Al-Hijama or also called Extraction is an ancient alternative therapy that belongs to traditional natural medicine and prophetic medicine.

This cupping therapy was first practiced by the Egyptian people, according to some engravings in tombs, temples, etc. It has also been used since ancient times in various civilizations, such as the Eastern one, especially in China and the Arabian Peninsula.

Animal horns were used as suction cups, creating a vacuum to suck in the air; the Easterners used to use bamboo. Currently the suction cup that we know made of glass is used.

Al-Hijama, which is part of the Sunna or the wet Hijama practiced by Muslims, has been recognized by the WHO since 2004 as a healing medicine.

Al-Hijama is a therapeutic method widely used in prophetic medicine and can cure many ailments.

The Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

It consists of placing suction cups at certain points of the body, in order to cause local congestion , exerting negative pressure with air. Generally, suction cups are placed in various areas of the body such as the abdomen, legs or arms. But the most common area is in the upper part of the back. There are specific points on the body where cupping should be applied for each ailment.

The suction cups, usually made of glass, are heated internally with fire. When you place the suction cup on an area of ​​the skin, the hot air begins to cool and a partial vacuum forms inside. The pressure difference between the inside and outside air ends up generating a suction force. In this way the suction cup helps to stimulate certain areas, attracting blood flow, stimulating tissues and internal organs .

There are two types of Hijama:

• Dry Hijama: consists of using suction cups to stimulate blood
• Wet Hijama: consists of removing the suction cup after stimulating the blood and attracting it to the surface and then using a specific scalpel to make small superficial cuts that are neither noticeable nor painful nor leave a scar and replace the suction cups that will end up extracting this blood out.

This blood comes out completely dark and coagulated, that is, in very bad condition.

It is worth mentioning that there are studies and clinical tests that ensure that the blood that comes out when practicing Hijama has nothing to do with the blood we donate, for example.

Who should practice Hijama?:

It is generally indicated for adult men and women with menopause and especially for elite athletes since it helps increase performance, but it should not be applied to certain people such as pregnant women, small children, weak people, who are taking anticoagulants. Its practice can be preventive and also healing.

Benefits of Al-Hijama:

• Removes dead blood cells from the circulatory system, purifies the blood and increases red and white blood cells.
• Cleans veins, arteries and capillaries.
• Clear blockages or stagnant circulation.
• Promotes smooth blood circulation: decreases the level of carbon dioxide in the blood and increases the level of oxygen in the blood, allowing it to circulate more actively.
• The immune system is strengthened: blood circulates more smoothly, which causes the immune system to be more correctly organized and strengthened.
• Promotes cellular activities: Purified blood circulates throughout the body, allowing cells to become more active and hormonal secretions to increase. This slows down the aging process in many parts of the body.
• Allows the release of local toxins.
• Stimulates the lymphatic system.
• Balances vital energy.

Specialists in this alternative therapy claim that it is very beneficial for improving general health and that it can help cure various diseases and ailments, such as:

• Migraine.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Pain in the neck and back and improves the functioning of hard or swollen joints.
• Stomach problems and stomach ulcers.
• Hypertension.
• Psychological disorders.
• Insomnia.
• Some cases of paralysis.
• Constipation.
• Constipation, digestive problems and loss of appetite.
• Lack of ovulation for women, menstrual problems.
• Sciatic nerve pain.
• Diabetes.

Its Conditions and When it is practiced:

In case of emergency, it is always beneficial at any time of the year. But in case of prevention, specific times and times are recommended for its practice.

It is also advisable to do Al-Hijama on an empty stomach early in the morning without having made much effort.

The Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
"Whoever performs cupping (hijama) on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic calendar, lunar month), it will be a cure for all diseases." [Sahih Sunan Abu Dawud (3861).

Currently there are several centers in Spain such as The MEDINAT center for natural medicine located in Malgrat de Mar with 22 years of experience, receives dozens of patients a year according to its director, the therapist Xavier Martinez specialized in traditional Chinese medicine, who visit him from all over the world. autonomous communities and even from outside Spain. who come expressly to receive this therapy at the hands of a qualified and experienced therapist.

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