Conditions for doing cupping
cupping is a prophetic Sunnah and has many health benefits, so cupping has spread in many hospitals and has also become a science taught in universities. In order for cupping to be done correctly, blood is drawn from the surface of the skin by using air cups and a scalpel and it is done in different areas of the body.
In order to properly benefit from cupping, it is necessary to take into account a set of conditions advised by scientists and doctors, and in this article, we will list these conditions in detail.
Conditions to properly work cupping
It is best to do cupping on an empty stomach (that is, before eating any food), and there is no objection to drinking drinks such as a cup of coffee or a cup of tea.
Also, one of the conditions for doing cupping is that it is preferable not to consume milk and its derivatives, as well as all types of food that enter into milk throughout the day during which the cupping is done, and it is better to eat light food directly after the cupping procedure or a green salad plate.
Sleep deeply and well before the day when cupping
Not to shower on the same day as cupping.
Not doing any morning exercises or practicing any kind of sport on the same day as cupping.
The appropriate age to perform cupping for men is after reaching the age of twenty.
The appropriate age to perform cupping for women is menopause (that is, after menopause).
The best areas of the body to do cupping are over the shoulder blades on either side of the spine (called the withers).
The best daily timing for cupping is in the early morning hours, from seven in the morning until ten in the morning.
The best monthly timing for doing cupping from the seventeenth to the twenty-seventh of the Arab month.
Cupping is performed once a year, but if the person suffers from some diseases, it is possible to do cupping once a month, especially if the cupping has positive results in treating these diseases.
The best season in which it is recommended to perform cupping is the spring season.
We hope that in this article we have succeeded incorrectly listing the conditions for performing cupping and provided you with useful information.