Hijamah as Cupping therapy, which is a medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on a specific point on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Cupping (Hijama in Arabic) is an ancient, holistic method for the treatment of a variety of diseases. Its use has been documented in early Egyptian and Chinese medical practices.