A few years ago there were only a couple of places to learn about cupping and have it performed. Since then a number of websites have entered the fold and as eluded to earlier they are influenced by economic concerns and ignoring our warnings. If patients adhere to one steadfast rule they should be able to avoid the dangers of incorrect or over use of cupping therapy.

Do not sleep or lay down after cupping is performed.

The risk of blood clotting is real!  Patients should stay awake. This is one of the primary reasons why cupping is performed in the morning. Take a brisk walk after the procedure is performed. There is a tendency to want to sleep, but this must be avoided. We can not emphasis this enough. People who are saying otherwise are putting you at risk and may be causing more problems than they are solving.

While there are certain dangers in doing cupping on the wrong days and we encourage persons to abide by the lunar odd day requirements, most cupping performed on the wrong days will simply result in no real benefits obtained. Some prophetic sayings of Prophet Muhammad warn against certain days, especially Wednesdays.

Practitioners espousing the need for multiple consecutive cupping sessions over days or weeks are doing so generally to make more money.  It is sufficient to do cupping twice a year, no more. Doing more, when done properly will likely have no adverse effects. For chronic conditions there may be some benefits, patients need to decide for themselves. We recommend no more than twice a year.

Websites on cupping are now offering certification utilizing information and methods that are harmful. They are attempting to unionize the industry and profit from establishing cupping as a business venture. Ideally, a cupper should be compensated, but as a gift, not a fee. In our society this understanding is almost completely lost, so we are not faulting those who charge for their services, simply advocating the method that brings the best results - physically and spiritually.

Certain websites are now following our lead and offering cupping directories for practitioners but many do it in conjunction with taking their courses and paying money for certification. Many of them are not including the information you find here or listing Broken Earth because in many cases it contradicts the method of services they are offering and reduces the income they can otherwise make. Our directory is open to all, but we ask those agreeing with our standards to make that clear.

People are free to choose what practitioners are offering the most accurate information on cupping. Our recommendation is to be very selective and conservative when allowing someone to perform cupping. Abide by the rule not to sleep after the procedure, and the only thing you should loose is your money and time if not finding a good practitioner, God willing, not your health.

Many people wishing to start a cupping practice have contacted us and spent hours on the phone questioning us. We are happy to share information about cupping to anyone who is interested. Unfortunately, most are interested in making money and ignore the warnings and advice we offer - as predicted. There is nothing wrong with making money, but not at the expense of providing substandard or incorrect cupping services. Soon new practitioners will organize and attempt to require a license to practice, making it easier to charge higher amounts for cupping services - not to protect patients, but to profit. Efforts have already been made to do just that. Standards for cupping should be established not from organizing but from adhering to the age old apprentice (ijazaa) practice of receiving training from an authorized cupper. Today, everyone believes they can become an expert from books.

Cupping is a religious practice as is circumcision (in fact all medicine) and should be performed by someone who has apprenticed under an authorized person. It is not a business and any amount of licensing and control will only degrade the benefits of cupping as both a holistic and spiritual practice. We have seen what the western style of medicine has become - a business.

At Broken Earth we offer what can easily be described as the most conservative approach to Hijama or Cupping as commonly called in the West. The technique incorporated is a very old healing art sanctioned by Prophets and utilized by healers over the centuries.

By healers, we mean individuals "authorized" by real masters who focus on the spiritual, physical and mental wellbeing of the human being seeking assistance. Morality and spiritual enlightenment were utmost in the consideration of whom to authorize with this honored trust. Not solely mental capacity or prowess.

As long as the Cupping Master is alive, students of this art are sent to the Master to be authorized. Authorization is not simply asserting technical proficiency. It is something much higher - way beyond a persons mental capacity.  These concepts and teachings can only be understood in the heart - in the realm of spiritual knowledge. They must be sanctioned and activated by someone who has successfully achieved these understandings from their master. Claiming to be a master does not make it so. The mind can not decipher between a real master and a fraud. Certainty comes only when the heart judges, not the mind. A healer is raised, provided with a gift to heal. Recent work by Masuru Emoto on energy resonance provides a scientific basis for this otherwise spiritual understanding. Energy resonance, as he calls it, changes matter and alters the physical property of, in his experiments, water crystals. The more spiritually enlightened a person is, the stronger this energy and the better the result. This is true in all healing professions. As much as someone can place positive energy on a [patient, they can also do harm. Not everyone is on this level. The practical aspects of cupping are quite simple, the healing aspects are much more complex and should not come from a practitioner who has chosen for themselves to become a healer. Masters recognize a student that shows promise, cultivates and nurtures that natural God given ability and then gives permission to practice when the student is spiritually, physically and mentally prepared.

