Hijama, which was banned for a while by the Ministry of Health, is now carried out in centers approved by the Ministry of Health and under the control of the state by authorized persons. People who want to have hijama treatment due to some health problems can apply to this alternative treatment method if their body is deemed appropriate by the doctor.
Another name for the cupping treatment method is known as cupping therapy. With the development of modern medicine, this procedure is still performed by many people today, although it is not preferred as much as it used to be. Hijama is done with at least five mugs or objects called glasses. The area to be treated varies depending on the patient’s complaint. Cupping treatment can be applied to every part except for the areas that are determined as objectionable. The two areas other than the hijama points are the pit on the top of the head, the fontanel and the neck. The sexual problems and cupping points experienced by people who want to have this procedure are also determined in accordance with the researches and are applied to those who are deemed appropriate by the doctors.
What are the hijama points?
The hijama zones determined for the process to be effective have been determined as a result of scientific research conducted for many years. Hijama zones and benefits vary depending on which disease or complaint the hijama treatment will be performed for. The main hijama points on the body are as follows:
- The middle of the two shoulder blades (the region that corresponds to the back of the heart)
- Neck
- Waist
- Shoulders
- coccyx
- back of head
- behind the ears
- top of foot
- forehead area
- stomach cavity
- under the chin
- Face
Some diseases and ailments that are considered to be beneficial for the treatment applied to the foot cupping areas are: Elephant disease, gout, skin problems, hemorrhoids and menstrual irregularities, kidney diseases, urinary tract problems, blood pressure, psoriasis, sciatica. The hijama areas, which vary depending on the diseases and the patient’s complaint, are as follows for the feet and legs:
- Inner and outer parts of the knees
- calves
- Inner and outer parts of the ankle
Hijama applied to the face, especially for people with dental diseases, is done with the aim of protecting oral and dental health. Needling is performed using a needle tip in this area. Mugs made of materials such as bamboo or glass are considered to have the following benefits when applied on face cupping points:
- Getting rid of edema on the face
- opening of pores
- Clarification of cheekbones
- Elimination of dental diseases
- Reduction in wrinkles
- Providing percent vitality and moisture
- sinus disease
- Maintaining gum health
What are the benefits of hijama on the coccyx?
One of the points determined for the hijama treatment applied to different regions for different complaints is the coccyx. Cupping is applied to the coccyx as a remedy for kidney problems and kidney diseases, menstrual irregularity, prostate, menstrual pain and infertility. The region from the coccyx to the 7th spinal cord is a suitable area for cupping. The benefits of hijama on the coccyx are that it is good for kidney diseases, prostate, menstrual pain, menstrual irregularity and pain. It is extremely necessary to get the approval of a doctor before applying the hijama treatment, which is known to be good for many diseases, as long as it is applied correctly and is done by experts in this field in an environment that is sufficiently sterile.