Hijama is wet cupping. It’s derived from the word “Hajm” which means sucking. Hijama involves the method of performing small incisions on specific points on the body (depending on the condition and location of pain) and placing suction cups on these areas to draw out toxic blood.
“Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping.” (, sahihAl Bukhari 5371).
Hijama therapy is a very beneficial treatment and can assist with a wide range of health conditions. Some of these conditions include:
If you are taking blood thinning medications such as aspirin or warfarin etc then you cannot perform Hijama as the incision site will not close properly, hence increasing your risk of infection. Please see you doctor and they will advise if you are allowed to stop taking your blood thinning medications for a short period in order to perform Hijama or if you cannot. We will need a referral from your doctor under this circumstance.
It is also not recommended for someone with a terminal illness.
If the two scenarios mentioned relate to you, please inform the clinic when making a booking.
After your Hijama treatment, we advise you allow your body to rest for a few days so the incisions heal properly and the cupping marks reduce. Our therapists will assess your posture and lifestyle before your treatment. Your therapist will treat you holistically and may suggest other therapies to help bring you back to your optimal health, such as our in-house:
According to prophetic medicine, it is recommended to perform hijama on specific dates in the month. There is a great wisdom behind Hijama therapy on these specific dates. Just how the moon affects the tide in the ocean, the gravitational pull of the moon also affects our blood circulation. Hence the best days to detox your body with hijama are on 17th, 19th and 21st of the lunar month.
Our hijama consultations are 30 minutes. Please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out our ‘health check’ form prior to your treatment.
The application of the suction cups feels like placing a vacuum cleaner on your skin and the incisions feel like a light scratch. Don’t worry, we have never had anyone unable to complete their hijama treatment due to pain. We do advise patients to perform slow relaxed breathing during treatment as this will help ease tension in your muscles and encourage better blood flow
The cupping marks will become very light in colour within the first week depending on your skin type. Generally the cupping marks will disappear within 10-14 days. Please avoid sun tanning while the cupping marks still show.
If your therapists finds high levels of toxins coming out they may suggest placing you on a detox program of performing Hijama once a month for 3 months consecutively.
Your therapist will first assess and determine the purpose of the cupping treatment (e.g. for a general detox or for knee or low back pain, etc). The number of cups will depend on the size of your body and the location. We generally apply 9 cups for men and 5-9 cups for women.
Hijama is not allowed during pregnancy and can result in a miscarriage or premature labour, depending on which stage of pregnancy the woman is in. If you are experiencing aches or pains during pregnancy, it is best to seek other natural cures such as Physiotherapy
We recommend waiting at least 2 months after giving birth before performing hijama to allow the body to settle and regain strength.
As a note, Hijama is an excellent detox after childbirth, especially for women who have taken the epidural injection during labour and are left with long term back pain.
WE DON’T PERFORM HIJAMA DURING MENSTRUATION
Yes, you can. It can help prevent cases of mastitis, which is a condition whereby the milk ducts get blocked causing the breasts to become very hard and painful, inducing fever and a risk of infection. We will never cup directly on the area of the breasts
For those struggling to conceive, it is important to consult your GP to check for any underlying issues, before seeking Hijama. It is recommended to avoid performing Hijama when a female is on her fertile days and when ovulating, also known as the ‘fertile window’. This window will vary depending on the individual’s cycle.
After ovulation had occurred there is a chance that conception has taken place but may not show up on a home pregnancy test until 10-14 days later. Wait until the regular menstrual cycle has started before performing Hijama but always ask the patient to take a home pregnancy test before the Hijama.
The optimal time to perform Hijama for fertility is from the first day of the menstrual cycle up until the fertile days start (allow time for recovery from Hijama, before the fertile window). Along with Hijama treatment plan, advise the client to monitor general diet and lifestyle choices and make changes where necessary.
We strongly recommend that Hijama is not performed on a child, unless there is a very strong need and there is a lack of alternative options. For children under the age of 16, they must be accompanied by their parent and we need a referral from their doctor.
At Jamil Hijama Centre, each patient is provided with a brand new cupping set as this is safer and more hygienic. We take full precautions during our treatment and follow health and safety regulations to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable treatment.
Open hours: 9am-6pm Mon-Sat Sun and Public holidays 9am -2pm
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This involves placing the cups in the surface of the skin for a set period of time, mostly between 5 to 15 minutes, no cuts are made in this type of cupping. The air in the cup creates a vacuum effect which in turn causes the blood vessels to expand and the skin rises to [...]
