Benefits of Hijama or Cupping therapy

What is Hijama:

 Hijama is also known as cupping therapy in which impure blood is drawn out from skin by using vacume cup. In Earlier times leaches were used for this purpose. This therapy removes toxins and impurities from tissues. It helps to treat various illness and used for decades. It also has its importance in Islamic history too.

Hijama has been used by the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

Abu Hurairah (R.A) reported that the Messenger (PBUH) said,

“Whoever performs cupping (hijama) on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic, lunar month) then it is a cure for every disease.” [Sunan Abu Dawud Hadith No: 3861].

Hijama cups:

The cups used in Hijama therapy can be made up of bamboo, silicone, glass, and earthware. There can be 3 to 5 cups in the first sitting. Over time, the therapist may increase it up to 5 to 7.
During and after the cupping treatment, many patients frequently report feeling refreshed or relaxed. Cupping does not cause any discomfort or pain.

Who should not do Hijama:

If you have any of these condition, you should avoid cupping. Disorders of bleeding, such as hemophilia. Problems with blood clotting, like deep vein thrombosis or a history of strokes. Skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.

The epidermis is temporarily marked by cupping. Health care professionals should be informed of the meaning of these scars in order to prevent them from being misinterpreted as indications of physical maltreatment. Cupping may aggravate dermatitis or psoriasis and have unfavourable side effects like scarring, burns, infections, and chronic skin discoloration.

Types of Hijama:

There are many types of cupping therapy like dry cupping, wet cupping and fire cupping. depending upon therapy cups are used made of different material like glass, plastic , bamboo, horn/copper, bronze.

Cost of Hijama:

Top Hijama specialists in Pakistan charge between 300 and 3000PKR per consultation. Depending on the training and expertise of the practitioner.
Treatments for cupping in major cities like Los Angeles and New York will cost more than those in rural regions. There are some basic figures to bear in mind, though. Sessions for suction treatment typically range in price from $50 to $100.

Anatomical regions to perform Hijama:

 Hijamah was performed on the the head region to treat headache and migraines, as well as on the dorsum of the foot and the leg to treat traumatic pain (possibly caused by strain or injury). Other anatomical sites for practicing hijama are frontal aspect of chest, abdomen and pelvis, back of trunk and limbs

Hijama and pregnancy:

Hijama wet/blood cupping is not permitted at any point of pregnancy, but dry cupping on the neck, upper back, and shoulder region is permitted after Week 9.

Benefits of Hijama:

Cupping can be used strategically to improve blood flow to particular areas that require healing. Faster healing will result from greater blood and energy movement.

Cupping treatment is a fantastic experience for the majority of individuals. Cupping has numerous health advantages. It can also be a very soothing and calming experience.

Facial Hijama:

Facial cupping improve the movement of oxygen-rich blood epidermis and elastic tissue strengthening, activate the cells that produce collagen, Muscle tightness should be relieved.

As a result, the practise is said to: minimise the look of scars, fine lines, and wrinkles by brightening the face tone the cheekbones, jawbone, neck, and décolleté

reduce swelling increase nutrient distribution and product absorption by regulating oil synthesis.

 Facial cupping should not result in marks. However, bruising can develop if the cup is kept in the same position for an extended period of time. discoloration can appear in as little as 5 seconds, so keep the cup moving.

Cupping and fertility:

Cupping can also relieve tension and enhance the atmosphere around the fallopian tubes, resulting in increased fertility.

When is the ideal moment to do Hijama to increase fertility?

The best time to do Hijama for conception is between the first day of the menstruation period and the start of the fertile days. (allow time for recovery from Hijama, before the fertile window). Along with a Hijama therapy plan, counsel the customer to keep a close eye on their general food and lifestyle choices and make any required adjustments.