Types Of Cupping Therapy & Their Benefits
Cupping therapy has two main categories and several sub-categories. Cupping therapy can be categorized into two main types: Wet Cupping Therapy 1- Hijama Cupping Therapy: It is also known as blood cupping therapy. Hijama is one of the most popular types of wet cupping therapies. Hijama has a significant importance in Islam. It is the […]
Over-night Fasting Before Hijama/Wet Cupping Therapy
Over-night fasting before Hijama positively impacts the consequences of cupping therapy. But it is not for everyone. Hijama cupping therapy involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction improves the flow of energy and facilitates the healing process. The mechanism of cupping therapy works by applying negative pressure on the skin. The […]
Introduction To Hijama Cupping Therapy
The word ‘Hijama’ was originally an Arabic word derived from ‘Al-Hajm’. In English, it means ‘sucking’ and is referred to as ‘Wet cupping therapy’. History Of Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy was practised in Egypt as early as 6000 years ago. Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, described cupping therapy as […]
