If someone does not qualify for Hijama for whatever reason, the next best thing that will have almost a similar effect to Hijama is Fasting.  A lot of people will also add (getting enough sleep, exercising, drinking a lot of water, staying away from stress, healthy diet…etc.) While all of the above is true, the one thing that stands out is fasting, including dry fasting. To qualify for Hijama, the skin must be intact and in an aseptic condition.

This list is a general highlight of ineligible candidates and is not meant to be a conclusive list of every condition. Individual differences may apply.

Who does not qualify for Hijama?

  • Patients with a cardiac pacemaker or implanted Defibrillator.
  • Individuals experiencing Hypotension (low blood pressure).
  • Individuals experiencing a fever.
  • Individuals experiencing excessive or spontaneous bleeding (Hemophilia) or other extreme bleeding disorders.
  • Individuals with organic cardiac problems.
  • Individuals diagnosed with immunodeficiency such as HIV.
  • Individuals on immunosuppressive medications.
  • Individuals diagnosed with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.
  • Individuals currently on Anticoagulant medications (Blood Thinners).
  • Individuals currently on Antiplatelets, or who recently donated their platelets.
  • Individuals with open wounds, rashes, lesions, burns, etc. The skin must be intact.
  • Individuals who have just undergone surgery or who will soon undergo surgery, typically a month.
  • Pregnant females, Especially first and third trimester.
  • Hemophobic Individuals.
  • Individuals on Radiation Therapy.
  • Individuals experiencing unmanaged Epilepsy and Narcolepsy.
  • Individuals on Chemotherapy.
  • Individuals on Dialysis.
  • Individuals who have malnutrition.
  • Individuals who have Tinea or active Fungi infection.
  • Individuals experiencing Senile Purpura.
  • Individuals experiencing Sickle Cell Ulcers.
  • Individuals experiencing Hemoptysis or Hematemesis. 
  • Individuals diagnosed with Thalassemia.
  • Clients with communication disabilities, special needs, or Special Educational Needs (Client must be able to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts, thoughts, and feelings verbally and non-verbally).
  • Hijama is not recommended 3 days before or after getting vaccinated, exceptions apply.
  • Hijama can’t be performed on Baker’s Cyst.
  • Hijama can’t be performed on sites of acute inflammation, knee effusion, right-on Eczematic Plaques, Neuropathy, Psoriatic Patches, Varicose veins, body orifices, eyes, lymph nodes, fractured bones, on fungal infections, or on areas that have transudate fluid.
  • If actively taking a course of antibiotics, then finish the antibiotics course first before getting Hijama because some antibiotics could reduce WBC, platelets and affect coagulation.