Cupping in Spring
Cupping is a traditional bloodletting method used to treat certain illnesses and still has many supporters; it is endorsed and encouraged in Islam.
In this method, the therapist places a special cup on the skin for a few minutes to create suction, then removes the cup and makes small superficial cuts using a small scalpel. The process is repeated to allow a small amount of blood to be drawn out.
Cupping can be helpful in treating some diseases, but it is important to understand certain guidelines and perform it during the appropriate season.CuppingShould be done.
Proper Time for Cupping
Suitable Seasons for Cupping
Spring and autumn are the best seasons for cupping. The optimal time is during the seventh of Haziran, coinciding with June 20th. Avoid cupping from December 12th to January 12th unless necessary for health reasons.
Additionally, the best days for cupping are the 16th to 19th of the lunar month, when thicker phlegm resides near the surface of the body, making it easier to remove during cupping. Performing cupping during the full moon (the 12th to 15th lunar days) is not recommended because lighter and healthier fluids are present on the surface, and they could be drained out unintentionally.
Cupping is also not advised on the last Tuesdays of the lunar month, Fridays, or during lunar phases of lunar eclipse.
The moon’s pull affects the human body; its influence on blood causes the bad blood and impurities to move towards the surface, making it easier to expel during cupping.
Best Hours for Cupping
Cupping is preferable early in the day when the weather is moderate. It should not be done during very hot hours or cold nights. Warm temperatures help loosen the blood and facilitate its exit, so the best time for cupping during the day is when the temperature begins to decrease.
It is also better to avoid cupping at noon, as at that time, healthy, light fluids are on the surface, and thick, impure fluids are deeper in the body. Cupping at this time might remove beneficial fluids but leave unhealthy ones behind.
Cupping is also not suitable during overcast or stormy days.
Best Days for Cupping
It is narrated from the Prophet that cupping on Wednesdays and Fridays is not advisable; if it must be done on a Friday, reciting Ayat Al-Kursi helps avoid negative effects.Besides these two days, other days of the week are suitable for cupping, with Monday and Thursday being preferred.Reasons and Benefits of Cupping in Spring
1. During spring, excess blood tends to rise inside the body, causing heat from deep inside to move to the surface and release vapors. Cupping during this season helps remove these excess vapor and impurities. People with high blood pressure, who have a lot of vapor in their bodies, will benefit from cupping in spring.
2. It helps balance bodily temperament, improve overall health, eliminate toxins from tissues, and warm the cupping area.
3. Cupping in spring can treat infections because it cools hot spots, improves systemic blood circulation, and helps the immune system produce needed antibodies if there is an infection at that point.
For example, cupping can release vapors causing boils by drawing impurities to the surface, increasing blood flow to the area, and allowing the body to produce antibodies to fight infection, leading to the healing of boils.
4. It can help regulate bodily temperament.5. Cupping reduces the risk of heart attacks.In spring, heat moves from deep inside to the surface, increasing the risk of heart attacks. Cupping helps dissipate this heat, preventing heart attacks.
Who Should Not Perform Cupping in Spring?Children under two years oldPeople over 60 years old
Very obese individualsAnd very thin individuals
People with general weakness
- People with blood clotting problems, such as hemophilia patients
- Individuals with low platelet count
- People taking blood thinners like warfarin or aspirinPeople with severe anemiaPregnant women
- People with lymphatic diseases or conditions like vitiligo
- Women experiencing hormonal changes
- Patients with heart, liver, or kidney diseases
- Individuals with cold and moist temperament
- Cupping is not suitable for everyone. People with cold and moist constitutions should avoid it, because they are often weak and prone to anemia, and cupping could lower their blood pressure.
- It is better for these individuals to use warm, dry cupping instead.
- Benefits of Cupping in Spring
- Best Time for Cupping
- Reasons for Cupping During Spring
Reducing Heart Attacks
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