Hijamah : Islamic Cupping Therapy

Hijamah

• The practise of applying a partial vaccuum by these means causes the tissues beneath the cup to be drawn up and swell, thereby increasing blood flow to the affected area.

• This enhanced blood flow draw impurities and toxins away from the nearby tissues and organ towards the surface for elimination via the break in the skin layer created through the incisions made prior to the application of the cup.

• Cups however must be disposed of after therapy as, the value mechanism cannot be adequately sterlized.