Our Heritage

Rooted in Nearly a Century of Trusted Healing

Founded in 1930, Baqai Dawakhana carries forward a rich legacy of Unani medicine that traces its roots to generations of renowned physicians. Inspired by the vision of Hakeem Baqa-ullah and strengthened by the contributions of the Baqai family, we continue to deliver authentic herbal healthcare solutions based on centuries of traditional wisdom.

Established

1930

4+

Generations of Expertise

9+ Categories

Specialized Treatments

95+ Years

Trusted Legacy

The Journey

From Hippocrates to Hyderabad

Unani Medicine Timeline - Fixed Width
Hippocrates

Father of Medicine establishes rational humoral theory in ancient Greece.

🏛️
460 BCE
📖
2nd CE
Galen

Roman physician Galen systematizes humoral medicine — used for 1,500 years.

Al-Razi (Rhazes)

Brilliant Islamic physician refines Unani with clinical observation & hospitals.

🔬
854 CE
📚
980 CE
Ibn Sina (Avicenna)

Writes the Canon of Medicine — most influential medical text for 600 years.

Expansion

Unani spreads across Persia, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

🗺️
13th CE
🎓
1883
Institutionalized

Govt. of India establishes formal Unani medical education and licensing.

Al-Shifa Founded

Dr. Abdul Salam opens Al-Shifa Unani Clinic in Hyderabad.

🏥
2001
🌿
2026
Today

5,000+ patients treated. Online consultations. Digital-first Unani care.

Our Physicians

Meet the Hakims

AS

Dr. Hakim Abdul Salam

Chief Physician & Founder

28 years of clinical experience

Speciality

Digestive & Metabolic Disorders

Education

BUMS (Gold Medalist), MD (Unani), PhD — AMU

Research

12 published papers on Humoral Therapy

AS

Dr. Hakim Abdul Salam

Chief Physician & Founder

28 years of clinical experience

Speciality

Digestive & Metabolic Disorders

Education

BUMS (Gold Medalist), MD (Unani), PhD — AMU

Research

12 published papers on Humoral Therapy

AS

Dr. Hakim Abdul Salam

Chief Physician & Founder

28 years of clinical experience

Speciality

Digestive & Metabolic Disorders

Education

BUMS (Gold Medalist), MD (Unani), PhD — AMU

Research

12 published papers on Humoral Therapy

AS

Dr. Hakim Abdul Salam

Chief Physician & Founder

28 years of clinical experience

Speciality

Digestive & Metabolic Disorders

Education

BUMS (Gold Medalist), MD (Unani), PhD — AMU

Research

12 published papers on Humoral Therapy

Farm to Formula

Our Global Sourcing Map

Every herb traced to its origin. We source only from verified, ethical suppliers.

Eco Impact

Our Sustainability Report 2025

2.4T

CO₂ Saved

vs. synthetic pharma

100%

Recyclable Packaging

since 2023

320

Farmers Supported

across 8 states

Zero

Synthetic Additives

in all formulations

LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE

A Journey Through Generations

Every batch of our formulations undergoes rigorous testing at NABL-accredited laboratories. We publish our results because transparency is non-negotiable.

Nigella Sativa — HPLC Analysis

Updated Jan 2026

Saffron Purity Certificate

Updated Dec 2025

Heavy Metal Screening Report

Updated Feb 2026

GMP Compliance Certificate

Updated Mar 2025

What We Stand For

Our Four Core Values

Integrity

We never compromise on authenticity. Every herb is sourced, verified, and tested before use.

Ancient Wisdom

Our protocols follow classical texts — Qarabadeen, Canon of Medicine — not shortcuts.

Modern Purity

HPLC testing, GMP facility, and ISO certification ensure every batch meets global standards.

Patient-First

45-minute consultations. No rush. We treat the person, not just the disease.

Media

As Featured In

The Hindu

2024

Deccan Chronicle

2024

Times of India

2024

NDTV Health

2024

Healthline India

2024

Outlook Magazine

2024

Giving Back

Community & Farming Initiatives

Farmer Partnerships

We work directly with 320+ organic farmers across India, paying fair-trade prices for medicinal herbs.

Free Unani Clinics

Monthly free consultation camps in rural Telangana, serving 200+ underprivileged patients each month.

Herb Replanting Initiative

For every purchase, we plant 2 medicinal plants in our conservation nursery. 80,000+ plants grown so far.

Hakim Education Fund

Scholarships for 25 BUMS students annually from economically weaker sections.

A Personal Message

" I founded Al-Shifa not to compete with modern medicine, but to complement it. When I see a patient who has tried everything and still suffers, I know Unani has something profound to offer. This tradition kept humanity healthy for 2,500 years — it deserves to be practiced with the same rigor and respect its founders intended."
Dr. Hakim Abdul Salam
Founder & Chief Physician, Al-Shifa Unani Medicine
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