The word Hijama (wet cupping) is derived from the arabic word “hijm” which means to "suck".   Hijama is a method of treatment that has numerous health benefits. 

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Hijama is a method of treatment in which therapeutical cups are placed on specific parts of the body to reap different benefits, depending on the area treated. 

 

Wet hijama cupping is the same process as dry hijama but the cups are taken of and small little superficial scratches are made on the surface of the skin, piercing it. The cups are reapplied creating a negative pressure pulling out the diseased and toxic blood.

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It is a therapeutic treatment practised for thousands of years which is a natural, holistic detox therapy. It promotes blood circulation, oxygenation and relaxation. Over the centuries many cultures have used this therapy, such as in the Arab peninsula, The Far East, The ancient Egyptians, The Greek, European, Native American and Southern Asia.

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It has been strongly advocated by the Prophet Mohammad (sal'allahu'alayhi'wasalam) and he has said,“Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping / Hijama” [Saheeh al-Bukharee (5371)]. He sallahu alayhi wasalam also said that on the night of Israa (his ascension to the heavens) and he did not pass by an angel except that it said to him, “Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with cupping / Hijama.” [Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)].

 

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