People saying otherwise are the same people saying anyone can be a scholar and anyone can be a leader. Foolishness! You are not elected - you are selected. But our egos are saying no, I can do whatever I want. I am smarter than he/she is and better fit for that job. No, but today everyone is a king or queen of their own domain.

 The following information is not intended to teach people cupping!

Cupping should be only performed by authorized persons given permission by other authorized persons. You will hear that often from us. Not to promote ourselves, but to make people understand that learning what follows does not make someone a cupper.

The information is being offered here to help keep dubious practitioners from performing incorrect cupping procedures on patients. By educating people on the correct methods of cupping we hope to improve cupping treatments provided by practitioners who will insist on turning cupping into a business centered service no matter how many warnings we provide. With the following information patients will be able to keep practitioners honest and avoid many problems. It is also intended to stop the incorrect certification courses that are beginning to populate the Internet.

Cupping never was and never will be a distance learning course.

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Cupping Charges

Money historically was offered to these healers out of respect, not by demand. It was a good and honorable charity bringing with it an amount of protection and healing in and of itself. An understanding that has almost completely vanished from today's money driven world. The same with true religious leaders, they were never paid in the past with a salary. A salary places controls on people that need to be free to follow God. 

Inconspicuously, money was concealed in an envelope or a small gift was presented to the healer after the procedure was performed - with full manners and respect and with an intention to provide a charitable reward. This action or charity actually boosts or empowers the overall effectiveness and healing benefit of the treatment. Intention, respect, good manners and charity alters healing energy. The rewards from money well spent by someone spiritually higher than yourself, falls back on you. The closer your contribution is to something of real substance, such as gold, silver, or even a sheep, the more spiritual weight that contribution carries. Paper money, while acceptable, is less favorable. Checks and credit cards are negative in that your contribution is no longer inconspicuous. Real charity is not tax deductible. 

Please make certain to review "Understanding Charity and Healing" to know why these Broken Earth Programs are offered without monetary consideration.


Benefits of Cupping (Hijama) - Why it Works

The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and all of the blood and lymphatic vessels in the body. The heart acts as a pump to drive the blood; a complex fluid made up of digested food materials, respiratory gasses (oxygen being carried in, carbon dioxide being carried out), and protective and regulatory chemicals through the approximately 60,000 miles of vessels in the body.

More than 90 percent of Americans live in jeopardy of having a serious illness relating to the circulatory system. The human and financial cost of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. alone is astronomical. Every year, approximately 1.5 million Americans have a heart attack, 300,000 of whom die before receiving medical attention.

The above is a partial scientific explanation. Cupping (hijama) goes way beyond scientific understanding.

Cupping (hijama) does not heal your body or have a direct effect on individual medical problems, per se. Cupping cleans the bodies cardiovascular system so disease never has a chance to develop. Where disease already exists, cupping cleans the system to help the system better fight and recover from the disease. Noticeable benefits from cupping often come weeks, even months after a cupping (hijama) session. It is very foolish to wait till the point that your body is showing signs of problems.

Cupping is best utilized as a preventative maintenance procedure for your body. In short, it better enables your body to heal itself -- No drugs, no expensive treatment or therapy and above all, no operations.

Cupping removes dead blood cells from the cardiovascular system. It is a bit like getting your radiator flushed. It should be done before your car overheats and the damage to your engine block or hoses are done. Practitioners who emphasizes cupping as a cure are like auto mechanics who claim flushing your radiator will cure your cracked engine block. Of course, your radiator should be flushed, but if it were properly maintained no damage would have resulted to your engine in the first place. Fortunately the body, unlike an engine block can often repair itself. In the case of some ailments and conditions cupping, most effectively if they are applied soon after the event, can have a very positive effect. Especially with problems directly related to the cardiovascular system such as stroke and heart failure.

Nonetheless, it is always better to use cupping as a maintenance and preventative procedure.

Cleanliness

Be clean for the cupping process, take a shower with the intention of physical and spiritual protection and cleanliness. Known as Wusil or Wudu in the Arabic Language. Use natural perfume oils that attract angelic beings and also have medicinal benefits. Place some on your wrist before starting the cupping procedure. These oils should always be warn for the spiritual benefits they offer. They also smell fantastic. Real perfume oils are chemical free and almost always non-allergenic. You can purchase these oils at: Broken Earth Naturals

Who Should be Cupped

Preventative cupping (hijama) is predominately prescribed for sexually active men thirty and older. Women are less susceptible to problems associated with cardiovascular illness until they reach the age of menopause. The monthly discharge of blood has a somewhat similar effect as does cupping (hijama). When a women's monthly course stops, preventative cupping (hijama) should be instituted as an annual or biannual preventative procedure for women. If special problems exist, cupping may be performed on women before menopause.

