Cupping is prohibited for these people!

According to the online economy report, quoted by the Health News report, Dr. Mujahidi, a specialist in Iranian medicine at the university, said: In Iranian medicine, cupping is viewed more than a therapeutic solution, as a measure to maintain health, and from this point of view, cupping is a condition of observing etiquette. It can be useful for both healthy and non-sick people.

Pointing out that from the point of view of Iranian medicine, cupping is one of the medical practices, he acknowledged: treatment measures that are performed according to the doctor’s diagnosis and, if necessary, along with the basic prevention and treatment measures such as lifestyle modification, nutritional measures, drug prescriptions, etc. Iranian medicine may recommend doing it.

The Iranian medical expert of the university said: The most important thing that is done with cupping is that we remove phlegm caused by blood and bile from the desired position, which cleans the position and, contrary to popular belief, does not remove nutrients from the body.

He added: Cupping lightens the body and unlike blood donation, it does not take the strength of the body, but the position of cupping becomes a little weak until healing.

A member of the academic staff of Babol University of Medical Sciences stated: When the cupping cup is placed on the skin, it creates some tension on the skin, and as a result, it activates the defense factors residing in the wall of the vessels and organs, and causes these factors to increase the blood defense several times. and help strengthen the immune system of the target organ and then the whole body.

He added: Although a lot of research has been done in research centers around the world about the properties and effects of cupping, and most of them confirm its effectiveness in preventing and treating some diseases, but more research should be done in this field.

Cupping does not mean rejecting blood donation

Dr. Mojahedi stated: Recommending cupping does not mean rejecting the properties and effects of donating blood and not forbidding it, and let’s not forget that donating blood is donating life and the sense of altruism of people requires them to try to help the needy patients by donating blood.

He continued and said: surely, cupping will have an effect in prevention and treatment when it is considered by an Iranian medical doctor as a part of the treatment plan along with other measures, and with this interpretation, cupping may be indicated in many cases. use), or not have many positive effects or even be harmful.

A member of the academic staff of Babol University of Medical Sciences stated: Iranian medical doctors take into account the individual’s conditions, including the individual’s temperament, the individual’s health status and diseases, cupping rituals, including the recommended or prohibited times for cupping, and decide on its effectiveness. recommends

Mentioning this point, unfortunately, on the one hand, some people consider traditional medicine as synonymous with practices such as cupping, he said: while among the foundations, orders and measures of Iranian medicine, cupping has a small share, and on the other hand, some people exaggerate its properties. Cupping, they try to magnify and profit from it.

The Iranian medicine specialist of Babol University of Medical Sciences pointed out that cupping is useful for most people as prevention and health maintenance, and stated: The necessary recommendations regarding compliance with Iranian medicine measures in the fields of nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental health, mood correction, Weight control and… It should be presented and observed and it should be avoided in the people, times and conditions that are mentioned in the sources of traditional medicine as prohibitions of cupping.

He added: People with thick blood in the days before cupping by consuming very light foods, such as soup, fruit, lettuce and some drinks, prepare the body for cupping according to their mood and go to the bathroom a few hours before cupping so that the thick blood has diluted a little. and close to the surface of the body. But people with thin blood should not take a bath 12 hours before cupping. The diagnosis of these cases is with a doctor specializing in Iranian medicine.

Cupping is not recommended for children under 2 years old and people over 60 years old

A member of the academic staff of Babol University of Medical Sciences, pointing out that traditional Iranian medicine books state that cupping is not recommended for children under the age of 2 and people over the age of 60, added: the stamina of the organs is less in children and the blood volume is low, and in the elderly such as Most of them have thick blood and dry skin and flesh, and only by cupping, their thin blood is removed, there is a high possibility of increased blood concentration and more dry temperament in this age group.

