Hz. We know that during the time of our Prophet (peace be upon him), cupping was applied to protect health and as a treatment method, and that he himself had cupping done and recommended cupping.
Cupping is the best thing you can treat. (Bukhari, 5357)
Head cupping is a cure for 70 troubles. (Teberani)
Protect yourself from the intensity of the heat with cupping. (Bukhari)
Ibn Abbas said that on the Night of Ascension, whenever the Messenger of Allah visited a congregation of angels, the angels said to him, "Continue to be cupping! Order your ummah to be cupping too!" He quotes what he said.(Tirmidhi,Tib,12; Ibn Mace,Tib,20; Ahmed B. Hanbel,I,354)
Hz. Enes (r.a) tells us that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) had cupping done between both sides of his neck and between his shoulders. (Abu Davud, Tib 4; Tirmidhi, Tib 12; Ibn Mace, Tib 21)
Actions gain value according to intentions. Cupping, which we perform with the intention of complying with the Sunnah and to restore the health of our body entrusted to us, has a value of worship. Because we can only fully perform our prayers and other duties with a healthy body.
The things that our Prophet (pbuh) did and recommended to be done undoubtedly have meaning and wisdom. His life is an example for us: “Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have the best example (to be followed) for those who desire Allah and the afterlife and remember Allah much” (al-Ahzab, 33/21).
As seen in the hadiths, we will talk about scientific issues such as what is the use of cupping, which our Prophet had and recommended to his ummah, how does it treat, how is it done and is it accepted according to modern views.
What is cupping?
Cupping is the process of removing dirty blood from the body, which is a result of the defense cells carrying and accumulating toxic substances and heavy metals that the body cannot remove through normal systems (such as urine, feces, sweat) to the farthest part of the body so that the tissues are not damaged.
Cupping is the collection of blood from small incisions (scratches, holes, cuts) in the skin using vacuum.
Cupping is traditionally applied in some way in most cultures. The name of cupping in Arabic is Al-Hejamah, which means reducing the amount, in other words, returning the body to its natural state. It means. The practice of Al-Hejamah has been part of Middle-Eastern cultural practice, dating back thousands of years to the time of Hippocrates (400 B.C.). The Western world's first adoption of cupping dates back to the Ancient Egyptians. Cupping is mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus, which is the oldest medical record and was written in Egypt around 1550 BC. Anthropologists have also found evidence in China dating back to 1000 BC. The first application of cupping was documented by Ge Hong in an ancient inscription called 'Handbook for emergencies'.
Cupping can be divided into 2 main categories; Dry cupping and Wet cupping. Dry Cupping Treatment tends to be more practical, while Wet Cupping is widely preferred in the Far East, Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Medical Effects of Cupping:
According to (Hennawy, 2004), cupping can also be used in blood diseases, as a pain reliever, in inflammatory conditions, for spiritual and physical relaxation, for varicose veins and deep tissue massage (Cup massage) and for up to 50% improvement in fertility levels.
Hacamat, an old treatment method, has a wide range of treatment and cure areas; It is used in blood diseases such as Hemophilia and Hypertension, in many diseases from rheumatic conditions to arthritis, sciatica, low back pain, migraine, anxiety and general physical and mental relaxation. The purpose of cupping is to remove blood believed to be harmful from the body, which causes a decrease in well-being. It saves the body from the potential harm of symptoms.
Wet cupping therapy is used as an alternative treatment method around the world, especially in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. The main purpose of this therapy is to accelerate blood circulation and remove dirty blood from the body.
Benefits of Hacamat:
By creating suction and negative pressure, Hacamat penetrates up to 10 cm into the body. It has been found to affect tissues.
In muscle pain and spasm
In evacuation of excess fluids and toxins
In dissolving adhesions (tissue adhesion)
In persistent stiffness in connective tissue and soft tissue
In stimulating blood circulation. and nourishing inactive muscles and skin by providing blood flow
Increasing energy flow
Stimulating the Peripheral Nervous System
Lymphatic system
It is used for treatment purposes.
It is used for cleaning the colon blocks.
It is used for cleaning the arteries and increasing its effectiveness.
It is used for cleaning the veins and capillaries and healing varicose veins.
Due to the stimulating and strengthening effect of Hacamat. It is used successfully in all the following treatments.
Intestinal conditions (irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and diarrhea)
Headache
Back pain
Menstrual pain
Injuries
Asthma
Cellulitis
Fatigue
Anemia
Depression and Emotional problems
Atrophy
Sciatica
Common cold and flu
Skin Problems
Blood Pressure
Gynecological Diseases
Weight loss and more
The most common reason why patients apply to Hacamat is low back pain. (Herniated disc, Mechanical low back pain...)
Approximately 85% of the Australian population experiences waist and back pain at some point in their lives, while 70% of the world's population suffers at least one disability. At least 50% of these people recover within 2 weeks and 75% within 1 month, but the frequency of recurrence of waist and back pain in patients has been reported to be between 40-70%. In the U.S., the most common cause of activity limitation in people under the age of 45 is back and waist pain.
Today, health practitioners use Hacamat as a support for many application modalities to make healing and healing more effective.
Cupping is also widely used for preventive treatment purposes. Thanks to cupping, dirty blood and toxic substances are removed from the body, thus the immune system becomes stronger and the body fights diseases better.
When and how to apply cupping:
Cupping application time is determined according to 2 criteria
1- Sunnah Hacamat: 17.-19.-21. according to the Hijri calendar. It can be done on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, but it is not suitable for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (see Tirmidhi, Tıb, 12; Abu Dawud, Tıb, 5). One of the biggest benefits of cupping, which is sunnah, is that it is a preventive treatment and protects the body against diseases. It is recommended to do it at least once a year. Great scholars recommend it every 3 months. They would be cupping.
2- Cupping for treatment purposes in case of illness: In case of illness, it is recommended not to do it on forbidden days unless it is in a very difficult situation, but it can also be done on these days.
Application:
Hacama, which has gained popularity lately with many famous names having it done, can be your nightmare in non-expert hands. The application must be performed by a specialist. Stay away from under-the-counter applications and do not get sick while looking for a cure. The cupping practitioner first evaluates the person to be treated, questions their illnesses and whether they have had it done before, and decides whether it should be done or not. Afterwards, the area to be treated is determined and the area is cleaned and made hygienic against any infection. Then, glass cups or ready-made vacuum cups are used to vacuum the area to be applied and hold the skin (the pressure to be applied varies depending on the person and their sensitivity, if they are not experienced, problems may occur), it is waited for about 5 minutes and the blood is allowed to move towards the skin surface. Afterwards, the vacuumed cups are pulled out one by one and an appropriate amount of incision is made by the specialist with a scalpel, and the cup is vacuumed to that area again and blood flow is ensured. This process is done for each vacuumed cup. When the blood flow is interrupted (approximately 10-15 minutes), the cups are removed with the blood and thrown away, and the incisions are covered with previously prepared wound pads.
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