Kufa Med.Journal 2009.VOL.12.No1. ___________________________ 49 Al-Hijamah Cupping Therapy *Yesar MH AL- Shamma, MBChB, PhD(UK) **Ali Abdil Razzaq,B.Sc.PH,MSC *Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Kufa **Department of Basic science, College of Dentistry, University of Kufa : . . “ . “ . “ “ . Abstract: Cupping therapy has been practiced for thousands of years ago for the treatment of some disease and pain. It is a form of acupuncture that focuses on the movement of blood, energy - called Qi - and body fluids, such as lymph - which circulates around the body's tissues. Oriental medicine states that pain is due to stagnation of these systems. This stagnation can be a result of injury or stress. Cupping is believed to stimulate flow of blood, lymph and Qi to the affected area. Its uses include relieving pain in the muscles, especially back pain from stiffness or injury, and clearing congestion in the chest, which can occur with colds and flu. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of Al-Hijamah on mean blood pressure(MBP), heart rate(HR) and blood parameters like hemoglubin(Hb) %, platelets count, white blood cell(WBC) count, Neutophils%(N), Eosinophils(E)%, Basophils(B)%, Monocytes(M)%, and Lymphocytes(L)% before and after the performance of Al-Hijamah. The result indicate that there are significant decrease in MBP, WBC count, N% and M%. However there are significant increase in Hb%, platelets counts and L% but HR and E% were showed no significant changes.Key words: Al-Hijamah, Cupping Therapy, Acupuncture. Introduction : Allah the Most High stated in surah An-Najm:And he does not speak of his own desire. It is but an inspiration inspired. Taught to him by the firm and powerful (1)and in surah Al-Hashr, The Almighty says;And whatsoever the messenger brings forth to you, and then accept it, and whatever he keeps from you, then abstain from it! And Fear Allah, he is firm in judgment (2)From the above translation of the verses, the idea has established that anything attributed to the Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him) (P&B) which is known to be correct, it must be accepted that it as part of Islam and the Sunnah. The Prophet said “There is not a single disease for which there is not a