What is Al-Hijamah (Cupping Therapy)?

Al Hijamah (Cupping Therapy) is the best remedy recommended and used by the Messenger Muhammad PBUH. The Messenger Muhammad PBUH said, “Indeed the best of remedies you have is Hijamah (Cupping)” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)]. Messenger Muhammad PBUH also said that on the night of Israa (his ascension to the heavens) he did not pass by an angel except that it said to him, “Oh Muhammad PBUH, order your Ummah (nation) with Hijamah (Cupping).”[Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)]. This shows the importance and greatness of this Sunnah.

Al Hijamah (Cupping Therapy) has a dramatic detoxifying effect on the skin and circulatory system. By increasing the flow of blood and plasma through the veins and arteries, cupping enhances the cleansing and removal of toxins. This detoxification may not be observable after just one treatment, but after about three to five treatments, there will be a noticeable improvement in the color of one’s complexion.

Hijamah in arabic is derived from hajm which means sucking. Hijamah (Cupping) is the process of applying cups to various points on the body by removing the air inside the cups to form a vacuum.

Al Hijamah (Cupping Therapy) gets rid of acidic toxic waste which accumulates in our bodies (blood stasis) as we grow older. Sources of toxic waste include

* The polluted air we breathe;
* Toxic chemicals found in your food, water, drinks, household chemicals & toiletries;
* Environmental waste in your neighborhood;
* Intoxicating drinks, narcotic drugs, junk food and smoking;
* Waste products of normal body metabolism; Products of medicinal drugs metabolism;
* Impact of trauma and accidents on our body;
* Toxins from mental stress, anger, anxiety and depression. What Are The Benefits of Hijamah?

Detoxification of the blood, stimulation of new blood formation

Increased blood circulation & pain reduction


Source : http://www.alhijamah.com/al-hijamah-about

Some information about cupping/hijama.
Cupping (hijama) is of three types:
Dry cupping (hijama) - This is the process of using a vacuum on different areas of the body in order to gather the blood in that area without incisions (small, light scratches using a sterile surgical blade or).

Dry massage cupping (hijama) – This is similar to dry cupping (hijama) but olive oil is applied to the skin (before applying the cups) in order to allow easy movement of the cups.
70% of diseases, pains and ailments are due to the blood being unable to reach certain parts of the body. Dry cupping (hijama) and dry massaging cupping (hijama) allow the blood to reach these places.

Wet cupping (hijama) - This is the process of using a vacuum at different points on the body but with small incisions in order to remove 'harmful' blood which lies just beneath the surface of the skin. (It is recommended that wet cupping (hijama) is only administered by a cupping therapist)

http://www.healthmeanswealth.co.uk/How_To_Cup.php

Just to let you know, it VERY painful, and one should not try it at home, always go to the experts/therapists.