Medical Cupping Treatment

HACAMAT

Cupping is an ancient treatment method dating back thousands of years. The ancient Chinese, Koreans, Egyptians and Arabs used cupping as a form of traditional treatment. Today, cupping treatment, which is also supported by modern medicine, is a treatment performed by specialists and has positive results.

Cupping is the process of removing the blood under the skin from the body with the help of a vacuum through scratches made with a scalpel or scalpel. The blood taken by cupping is not the same as the blood taken from the vein (venous blood), and the blood taken by cupping contains harmful substances (heavy metals, toxins, free radicals). The blood taken by this method has a mushy consistency, dark color and has lost its blood properties. Cupping is the easiest way of excreting the harmful substances left in the body by today's chemical-containing food products. 

Academic interest in cupping has grown rapidly in recent years and there is increasing evidence that cupping may be effective for a range of conditions. In particular, there is increasing clinical data on the benefits of cupping for painful conditions such as migraine, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, arthritis and back pain, as well as male and female endocrine disorders such as diabetes and infertility.

How is Cupping Performed?

It is performed by vacuuming blood from tiny scratches created on the skin with a scalpel using a cup. Before creating an incision (scratch) on the skin, a vacuum is applied to the relevant area with a cup, thus creating numbness in the relevant area and minimizing the feeling of pain. After the cupping treatment performed by experienced health personnel, the scratches on the skin disappear completely within a few days. Cupping is a treatment method that has no side effects when performed by healthcare professionals. The patient does not experience any discomfort after cupping and it does not affect his/her daily life.

When is cupping performed?

Cupping is recommended for general well-being and to treat certain diseases. There is no special day or time for cupping for illness and it is applied when necessary.

Cupping for circumcision or detoxification is performed on single days after the full moon. According to the Hijri calendar, until the full moon, there is usually a period of collecting and accumulating. After the full moon, the period of letting go begins. It is more effective to perform cupping during this period. In cases such as migraine attacks, pain, falls, etc., cupping can be performed at any time. Also, in principle, cupping is generally not practiced on Wednesdays.

There is no need to fast, diet or discontinue medication, except for blood thinners, before cupping.

Which parts of the body is cupping performed?

Although it is generally applied on the back, it can also be applied to the head and other acupuncture points of the body depending on the disease and complaint of the person who has it done. However, who and how it will be applied should be determined by the doctor as in all treatment methods. The application should be performed by a doctor or health personnel under the control of a doctor.

Which diseases is cupping applied for?

• Immune system weakness
• Chronic fatigue (weakness), laziness
• Calcification
• Prostate and sexual weakness
• Hormone dysfunction
• Edema in the muscles
• Menstrual irregularity 
• Obesity
• fibromyalgia
• Headache, migraine
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Foot sprain and bruising
• Musculoskeletal diseases (low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, rheumatism, osteoarthritis)
• Depression, anxiety
• Dermatological disorders (various skin diseases)

Who is not eligible for cupping?

• The conditions to be considered before practicing cupping must be observed.
• On days of heavy menstrual periods
• Not applicable in the first 3 months of pregnancy.