedies are avoided in pregnancy.
How much does herbal treatment cost?
The consultation is free; remedy costs are confirmed once Dr. Siddiqui knows what you need. No fixed packages are sold in advance.
Natural care, planned for you
Book a free consultation — 100 m from Okhla Vihar metro, Saturday to Thursday, 11 AM–7 PM.