History of Hijama for Ladies (cupping)

Ancient Egyptians had used therapeutic cupping as drawn on the walls of tombs and temples. Ancient Egyptians were the first to use cupping therapy systematically. Ebers papyrus, thought to be the oldest medical textbook approximately 1550 B.C., in Egypt, describes bleeding by cupping in order to remove the foreign matter from the body.

Female Hijama (Al-Hijama)

It is the process in which a cup is placed on specific areas of the body and negative pressure (vacuum) in order to collect the blood in that area with incisions to remove ‘harmful’ blood that lies just underneath the surface of the skin. Wet cupping (Al-Hijama) must be performed by a cupping (Al-Hijama) therapist.

Cupping For Females

The great prophet of Islam Muhamad (PBUH) had used Al-Hijama on his honourable head for migraine and on his honourable hip joint and back of the neck, lateral sides of the neck and between shoulders. It is mentioned in that recorded by Muhammad al-Bukhari (5263) and Muslim (2952), saying “The Al-Hijama is the best of your remedies”. Jaabir ibn Abdullah reported that the Prophet (PBUH) said, “Indeed in cupping (Al-Hijama) there is a cure.” [Saheeh Muslim (5706)]. Abdullah ibn Abbas reported that the Prophet (PBUH) said, “Healing is in three things: in the incision of the cupper (Al-Hijama), in drinking honey, and in cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my Ummah (nation) from cauterization (branding with fire).” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5681),

Also the angels mentioned to the Prophet that he recommend Al-Hijama to his ummah (nation). Abdullah ibn Abbas reported that the Prophet (PBUH) said, “I did not pass by an angel from the angels on the night journey except that they all said to me: Upon you is cupping (Al-Hijama), O Muhammad.” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Majah]. In the narration reported by Abdullah ibn Mas’ud ”the angels said, “Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with Al-Hijama (cupping) .” [Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)]

Some of the benefits of Hijama for Ladies/Females

• It removes dead blood cells from the cardiovascular system, purifies blood and increase red and white blood cells.
• It clears veins, arteries and capillaries.
• It clears blockages or stagnated circulation.
• It promotes smooth circulation of blood: decrease in blood carbon dioxide level and increase in blood oxygen level and allow blood to circulate more actively.
• It strengths immune system: Blood circulate more smoothly thus old waste products get disposed more effectively, immune system is strengthened and resistance against disease enhances.
• It promotes cell activities: cleansed blood circulates throughout the body, allowing cells to become more active and hormone secretions to increase. This retards aging process in many parts of the body.
• It allows the release of local toxins.
• It stimulates the lymphatic system.
• It balances vital energy.

Al-Hijama is a cure

Al-Hijama is very beneficial in improving the general heath and wellbeing; it is also a cure for a wide range of disease and conditions, for instance;

• Migraine headaches.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Pain in the neck and back and stiff or swollen joints.
• Stomach problems and stomach ulcers.
• High blood pressure.
• Psychological disorders.
• Insomnia.
• Some cases of paralysis.
• Back pain and joint pain.
• Gout.
• Constipation, digestive problems and loss of appetite.
• Lack of ovulation for women, menstrual problems, endometriosis, many other diseases and other women health problems.
• Involuntary urination.
• Sciatic nerve pain.
• Diabetes.
• Eczema.