Before Treatment
- Fast for 3-4 hours before treatment.
- Drink plenty of water starting 24hrs before treatment
- Have a shower or bath on the day
- Be in a state of wudu/purity preferably (specific to Muslim clients)
Before and After Hijama Treatment Instructions
This will be discussed further by your therapist
Wound Care
- No bathing/showering for 24hrs
- Rub olive oil/black seed oil onto the hijama sites twice a day
- Do not pick at the scabs if they appear
Do not consume following for 48hrs
- Red meat
- Dairy products
- Coffee/Tea
- Fizzy drinks
- Fried food (chips, donner etc.)
- Anything with high sugar content
- Alcohol or any other intoxicants & stimulants
Refrain from following for 48hrs
- Smoking
- Physical activity/heavy lifting
- Long distance driving
- Sexual intercourse
- Sauna/steam room
