The seven-organ Hijama points are essential in maintaining the body’s natural healing process.
The seven-organ Hijama points hold significant importance in cupping therapy due to their direct and indirect connection to vital internal organs. These specific points are strategically chosen to stimulate detoxification, regulate organ function, and restore balance in the body. Each of these points corresponds to a major organ such as the liver, lungs, kidneys, heart, stomach, bladder, and intestines.
Locations of these Hijama Points
- Hijama Point no 1: Top of the spine and back of the neck on the shoulder blade
- Hijama Point no 4: located on the upper back, on the right side of the shoulder blade.
- Hijama point no 5: mirror of point 4, on the left side of the shoulder blade.
- Hijama point no 22: located in the middle of the back, on the right side of the spine.
- Hijama point no 23: mirror of point 22, on the left side of the spine.
- Hijama point no 24: located in the lower back/pelvis, further down and slightly lateral from point 22, Close to L5–S1 region, near the sacral dimples or upper gluteal area, right side.
- Hijama point no 25: The Mirror of point 24, on the left lower back/pelvis, Close to L5–S1, over the left ovary/testicle area.
Benefits of these Points
Benefits of Hijama point no 1: Organs connected to Hijama point no. 1 include the brain, head, neck, shoulder blades and upper spinal cord. This point is located at the lowest level of the neck. It is known as Al-Kahil Sunnah Point. According to a hadith, this particular area may cover seventy-two diseases of the body. It is one of the best points for performing general Hijama, as this is the area where toxins and impurities in the blood tend to accumulate.
- Blood Disorders: In traditional Chinese medicine, this point is considered to be the meeting point of the blood. This point is especially beneficial for various blood disorders, whether caused by a deficiency or an excess of blood. These points may contain high levels of blood toxins and contamination.
- Headaches and Migraines: Hijama improves blood flow to the brain, reduces tension in neck and shoulder muscles, and removes stagnant blood. This can relieve both tension headaches and chronic migraines.
- Flu and Cold Relief: By stimulating the immune system and enhancing lymphatic drainage, Hijama on this point helps the body clear out infections more effectively, reducing the duration and severity of flu symptoms.
- Cough and Respiratory Issues: Cupping at this point can help clear mucus, improve lung function, and reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract, benefiting those with chronic coughs or bronchitis.
- Asthma: Hijama on Al-Kahil sunnah point reduces inflammation, relaxes bronchial muscles, and promotes deeper breathing, which may help manage asthma when done regularly.
- High Blood Pressure: By calming the nervous system, improving blood circulation, and alleviating stress, cupping on this point may help regulate blood pressure naturally.
- Hair Loss: Cupping on the back of the neck increases blood supply to hair follicles, removes toxins from the scalp area, and may help reduce hair fall caused by stress or poor circulation.
- Muscular Pain and Stiffness: Hijama helps release muscle tension, improves oxygen delivery to muscle tissues, and reduces lactic acid buildup, offering relief for chronic body aches and stiffness.
- Skin Issues (Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis): By detoxifying the blood and improving circulation, cupping can reduce inflammation, clear skin congestion, and help with chronic skin conditions.
- Back Pain: One of the most common uses of Hijama is to relieve back pain. It targets trigger points, reduces inflammation, improves mobility, and promotes natural healing in the spinal area.
- General Health and Chronic Illnesses: Cupping on this specific point helps balance internal energy, improves lymphatic drainage, boosts immunity, and supports the detox process, which may benefit several other chronic health conditions, such as fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and joint disorders.
Benefits of Hijama points no 4 and 5: These points are located on the upper thoracic area, around T4–T6 vertebrae. Organs connected to these points include the lungs, heart, and upper back muscles.
- Chest Congestion: Hijama points no. 4 and 5 help with chest congestion by improving blood circulation to the lungs and upper respiratory tract.
- Thymus Gland: Cupping on these points is believed to energize and balance the thymus, enhancing its role in producing immune cells. It affects blood circulation and lymphatic flow around the gland, potentially stimulating its activity.
- Balances Blood Pressure: Hijama points 4 and 5 help balance blood pressure by improving circulation and calming the nervous system.
- Strengthens Heart Health: Hijama points 4 and 5 strengthen heart function by enhancing circulation, reducing physical and emotional stress on the heart, and promoting detoxification in the chest region.
- Immune System Booster: Hijama points 4 and 5 boost the immune system by stimulating lymphatic flow, enhancing blood circulation, and supporting the function of immune-related organs, such as the thymus gland and lungs.
- Upper Back Muscles and Shoulder Pain: Hijama points no. 4 and 5 help relieve shoulder pain by reducing muscle tension, improving blood circulation, and clearing stagnant fluids and toxins that contribute to inflammation and discomfort.
