What is Hijama:
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:
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:
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.


