Precautions Before Hijama

Do’s and Don’ts After Hijama Treatment

Eat only a solid meal immediately after he/she treatment and eat healthy food, fruit and veg and light meals over the next few days.- Please avoid meat including chicken for 24 hours as it’s hard to digest after hijama.- You will have bruising and the incisions from wet Hijama which will heal between 3-10 days.- Apply black seed oil or olive oil to the incisions if the skin becomes irritated.- Drink plenty of water/herbal teas/Honey mixed water.- Do not shower for at least 24 hours after Hijama as you may feel dizzy and faint.- Must rest after the session and sleep a little.- Do not physically exert yourself with too much exercise or housework..- Try to remain relaxed, pray and have positive thoughts.- If you do not rest on the first day of Hijama you will feel worse over the next few days as your body has not had the opportunity to recover.

What should i do before hijama?

Fast at least 2-3 hours before your treatment "Cupping on an empty stomach is best. In it is a cure and blessing." (Sahih Sunan Ibn Maajah 3487)The person undergoing Hijama is encouraged to perform Ghusl (ritual bath) or shower before the treatment.“Abdullah bin Az-Zubair reported that Aisha (ra) told him that the Prophet (PBUH) used to perform ghusl for four things Major ritual impurity, Jumu’ah (Friday) prayer, After washing the dead and before Cupping”. (Abu Dawud)Drink plenty of water – Aim for 6 – 8 standard cups prior to treatment-wear comfortable loose fitting clothing – may need to roll up your clothesLet your therapist know of any medication you are on and your Medical history