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Hijama, also known as cupping therapy, is a traditional healing practice used for centuries to promote detoxification, improve blood circulation, and relieve various health conditions. To perform Hijama safely and effectively, trained practitioners use specific medical-grade equipment that ensures hygiene, precision, and patient comfort. The most essential equipment used in Hijama is cupping cups. These cups are usually made of medical plastic, glass, or silicone and are placed on specific points of the body to create suction. The suction helps draw stagnant blood and toxins to the surface of the skin. Modern clinics commonly use disposable plastic cups to maintain hygiene and prevent cross-contamination. Another important tool is the suction pump. This device is attached to the cups and is used to create negative pressure inside the cup. The controlled suction helps stimulate blood flow and prepares the skin for the therapeutic process. In traditional methods, fire was used to create suction in glass cups, but modern Hijama therapy typically uses mechanical pumps for safety. Sterile surgical blades or lancets are also used during wet cupping. After the initial suction, the practitioner makes very small superficial incisions on the skin to allow the removal of impure or stagnant blood. These blades are always single-use and sterile to prevent infection. Hygiene is extremely important in Hijama therapy, so practitioners use medical gloves, antiseptic solutions, cotton swabs, and disinfectants to clean the treatment area before and after the procedure. Additionally, medical waste containers are used for proper disposal of used blades, cups, and other disposable materials. Together, these carefully selected tools ensure that Hijama therapy is performed in a safe, hygienic, and professional manner, providing patients with effective therapeutic benefits.