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Depression is a common worldwide problem, with an Estimated 350 million people affected. Depression is the presence of Persistent sadness and a loss of interest in Activities that a person normally enjoys, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily Activities, for at least two weeks. The term "Malikhulia" (Melancholia) is often used in Unani Medicine to describe depression. Melancholia is a common psychiatric term, and depression Is a more recent term for melancholia, People used the terms Depression and Melancholia Interchangeably in the 19th century. In contrast to conventional antidepressant medications, which are known to Exhibit numerous side effects, the Unani system of medicine offers a promising alternative And shows significant potential in addressing depression. In this poster review we have tried to explore classical literature of Unani System Of medicine and scientific publications based on experimental studies. Unani medicine provides holistic framework that encompasses Ilaj bil Ghiza (treatment through diet and nutrition), Ilaj bid Dawa (treatment through Medications and herbal remedies) which includes unani single drugs (Mufradat) like Ustukhuddus (Lavandula stoechas),Aftimoon (cuscuta reflexa), etc. And compound drugs (Murakkabat) like Majoon e najah, Sharbate ahmad shahi, itrifal Ustukhuddus, etc. Ilaj bit Tadbeer (treatment through regimen And lifestyle modifications) which includes Dalak (Massage), Shamoom (Inhalation), Saoot (Snort), Hamam (Bath). It suggests that the healing techniques of Unani system of medicine Have shown promising potential in the treatment of depression.