Set of 8 Glass Cupping Massage Jars (33mm) for Hijama Therapy

Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy, a time-honored healing modality, has been used for centuries to improve health and well-being. Historically practiced with animal horns, clay pots, and bronze or ceramic vessels, this ancient technique has evolved, with glass medical cups now commonly used. This set of 8 high-quality, 33mm glass cupping jars provides a safe and effective way to experience the benefits of this therapeutic practice, ideal for Hijama and other applications.

How Glass Cupping Jars Work

The principle of cupping therapy lies in creating a vacuum inside the glass jar. This vacuum, traditionally achieved using fire (although modern alternatives exist), enhances blood and lymph circulation, improves tissue nourishment, and facilitates the removal of toxins from the skin and underlying tissues.

Therapeutic Applications

• Immune system support
• Neuralgia (not recommended for use during muscle spasms)
• Myositis
• Osteochondrosis (in remission)
• Cellulite
• Menstrual pain
• Digestive disorders

Types of Cupping Massage

Two primary methods exist: static and dynamic. Static cupping involves placing the jars on the affected area and leaving them in place. Dynamic cupping involves moving the jars across the skin. While glass jars are well-suited for static cupping, dynamic cupping may be more easily accomplished with silicone or other flexible cup types.

Contraindications

Absolute Contraindications

• Tumors of any type and location
• Severe exhaustion
• Acute infectious diseases and fevers
• Severe vascular sclerosis with a predisposition to thrombosis or hemorrhage
• Neuroses with affective states and convulsive seizures
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Purulent and fungal skin infections
• Second half of pregnancy

Relative Contraindications

• Undiagnosed conditions
• Post-strenuous physical activity
• After hot baths (allow at least 2 hours rest)
• Infancy or old age (over 80)
• Alcohol intoxication
• Psychiatric disorders
• Patient aversion to the procedure

Important Safety Precautions

Never apply cupping therapy to the heart, eyes, ears, nipples, or abdomen during pregnancy.

Application Technique

Cupping is typically performed on areas with well-developed muscle and subcutaneous fat. You will need:

• Alcohol (or alcohol wipes, 70° alcohol solution)
• Petroleum jelly
• Towel or sheet
• Cotton
• Tweezers
• Glass cupping jars
• Matches or lighter

Procedure

1. The patient lies prone, hugging a pillow.
2. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the back.
3. Prepare a cotton wick with tweezers, saturate it with alcohol, and ignite it.
4. Introduce the flame briefly (0.5-1 second) into the jar, then immediately apply it to the skin.
5. Cover with a towel and leave in place for several minutes depending on the treatment’s purpose and the patient’s condition.
6. Remove the jars and wipe the skin with cotton.
7. Keep the patient warmly covered for 30 minutes post-treatment.

Jar Care

Wash jars with water up to 80°C. If stored below 0°C, allow jars to reach room temperature (+20°C) for at least 30 minutes before use.