An Updated Review of Efficacy of Cupping Therapy in Gynecological Disorders
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
Cupping therapy is considered as one of the oldest regimen in Unani medicine that was used for many years all over the world. It is a simple, safe, natural treatment with a promising effect for many diseases. This therapy is a great alternative to modern medicine where treatment for many diseases is unavailable.Cupping therapy is a simple procedure in which negative pressure is applied to the skin through sucking cups. Methodologies used for cupping therapy differ according to the type of cupping therapy e.g. dry cupping method differs from wet cupping method. The way cupping therapy is presented to medical practitioners is not scientific and does not explain scientific mechanisms underlying cupping therapy. The aim of this review paper is to provide evidence based analysis to indications, benefits and effects of cupping in treating many diseases particularly gynecological disorderswhich will be mentioned in this article. Moreover, this review article is focused todiscuss how cupping therapy works from the scientific and medical point of view, how and why cupping is considered as a natural method of detoxifying the body with scientific interpretation.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Ismath Shameem, Dr. Ruqiya Parveen, Dr. Khan Saba Mohd Athar
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