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Hijama Cupping Therapy
A Cure for EVERY Disease
WHAT IS HIJAMA?
“Hijama” literally means “sucking” in Arabic and is the Islamic term used for what is know as “Wet Cupping”. Small, superficial cuts are made on the skin that was being dry cupped. The suction pressure under the cup would then stimulate the toxic or unhealthy blood to trickle out and cleanse the diseased of inflamed area of pain on the body.
HOW DOES HIJAMA WORK ON THE BODY?
Hijama is an effective treatment for body detoxification, for pain relief, treating minor and severe illnesses and it is also a preventive treatment.
The Dry and Massage Cupping has a therapeutic and relaxation approach. It pulls tissues up. The suction in the cup creates a powerful pressure on the skin. It penetrates about 4 inches deep in to the body. The components in the tissues and muscles come to the surface of the body. This leads to vasodilatation, the widening of blood vessels. Hence, the flow of the blood, the lymph circulation and the heart rate increases. This results to relaxation. The rigid soft tissues can release and the muscles get enhanced and strong. Consequently, pain and injuries heal faster as areas of adherence, restriction and tension “knots” loosens. Synovial fluids get stimulated and muscles and joints get more flexible and elastic. This is ideal for neurological conditions such as numbness and post-stroke weakness.
Not only internal organs will get well-nourished, the immune system will strengthen and the hormone production will increase quickly. The removing cups will leave a skin marking or discolouring which comes from bruising. The body thinks it is hurt and will increase the production of white blood cells. Thus, the immune system orders to send more white blood cells to the affected area to achieve a rapid healing. The nervous system gets stimulated and helps to recover from sickness and pain quickly.
Cupping therapy increases the hormone production. Accordingly, the endocrine system will get balanced. As the glands will be nourished with more blood and oxygen, the overall health of the body will improve. The digestive tract will function efficiently, mood swings will get better, the metabolism will regulate, OBGYN issues will regulate, etc.
Cupping is a very good treatment for weight loss. The body gets rid of water retention and cellulite. 10 minutes of heavy massage session equals to 2 km walking. Dimples in fatty areas clear away as fatty acids, debris and toxins suck out.
The Wet Cupping or Hijama has a curative treatment approach. All the advantages of Dry and Massage Cupping also apply on Wet Cupping. Additionally, Wet Cupping allows the red and white blood cells in the body to increase. The pH value will get balanced as acidic blood becomes neutral or more alkaline. This therapy is advisable to people with acidic, thick or stagnant blood. Blood will get thin and circulate around the body effectively. Furthermore, Wet Cupping purifies the blood from toxins and removes dead blood cells from the cardiovascular system. It clears veins, arteries and capillaries as well as blockages and stagnated circulations. The carbon dioxide level in the blood will decrease and the oxygen level will increase. The body will become more vital. As 70% of all diseases occur because of poor blood and oxygen supply to the organs and tissues, Wet Cupping is even recommended to healthy persons in order to stay healthy.
Hijama also has a holistic approach. It can heal mental, emotional and spiritual issues with the help of Allah SWT. Diseases such as depression, anxiety and paranoia can be cured. Hijama protects us from the evil of the mystical world such as black magic and evil eye.
HOW DOES HIJAMA ON THE HEAD (CROWN) AND NECK (CAROTID ARTERIES or 'JUGULAR VEINS') WORK AND EFFECT THE BODY?
Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allah have mercy on him) mentions that the Messenger (pbuh) was cupped on his head when he was afflicted with magic and that it is from the best of cures for this if performed correctly. [Zaad al Ma'aad (4/125-126)].
From this hadith we become to know that head cupping is a very important Sunnah point, in fact, it’s the main Sunnah point called “Yafookh”.
The head is the most complex organ of the body and controls all the functions like the endocrine system, the nervous system, the respiratory system etc. It is the center for intellect, memory and conscious thought. It controls our emotions and reacts on impulses from outside the body. Along the spinal cord it sends messages to the rest of the body. In order to work properly it requires 15-20% of the oxygenated blood. If it doesn’t receive it for more than 10 seconds, we get unconscious. The blood supply has to work properly; otherwise it will lead to permanent brain damage.
In Islamic Medicine, the brain is a “cold and moist” organ and consists of phlegm. The “psychic spirit” inside the brain is responsible for stimulating sensation, reasoning and movement.
The Chinese Medicine recommends head cupping as it strengthens the brain and calms the mind. It is ideal for treating internal organs.
The brain gets its blood through the carotid and vertebral arteries which originates from the lower neck and chest. These arteries are also called “Jugular veins”, or in Arabic “Al-Akhda’ain”.
Anas ibn Maalik reported that the Messenger (pbuh) was treated with cupping (hijama) three times on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck. [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3860), ibn Maajah (3483)].
The head and the jugular veins are the “premium” Sunnah points as they have lots of benefits for all the body systems. Hijama on these points is highly recommended for severe conditions like metaphysical, neurological issues and for stroke patients. This is a super detox! Vessels in the spine, neck and skull get expanded and cleared. Ample flow of blood and oxygenation will reach the brain through the jugular veins. As the brain is well nourished and releasing neurotransmitters normally, all the systems in the body will work effectively.
Hijama on the head decreases the pressure and leads to relaxation. It protects us from negative energies such as black magic, jealousy and “evil eye”. A lot of Muslim medics and scholars agree to Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim Jawziyyah’s statement: “…Jinn enter the body and run in one’s blood till it reaches the brain and controls the signals of the mind, cupping which means getting blood out of its stream is the solution…” Ibn Al-Qayyim al Jawziyyah (At Tibb an Nabawy-pg 82).
Hijama is also advisable for headaches and migraines. Blood will circulate properly and the area will get oxygenated. Emotional diseases like depression, paranoia or anxiety can be treated with head cupping. Hijama will balance the nervous system which is inside the center of the brain. It is excellent for hair loss, baldness and Alopecia. Other diseases to be treated with head and neck cupping are: Brain tumors, brain haemorrhage, strokes, neurological disturbances, blindness, deafness, full spinal issues, learning difficulties, seizures.