The Hijama, between science and myth

This book deals with one of the prophetic medical recommendations, which is Hijamah (cupping). This practice is found in more than 28 hadiths. The author, a medical doctor specializing in medical microbiology and immunology, highlights the concordance between the Prophetic commandments and modern scientific facts.

He provides detailed pictures and a clear explanation of the different cupping methods and tools used. With a simplified explanation of the scientific theories that can explain the mechanism of action of cupping, which awaits extensive scientific research.

He also lists the diseases that can be treated with cupping and reviews a series of research results that demonstrate the curative effect of cupping therapy.