DEPARTMENT OF ILAJ-BIT-TADBEER

GOVT. UNANI MEDICAL COLLEGE GANDERBAL , KASHMIR

WET CUPPING (HIJAMA BISH-SHART)

Introduction
❖Hijama bish-Shart is a well known technique of Imala wa Istifragh ( Diversion & Evacuation ) where blood having morbid
material is drawn out from scarified skin surface through the application of cups .
❖Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas :
The Prophet (PBUH) said , “ Healing is in the three things : A gulp of honey , Cupping & Branding with fire ( Cauterization ). But I
forbid my followers to use ( Cauterization ) branding with fire.’’

Indications Contraindication
➢Rheumatoid Arthritis ➢ Children below two years of age
➢Amenorrhea ➢ Pregnant women
➢ Senile patient
➢Lumbar spondylosis
➢ Extremely cold or hot weather
➢Cervical Spondylosis ➢ Just after having a meal
➢Headache ➢ Hemorrhagic disorder
➢Migraine ➢ Severe anemia
➢Osteoarthritis ➢ Inflammatory Skin Conditions
➢Sciatica ➢ Body orifices
➢ Varicose vein
➢Gout
➢ Bone fracture
➢Frozen shoulder ➢ Deep Vein Thrombosis
➢Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ➢ Directly over veins , Arteries &
➢Heaviness of Head Nerves
➢ Severe Debilitated Conditions

SAFETY MEASURES Equipment

➢Hb% ➢Cups & vacuum pump
➢Bleeding time ➢Antiseptic ( Betadine / Povidone
➢Clotting time solution ) & spirit
➢HbsAg ➢Kidney tray
➢HIV I & II ➢Sterilized surgical blade ( 11 no. )
➢VDRL & Sterilized gloves
➢Blood Sugar ➢Sterilized dressing material
➢A razor to remove hairs

Submitted by supervised by
Sachin Bhagat
Faizan Choudhary Dr. Sheikh Mohmad ( Associate Professor )
Baasit Shafi Dr. Syed Sabahat Ashraf ( Assistant Professor )
Qurat Ali