In Which Conditions Hijama/Wet Cupping Therapy Should Be Avoided?
Hijama/wet cupping therapy has countless benefits but there are some specific conditions in which it should be avoided. Hijama cupping therapy is a traditional alternative medical treatment practiced in different cultures. The ancient Egyptians, Chinese culture, Arabic medicine, Greek medicine, and Prophetic medicine all practiced diverse types of cupping. Even though the crux of performing cupping is to alleviate the pain by increasing blood circulation and eliminating the toxins from the body. Cupping also helps to reduce pain and inflammation and increases blood flow which provides relaxation and well-being to the body. Though Hijama cupping therapy has enormous benefits, there are some specific health conditions for which it is highly recommended to avoid Hijama/wet cupping therapy. Some of the states are as under: Hijama should be avoided with a high fever. Reason: A fever is the body’s natural reaction to infections. The immune defence system of our body raises internal body te