Benefits of Hijama
Cupping benefits the body in terms of its state of health. In fact, the body will not be in a state of balance unless it undergoes cupping.
Narrated Jabir in an authentic hadith: “The Prophet (SAW) said, “If there is any healing in your medicines then it is cupping, or branding (cauterization), but I do not like to be (cauterized) branded.” [Sahih al-Bukhari].
In another hadith, Jabir reported that the Prophet (SAW) said, “Indeed in cupping (Hijama) there is a cure,” [Sahih Muslim]
Among the many benefits of cupping:
A sunnah act in medicine.
Improves the body’s immunity.
Cleanses the blood and improves the activity of the nerve of the spine.
Removes toxic blood, dispersing and breaking up stagnation and congestion in the flow of the blood
Overcomes laziness, lethargy and oversleeping.
Heals bleeding wounds, boils, acne and itchiness.
Overcomes headaches, migraines and toothache.
Overcomes blood pressure disorders.
Treats various illnesses which cannot be treated with modern medicine.
Removes the effects of black magic and poison.
Helps to expel excess wind in the body, relieve breathing and excretion.
Helping to break down the fat in the body, sweat and relieve fever.
Helps to relieve neck strains in the neck, shoulders, lower back and joints.
Helps to prevent and relieve stroke and numbness in the legs and hands.
Helps sharpen the eyesight and repair blocked nerves that cause blurred vision.
Relieves cramps and muscle tear.
Relieves the sufferings of person who has asthma, pneumonia or angina pectoris.
Relieves the discomfort felt when a woman experiences womb disorder or cessation of menstruation.
Relieves the pain associated with rheumatism and sciatica.
Overcomes blood pressure disorders, arteriosclerosis and diabetes.
Overcomes acute pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium) and nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys)
Overcomes insomnia.
Helps to quit smoking.
Overcomes erectile dysfunction.
Beautifies and rejuvenates the face.
(Source from Book: Blood Cupping Therapy (Professor Dr. Ab Aziz Al-Safi Ismail)