Cupping is an excellent remedy for persons with hypertension (high blood pressure). Those suffering from high blood pressure should be routinely cupped in the spring and fall until pressure normalizes. Proceed thereafter once a year as a preventative maintenance. In cases where high blood pressure results from abnormal cell growth from life long exposure to toxic chemical or directly related to Kidney dysfunction, cupping is less effective but still helps. Abnormal blood cells are not dead and cupping (hijama) will not remove abnormal cells until they die. Perform cupping to optimizing your system and combat the effects of abnormal cell growth caused by environmental exposures. Environmental illness normally requires a complete change in lifestyle to a naturally organic diet with regular exercise.

While cupping can be an effective treatment for many emergency care situations a discussion of the use of cupping in emergency medicine is beyond the scope of this current work. It has been reported by Prophet Muhammad as being a cure for all disease. We do not dispute this. Conditions such as modern environmental exposure, toxicity, etc. are more like a limb being cut off than an illness. Cupping (hijama) will not make you grow a new arm or attach a severed leg. If you surgically can reattach the limb, cupping (hijama) will certainly help it heal faster.

Cupping is ideally and most effectively used as a preventative procedure.

Once again, we remind you that this information is intended for educational purposes, not as a substitute for proper training by a qualified cupping master.

Persons should also contact their doctors and not rely upon cupping as a substitute for standard medical care.


Optimal Times For Cupping

Just as the moon affects the tide of the ocean, it affects the human body. Therefore, cupping should be performed on odd days of the lunar calendar when the forces of the moons pull assist in removing the dead blood cells.

It should also be done in the second half of the lunar month. The 17th, 19th, and 21st days are the best for cupping. While less favorable, cupping (hijama) can also be performed on the 23rd and 25th days of the lunar month. You may utilize the full moon (15th) and tidal charts to help determine the lunar odd days.

Moderate climate is also important, not to hot and not to cold. When the flowers start to blossom and nature begins it's magical renewal, it is time for Cupping. Cupping may also be performed in the early fall, before the first frost.

See the Cupping Maps for North America below.

 

Optimal Points for Cupping

Once again, cupping, with a few emergency exceptions, is best done as a preventative therapy. You will hear us say that often.

The traditional points for cupping to rid the entire body of dead blood cells when performed in the same cupping session are;
the two points adjacent to the seventh vertebra (heart position in acupuncture terms) on the back, approximately two inches from the spine.   the tail of the spine   the two inner positions of the feet on the ankle   and the top back side of the head normally where balding first starts and the hair moves out from all directions.

When the above points are cupped in one session it is sufficient to clean the entire body. No other points on the body need to be cupped when all of these points are cupped during the same cupping session. Most patients will not accept cupping the back of the head as shaving the spot that needs to be cupped is unacceptable to most patients. It is highly recommended that all these points be cupped in one session to clean the entire body.

We only recommend cupping the head on the 19th and 21st days of the lunar month.

These above described locations are the only cupping positions that the Broken Earth healers advise for preventative cupping and the positions they cup themselves. Excessive use of cupping is unnecessary and can be harmful. All patients should be cupped in the sitting position unless medical circumstances warrant otherwise.

For specific complaints and local injury cupping can be applied most anywhere that it is possible to place a cup and obtain a good seal. Cuppers should exercise good judgment when applying cups to sensitive areas of the body. Most cupping practitioners have taken to charging per cup and thus the economic pressures to over cup are very real - a practice we strongly discourage. If properly performed, over cupping will likely have no real adverse impact on the health of a patient. Nonetheless, conservative cupping is recommended because infection and the potential marks resulting from cupping are possible. It is normally sufficient to use one cup to alleviate local conditions or injury and for one session only.

There are varying opinions about the best places to be cupped. Acupuncture points may or may not provide insight into the best positions to cup. Common sense suggests that there is some correlation but evidence is almost all anecdotal. Some mention of optimal places to cup are made in the sayings or teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The strength or accuracy of some of these teachings are sometimes debated amongst learned persons. These above concerns and points of debate mostly boil down to arguments that frustrate the industry and cause unnecessary concerns for patients.

True healers listen to the patient and then combine that information with a sense where the injury is present. It is a process of training that requires the practitioner to listen to their heart not their mind and know from spiritual understanding what place on the body will result in the most benefit from cupping. This is not something you can learn in books. Those person trained in Reika will likely have a better idea what we are attempting to convey more than most.

