There are many studies that point to the benefits of cupping, where the pharaohs used them and evidenced by the existence of some drawings that indicate that in the tomb of King, “Tutankhamun,” cupping is the process of absorbing blood rotten from the human body through cassettes and special tools This is done by cutting the skin with sharp hands and then placing a vacuum cup of air by placing a fire inside it to absorb the blood, but nowadays there are special tools for this without using fire to empty the air.
And the cupping of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If one of the things that you are doing is good, then do Hajj.” And he said: “I did not pass through the angels with the night of my captives,
Types of cupping
- Cupping wet: It is the work of some minor scratches in the skin and absorption of blood through them.
- Cupping is dry: it is used in air cups and there is no blood output.
- Cupping cupping: a massage using a cupping tool with the addition of a little oil (olive oil or mint oil).
What a person eats after cupping
Any person who wants to work as a hegazah must eat easy foods such as vegetables and fruits, either fresh or in the form of fresh juice for two days. It is usually recommended to eat fattoush after cupping, and must keep away milk and milk and its derivatives in order not to absorb blood for calcium Which may lead to sudden increase in pressure.
There are things that should be taken into account by the veiled woman, to avoid intercourse before and after cupping a day, to avoid drinking cold liquids on the day of cupping, and also not to be exposed to air directly after working for a day and to stay away from hot foods and spices for 6 hours after cupping.
The times for cupping:
- In relation to wet cupping, it does not have a specific time but when it is needed.
- Cupping is preferred to work in the morning before it becomes hot.
- One of the best days of the month of cupping is the days (17,19, 21) of the Hijri months.
- As for the best seasons for the cupping of the spring.