- Relieves Stress and Fatigue: These hijama points are the key areas where stress is physically held. Cupping at these points increases blood and oxygen flow to the spine and surrounding muscles, helping to ease tightness and promote relaxation.
- Oxygen Supply: Hijama points 4 and 5 enhance oxygen supply by promoting deeper, more efficient breathing. This increases the lungs’ capacity to absorb oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
- Lung Function: Cupping at these points stimulates circulation in the thoracic area, helping remove stagnation and inflammation around the lungs.
Benefits of Hijama points no 22 and 23: These hijama points are located in the middle of the back, around the level of L2–L3 vertebrae, lateral to the spine, over the kidney regions. Organs connected to these points are the kidneys, the adrenal gland, the ureter, the colon, and Part of the small intestine.
- Detoxifies the Kidneys (Right and Left): Hijama at points 22 and 23 stimulates the blood flow surrounding the kidneys, helping in the removal of waste products and toxins. This can enhance kidney function by increasing the delivery of oxygenated, clean blood and promoting filtration.
- Lower Back Pain: These points lie directly over the lumbar muscles and the kidney region. Cupping here reduces muscle tension, inflammation, and stagnation of blood in the area, which often contributes to chronic or acute lower back pain.
- Urinary Function: Stimulation at these points supports the kidneys and ureters, improving urine production and flow. This can benefit conditions such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, or pain during urination.
- Balances Blood Pressure: Regular stimulation of points 22 and 23 may help normalize blood pressure in people suffering from mild hypertension caused by stress or adrenal fatigue.
- Hormonal Balance: Hijama at these points helps in stabilizing hormone production, such as cortisol and aldosterone. This can help improve mood, reduce fatigue, regulate menstrual cycles in women, and support reproductive health in both genders.
- Reduces Swelling and Water Retention: Poor kidney function often leads to fluid retention in the legs, feet, or abdomen. By improving kidney circulation and function, Hijama at these points can assist in reducing bloating, swelling, and water retention by encouraging better filtration and excretion.
Benefits of Hijama points no 24 and 25: These hijama sunnah points are known as Al-Waraq, located on the right and left sides of the waist, parallel with the navel. Organs connected to these points are the ovary/testicle (in females/males), the sciatic nerve, the ureter, the pelvic muscles and ligaments, the Bladder, the lower intestines and the uterus.
- Menstrual Problems & Irregular Periods: Hijama on these points helps regulate hormonal imbalances and improves blood flow to the uterus and ovaries. This can lead to more regular and less painful menstrual cycles.
- Menopause Symptoms: By stimulating hormone-producing glands and improving pelvic circulation, these points may help ease common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.
- Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea): Cupping in this area reduces muscle tension, improves oxygen delivery, and decreases inflammation around the reproductive organs, providing relief from painful cramps during menstruation.
- Difficulty in Urination: These points lie close to the bladder and ureters. Stimulating them may support bladder health and help alleviate issues like weak flow, frequent urination, or discomfort while urinating.
- Digestive Disorders: The lower back and pelvic cupping points influence abdominal circulation, helping improve digestion and alleviate issues like acid reflux, sluggish digestion, and poor nutrient absorption.
- Lower Abdominal Issues: These may include bloating, pain, pelvic heaviness, and reproductive discomfort. Cupping enhances blood and lymphatic flow to the lower abdomen, reducing inflammation and tension.
- Gastrointestinal Problems: Conditions such as gas, indigestion, or gut inflammation may benefit from improved blood flow to the digestive organs and reduced stagnation around the intestines.
- Bowel Disorders: These points can aid irregular bowel movements by stimulating the nervous and muscular activity around the intestines and colon.
- Back Pain: Being located near the sacroiliac joints and lumbar spine, these points are highly effective for relieving lower back pain by reducing inflammation and relaxing tight muscles.
- Sciatica Pain: Hijama in this area directly affects the sciatic nerve, reducing pressure and inflammation. It helps relieve radiating pain that travels from the lower back down the leg.
- Weak Muscles and Legs: These points help restore nerve and blood supply to the lower extremities, strengthening the muscles and improving leg function and stamina.
- Constipation: By activating abdominal nerve pathways and increasing blood flow to the colon, cupping here encourages regular bowel movements and eases constipation.
- Bloating: Hijama reduces stagnation and excess gas buildup in the abdomen, relieving bloating and discomfort.
- Kidney Issues: Located near the kidney reflex zones, these points help in detoxification, improving kidney function, and reducing symptoms like swelling and fatigue associated with poor kidney health.
I target these points when a patient demands a general detox for the whole body. Regular cupping on these points not only helps relieve specific ailments but also strengthens the immune system, enhances metabolic function, and supports the body’s natural healing process. Incorporating these points into a wellness routine can lead to improved energy levels, reduced chronic discomfort, and better overall physical and emotional well-being.
