One of the most well developed fields of alternative medicine in India, the Unani offers cures from cardiac problems to problems like hair loss, weight gain and gum bleeding. India has over 100 hospitals specializing in the system of Unani medicine. The country also has 30,000 registered practitioners running private Unani clinics. The Tibbiya College at Aligarh and Ahmedabad are considered centers of excellence for Unani medicine.

The Unani therapies are based on the use of various herbs and medicinal plants that have been used for centuries in traditional medicine in India. The basic principles of Unani medicine are similar to those of Ayurveda, and state that the well-being of the body depends on the harmony between the Humors.