• Dr. Shaikh Shoeb Mohd. Abdul Rauf
• Dr. Sumaiyya Abdul Karim Salar
• Dr. Taqdees Fatema Abdul Rauf Shaikh
• Dr. Javed Shah Shafi Shah

The Unani system of medicine is one of the traditional systems of medicine practiced since centuries in many parts of the world including India. Epidemic of infectious diseases have been acknowledged throughout the history. The classical literatures of ancient Greece and Egypt revealed the prevalence of some diseases such as meningitis, tuberculosis, Hansen’s disease and smallpox in those days. Chickenpox (Humaiqa), also known as varicella, is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. In Unani system of medicine various Herbs and ready formulation used to control the Amraz-e-Wabaiya (Infectious diseases) which is presently termed as influenza, chickenpox, small pox, diphtheria, tuberculosis, mumps and malaria. In this article we explain prevention, Treatment and Various Unani drugs used to control the Chickenpox. Now a day various household remedies also used to control of chickenpox.

Chickenpox (Humaiqa), Herbal drugs, Prevention of Chickenpox, Household remedies

"Concept and Management of Humaiqa (Chickenpox / varicella) in the light of Unani system of Medicine: A Review Article", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no.g480-g495, June-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106884.pdf

"Concept and Management of Humaiqa (Chickenpox / varicella) in the light of Unani system of Medicine: A Review Article", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no. ppg480-g495, June-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106884.pdf