CHP Anatomical Points & Cupping Sites 3

Question 1

For hypertension, which cupping site is most classically recommended in Hijama practice?

Accepted Answer

The suboccipital region and posterior neck (BL-10/GV-15 area)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The interscapular region (upper back between the shoulder blades)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The lumbar region at L2-L3 level (BL-23/GV-4 area)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The right hypochondriac region beneath the right rib cage

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Periarticular areas around the knee including the popliteal fossa and medial/lateral joint lines

Answer

Periarticular cupping around the knee addresses multiple contributing structures—muscles, tendons, and joint lines—for comprehensive pain relief.

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