“Indeed, the best of remedies you have is cupping.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 5371)
Hijama comes from the Arabic word ḥajm, meaning “sucking” or “drawing out.” Deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, it is a prophetic practice recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) who said:
“Indeed, the best of remedies you have is cupping.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 5371)
Practiced as part of Tibb an-Nabawi (Prophetic Medicine), Hijama has been valued for centuries across Islamic cultures for its powerful role in cleansing the body, promoting circulation, and supporting the body’s natural healing processes.