Open AccessEvaluation of bloodletting cupping therapy in the management of hypertension
Author(s) -
Moawia M. Al-Tabakha,
Farah Tariq Sameer,
Mai Hafiz Saeed,
Rahaf Montaser Batran,
Nada Tarek Abouhegazy,
Alaa Farajallah
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_242_17
Subject(s) - bloodletting , medicine , blood pressure , cupping therapy , significant difference , physical therapy , surgery , acupuncture , alternative medicine , pathology
Bloodletting cupping therapy (Hijama) is a traditional alternative medicine practiced in different cultures. Claims about the therapeutic efficacy of Hijama in hypertension are contradictory. The aim of this project was to determine if Hijama therapy is beneficial in the treatment of patients with hypertension.