CHP Anatomical Points & Cupping Sites 3 â Questions and Answers
Question 1: For hypertension, which cupping site is most classically recommended in Hijama practice?
- The suboccipital region and posterior neck (BL-10/GV-15 area) (Correct answer)
- The sternum and anterior chest
- The dorsum of the hands bilaterally
- The medial malleolus area of both ankles
Correct answer: The suboccipital region and posterior neck (BL-10/GV-15 area)
The suboccipital and posterior neck area is the primary Hijama site for hypertension, believed to reduce excess pressure in the head and upper body.
Question 2: Cupping for asthma and respiratory conditions is primarily applied to which region?
- The interscapular region (upper back between the shoulder blades) (Correct answer)
- The anterior chest wall over the sternum
- The lower back at L4-L5
- The lateral chest at the rib mid-axillary line
Correct answer: The interscapular region (upper back between the shoulder blades)
The interscapular region houses the Lung Shu (BL-13) and related points, making it the primary site for respiratory Hijama treatment.
Question 3: For lower back pain associated with kidney deficiency, Hijama is traditionally placed over which site?
- The lumbar region at L2-L3 level (BL-23/GV-4 area) (Correct answer)
- The sacral hiatus at S4-S5
- The posterior superior iliac spine only
- The thoracolumbar junction at T12-L1
Correct answer: The lumbar region at L2-L3 level (BL-23/GV-4 area)
BL-23 (Shenshu, Kidney Shu) at L2-L3 and GV-4 (Mingmen) are the classical sites for kidney-related lower back pain in both TCM and Hijama.
Question 4: Which cupping site is traditionally used in Hijama for liver and gallbladder complaints?
- The right hypochondriac region beneath the right rib cage (Correct answer)
- The left hypochondriac region beneath the left rib cage
- The epigastric region directly over the stomach
- The right iliac fossa
Correct answer: The right hypochondriac region beneath the right rib cage
The right hypochondriac region overlies the liver and gallbladder, making it the primary Hijama site for hepatobiliary conditions.
Question 5: For knee joint pain, where is cupping most appropriately applied?
- Periarticular areas around the knee including the popliteal fossa and medial/lateral joint lines (Correct answer)
- Exclusively over the patellar tendon
- Only on the medial (inner) aspect of the knee
- Solely on the anterior thigh above the patella
Correct answer: Periarticular areas around the knee including the popliteal fossa and medial/lateral joint lines
Periarticular cupping around the knee addresses multiple contributing structuresâmuscles, tendons, and joint linesâfor comprehensive pain relief.
Question 6: In classical Hijama, which combination of sites is recommended for reproductive and fertility concerns?
- Lumbosacral region combined with lower abdominal points (CV-3 to CV-6 area) (Correct answer)
- Upper back and anterior chest points
- Head, neck, and shoulder points
- Bilateral knee and ankle points
Correct answer: Lumbosacral region combined with lower abdominal points (CV-3 to CV-6 area)
The lumbosacral region (governing kidney yang) and lower abdomen (governing the uterus and reproductive organs) are the classical Hijama sites for fertility.
Question 7: Headache of cervicogenic origin (arising from the neck) is best treated by Hijama placed at which site?
- The suboccipital region and upper cervical spine (C1-C3) (Correct answer)
- The bilateral temporal regions
- Over the frontal sinuses
- The mandibular angle bilaterally
Correct answer: The suboccipital region and upper cervical spine (C1-C3)
Cervicogenic headaches originate from musculoskeletal dysfunction in the upper cervical spine, so cupping the suboccipital region addresses the source.
CHP Anatomical Points & Cupping Sites 3
For hypertension, which cupping site is most classically recommended in Hijama practice?