He said: Those who have a history of hemophilia, anemia, epilepsy, and heart attack, or are in the cold-tempered group, and their blood is thin and low pressure, and constantly experience dizziness and headaches, or those who use the chemical drugs warfarin and heparin, which are anticoagulants, cannot cupping, and in these cases, the exact diagnosis of prohibition or permission of cupping is with the doctor.

Dr. Mojahedi stated: Cupping is more recommended in the spring season, especially in the second half of the lunar month, and cupping in other seasons of the year is emphasized at certain times and prohibited at some times.

Pointing out that cupping in the holy month of Ramadan is permissible an hour after a light iftar, he said: “For women, cupping is prohibited during menstruation, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and cupping is prohibited and harmful in most cases for phlegmatic and cold-tempered people.” is.

The Iranian medical expert added: Consecutive and unprincipled cupping with short intervals is wrong and even harmful, and the timing of cupping is different based on the nature of people, the type of illness and their physical condition. Therefore, cupping should be repeated with the doctor’s opinion and recommendation and according to his schedule.

A member of the academic staff of Babol University of Medical Sciences admitted: “Donating blood is donating life.” If you want to donate blood in addition to cupping, while performing cupping in health centers, consult your doctor about the time interval between cupping and donating blood.

Dr. Mojahedi stated: Before cupping, inform your doctor about the possible disease and the medications you are taking, and if you intend to perform cupping for a specific disease or problem, be sure to consult the doctor.

He pointed out that from the point of view of Iranian medicine, the treatment of some diseases requires a method other than cupping, and if cupping is needed, it requires some special precautions and observances, and cupping alone is not effective. He said: This is more true for patients, otherwise healthy people who do cupping for health do not need special instructions.

A faculty member of Babol University of Medical Sciences added: Avoid referring to non-doctors and profit-seeking people who claim to perform cupping without knowing the principles of Iranian medicine and unfortunately, they are increasing day by day.

Do not cup on an empty or very full stomach

Pointing out that you should never do cupping on an empty stomach or with a very full stomach, Dr. Mujahedi said: drink plenty of fluids, fruit juice, honey syrup (a mixture of 1 tablespoon of honey in 1 glass of lukewarm water), malt beer, and especially pomegranate juice and paste. Pomegranate is highly recommended in the days and hours before and after cupping to make cupping more effective.

He said: Avoid excessive activity, heavy exercise, mental stress, sexual intercourse, eating heavy, fatty and salty foods, fish and pickles the day before and after cupping (especially the first hours before and after cupping).

A member of the academic staff of Babol University of Medical Sciences stated that some people may experience weakness, dizziness, headache, heart palpitations, muscle cramps and other minor discomforts after cupping, and said: these cases completely disappear after a few hours. If these discomforts are annoying or last longer than usual, consult your doctor.

He admitted: If the cupping site becomes bruised, painful and swollen, you can put some ice in a nylon to reduce the pain and compress the cupping area 5-6 times for about 1 minute each time, and after cupping, avoid using chemical drugs as much as possible. Avoid and avoid using any ointment or cream in the separate cupping position.

Considering that you can take a bath 12 hours after cupping, the Iranian medical expert added: After that, there is no need to re-dress. Of course, be careful to wash the cupping area with lukewarm water and avoid washing it with soap and lint.

Dr. Mojahedi stated: If the desired and expected therapeutic effect was not seen with cupping the first time, and even after that, your symptoms worsened temporarily, consult your doctor without any worries or haste and according to his suggested schedule and at the appointed time Done, cup again.

A member of the academic staff of Babol University of Medical Sciences said: In order to perform the first cupping and determine one’s temperament, only in centers where hygiene principles are observed and under the supervision of a doctor and experienced people, and sanitary, sterile, and disposable cupping devices are used.

Traditional Medicine School of Babol University of Medical Sciences is ready to provide services to citizens and dear provincials from Saturdays to Wednesdays with the presence of doctors specializing in Iranian traditional medicine, located on Shahid Sargerd Ghasemi Street, next to the Faculty of Self-Governing Campus.