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The Benefits of Hijama Therapy for Mental Health
Hijama therapy involves creating a vacuum on specific points of the skin using 9-11 plastic cups on either side of the spine, neck and shoulder blades. Cuts are made to the skin under the cups, and the cups are suctioned to create a vacuum. The vacuum pulls out the blood and other fluids from the skin, which removes toxins and promotes healing.
The traditional medical perspective towards Hijama therapy is to balance the body’s humours, improve blood circulation, and strengthen the immune system. Modern research demonstrates hijama as stimulating the release of the natural painkillers known as endorphins, hence increasing one’s sense of relaxation.
Hijama therapy has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various health conditions.
Cupping has been known since ancient times. It was known to the Chinese, the Babylonians and the Pharaohs. Their relics and carved images indicate that they used cupping to treat some diseases. At first they used metal cups or bulls’ horns, from which they would remove the air by sucking it out after placing the cup on the skin. Then they used glass cups from which they would remove the air by burning a piece of cotton or wool inside the cup.
Hijama continues to be practised around the world. However, it has only recently gained recognition in modern medicine.
In traditional medicine, Hijama therapy balances the body’s humours, improves blood circulation, and strengthens the immune system. Traditionally, hijama treats various health conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, respiratory problems, digestive disorders, and skin problems.
Modern medicine recognises Hijama therapy as reducing pain and inflammation in the body, improving blood circulation, and boosting the immune system. It also has shown positive results for various health conditions like migraines, back pain, and arthritis.
Al-Bukhari narrated in his Sahih (5269) from Sa’id ibn Jubayr from Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Healing is in three things: drinking honey, the incision of a cupper, and cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my ummah to use cauterizing.”
Al-Bukhari (5263) and Muslim (2952) narrated that Anas ibn Malik was asked about the earnings of the cupper, and he said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was treated with cupping by Abu Taybah. He ordered that he should be given two sa’ of food, and he spoke with his masters so that they reduced what they used to take from his earnings. And he said: “The best medicine with which you treat yourselves is cupping, or it is one of the best of your medicines.”
Jabir ibn ‘Abd-Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: “If there is anything good in the medicines with which you treat yourselves, it is in the incision of the cupper, or a drink of honey or cauterization with fire, but I do not like to be cauterized.” (Narrated by al-Bukhari, 6583; Muslim, 2205).
Benefits of cupping:
Cupping has real benefits in treating many diseases, past and present. The diseases which have been treated by cupping and for which it has been of benefit by Allah’s Leave include the following:
- Circulatory diseases
- Treating blood pressure and infection of the heart muscle
- Diseases of the chest and trachea
- Headache and pains in the eyes
- Pain in the neck and stomach, and rheumatic pain in the muscles
- Some diseases of the heart and chest, and pain in the joints
In addition, cupping may offer a unique treatment which may reduce pain, and it does not have any side-effects. For more information on the benefits of cupping, please see Zad al-Ma’ad by Ibn al-Qayyim, 4/52, and al-Hijamah: Ahkamuha wa Fawaiduha by Ibrahim al-Hazimi.
Hijama therapy can be particularly beneficial for women’s health. It treats menstrual problems, fertility issues, and menopausal symptoms. Hijama therapy can treat menstrual problems like heavy, irregular, and painful periods. It can aid in regulating one’s menstrual cycle, reduce cramping, and alleviate other common symptoms of menstruation.
Hijama therapy can treat fertility disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and infertility. Hijama may improve the quality and quantity of eggs, regulate hormones, and increase blood flow to the reproductive organs.
Hijama therapy can reduce symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. It may also reduce the risk of osteoporosis and other common menopause-related health issues.
Hijama therapy is beneficial for physical health and can improve mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
According to traditional medicine, Hijama therapy can help to balance the body’s energy and improve mental health by releasing negative emotions and promoting relaxation. Modern research has shown that Hijama therapy stimulates the release of endorphins and other feel-good hormones, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Medical research studies highlight Hijama therapy as effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may also dampen or reduce the presence of flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. Hijama can also improve the overall well-being and quality of life of people with PTSD.