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Zeequn Nafas (Bronchial Asthma) is a major non-communicable disease affecting both children and adults, with high morbidity and relatively low mortality compared with other chronic diseases. Clinically it is characterized by recurrent episodes of dyspnoea, cough and wheezing particularly at night and in the early morning. Around 300 million people have asthma worldwide, and it is likely that by 2025 a further 100 million may be affected. The Indian Study on Epidemiology of Asthma, Respiratory Symptoms and Chronic Bronchitis in Adults (INSEARCH) estimated the national burden of asthma at 17.23 million with an overall prevalence of 2.05%. Zeequn nafas / D??q al-Nafas (Bronchial Asthma) is mentioned in Unani classical literature under various names such as ??q al nafas, Intisab al-Nafas, Rabw, Buhr and dama. Objective: The objective of this study is to review the ancient concept of Zeequn nafas mentioned in Unani system of medicine in the light of available new information and to appraise the effects of herbs to update the current knowledge regarding the use of herbs for management of Zeequn nafas (Bronchial asthma). Methodology: Classical Unani literature and scientific databases like Google Scholars, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science etc were searched for available literature on Zeequn nafas (Bronchial asthma). Conclusion: Present review has been studied on the principles of unani medicine which concludes that Unani drugs play vital role in the management of Zeequn nafas (Bronchial asthma).