MPYPCP Logo Admission / प्रवेश
Central Knowledge Base — Ctrl+P for A4 print
महर्षि पतंजलि योग एवं प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा परिषद (संचलित: 2007)

Cupping & Hijama / कपिंग / हिजामा

Dry & Wet Cupping Therapy — Tier D2 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base

Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)

English

Cupping (Hijama) uses suction cups on skin — dry, wet, or fire cupping. Unani/TCM/traditional practice in MPYPCP cupping therapy programmes. Evidence is mixed; must be sterile technique with trained practitioner. Not a substitute for surgery or antibiotics when indicated.

हिंदी

कपिंग (हिजामा) — त्वचा पर suction cup; शुष्क, गीला, या अग्नि कपिंग। MPYPCP कपिंग थेरेपी कोर्स। प्रमाण मिश्रित; स्वच्छ तकनीक, प्रशिक्षित चिकित्सक। शल्य/एंटीबायोटिक का विकल्प नहीं।

⚠️ Wet cupping has blood-borne infection risk if unsterile. No cure claims for cancer or serious disease.
Related: Naturopathy C3 | Cupping diploma on Courses

Vidhi / Method — विधि

Cupping hijama dry wet therapy diagramDry cupping wet hijama fire cupping types

Types & Procedure Outline

TypeMethodNote
Dry cuppingSuction only on skinTemporary circular marks 3–10 days
Wet/HijamaSmall incisions + suctionSterile technique mandatory
Fire cuppingHeat creates suctionBurn risk — trained only

General procedure (supervised): EN — (1) Assess contraindications. (2) Clean skin; sterile cups. (3) Apply cup 5–15 min (protocol varies). (4) Remove gently; clean site. (5) Aftercare — keep warm, monitor for infection. HI — (1) contraindications जाँच। (2) स्वच्छ त्वचा, sterile cup। (3) 5–15 मिन (प्रोटोकॉल)। (4) हटाएँ; साफ करें। (5) aftercare — गर्म, संक्रमण देखें।

Labh / Benefits — लाभ

English

  • Muscle tension relief — traditional use for myofascial comfort (anecdotal/traditional).
  • MPYPCP diploma practicum — hygiene, contraindications, aftercare.
  • Cultural/Unani context — Hijama in AYUSH Unani framework (supervised).

हिंदी

  • मांसपेशी तनाव — पारंपरिक उपयोग।
  • MPYPCP practicum — स्वच्छता, सावधानी।
  • यूनानी संदर्भ — AYUSH Unani (पर्यवेक्षण)।
Disclaimer: Complementary therapy education only; not a substitute for medical diagnosis or emergency care. | पूरक चिकित्सा शिक्षा; नैदानिक/आपातकालीन उपचार का विकल्प नहीं।

Savdhani / Contraindications — सावधानी

ConditionEnglishहिंदी
Bleeding disordersHemorrhage risk — avoid wet cuppingरक्तस्राव
Skin infectionSpread risk — no cuppingत्वचा संक्रमण
Pregnancy abdomenAvoid abdominal cupsगर्भ पेट
AnticoagulantsBleeding riskblood thinner
Unsterile wet cuppingHepatitis/HIV transmission riskगैर-स्वच्छ खतरनाक

MPYPCP Therapy Exam Quick Points

Dry vs wetSuction only vs incision + suction
Marks duration3–10 days normal
Key contraindicationBleeding disorders, anticoagulants
HygieneSterile/disposable cups

References

  1. AYUSH Unani guidelines
  2. WHO cupping safety advisories
  3. MPYPCP Cupping Therapy syllabus

Last updated: May 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier D2