Despite our many warnings, the cupping industry will inevitably go the same way as the rest of the medical industry has proceeded. That medical industry is doing much harm and actually promotes more disease than it cures. When profit becomes the motive over service unto your Lord, the benefits of cupping as well as all other remedies is greatly diminished. For a more in depth discussion on these aspects of medicine read: Introduction to Natural Healing

We should all work to keep the practice of cupping as close to the methods utilized and prescribed by Prophets and Saints as possible. So much religious knowledge is being presented as academic knowledge. The spiritual aspect of religious understanding is being buried in the arguments and debates coming from people who like the following example - claim to know about marriage from reading 100 books on the subject but who have never actually been married or loved. They are foolish people claiming to know something they know nothing about. If you want to learn about marriage you must go to your heart. When you have questions you must go to someone who knows, like your grandparents. People with real experience who can provide good advice.

What works best with all healing methods and treatments is a full understanding that all cures come from the Creator.


Conditions & Dangers

Improper cupping procedures can cause blood clotting and lead to much more severe problems.

Patients should never rest after a procedure, remaining moderately active for several hours.

Cupping (healing) is more of a spiritual process than a physical process, find a cupper who understands the difference. 

Cupping can be dangerous if not performed properly. Aggressive treatments (as seen in the picture) on several different parts of the body are to be avoided. Treatment performed outside of the optimal odd lunar calendar, last half of the lunar month, on spring and fall days is not recommended except in emergency situations only.

When the procedure is performed correctly and follow-up directions observed, there is very little risk involved with cupping. One out of every twenty-five people may experience some light headedness and some may even faint. This is normally the result of not having followed the preliminary restrictions or possibly due to weakness from an oncoming cold or flu. The real danger is falling and hitting your head as we always perform cupping in the seated position facing a prescribed direction. With proper monitoring this danger is greatly minimized. Any signs of dizziness or cold sweats should be reported immediately.

The following precautions should be followed

• Persons interested in Cupping need to abstain from sexual intercourse 48 hours before the treatment is scheduled.
   
• The day of the procedure patients should avoid food and drink, especially dairy products. One cup of Non-acidic herbal tea is permitted to help waken.
   
•  A warm shower should be taken as close to the time of the procedure as practical.
   
• The tendency to become tired after cupping and want to rest is common but resting must be avoided for at least the first few hours after the procedure. This is why we schedule all cupping in the morning to avoid people from resting soon after the procedure and to make the fasting easier. Inactivity can result in the promotion of blood clotting, which is why resting is highly discouraged. In fact a half hour to one hour walk is highly recommended. The danger of clotting is rare but nonetheless possible. especially if falling asleep after the procedure.
   
• Red marks from the cupping normally fade within a few days, depending on skin type. Do not scratch the cupped areas.
   
• The small shallow incisions necessary to extract the dead blood cells may take a few weeks to heal. In some cases faint tiny lines of scarring may persist.
   

Massage or Dry Cupping

The popularity of massage cupping has grown in recent years and is now being offered as the latest treatment at many spas and by massage therapists looking to expand their services. As stated above, the main risks associated with cupping are from blood clotting. Massage therapists who draw dead blood cells to the surface of the skin and do not extract the dead blood cells from the body are greatly increasing the chance of blood clotting. While short sessions of cupping that do not cause red marks or bring dead blood cells to the surface may not carry any dangers of blood clotting, the benefits do not outweigh the potential risks and we recommend not utilizing this massage technique. As soon as cups are placed on the skin, dead blood cells start to be drawn from the body to the specific site. Massage alone is sufficient to promote circulation and healing - cupping should be reserved for removing dead blood cells from the body. A light message on areas to be cupped is favorable before cupping.


Cupping Supplies

Cups

There is no need to spend large amounts of money for cupping supplies. Most items can be obtained from the local store. Baby jars make excellent cups for cupping. Get them free from a friend with a baby or buy some baby food. Don't waste, use the food as a soup base or sauce. Clean the cups by sterilizing them in an automatic dishwasher or boiled them in a pot. This is especially important if the cups have been used for cupping and contain old blood. Performing cupping in the upright position is best but the risk of the cups falling and breaking is greater. One reason why many practitioners ask you to lie down. By using inexpensive baby jars the economic concerns are removed and cupping can be performed properly - in the seated position.

Suction cups eliminate the need for fire. Fire is an important element in the process and among other reasons helps to sterilize the cups before placing them on a patient.

We do not recommend using a pump systems or vacuum cups. While there may be no real harm, the benefits will likely be diminished.

Kerosene

Kerosene is a far better choice than alcohol. It burns better and believe it or not has better healing qualities. The higher the grade of kerosene the better. Most store bought brands for indoor lamps are suitable.

Candle

A normal store bought candle is perfect for a cupping. The candle is lit and placed on a table next to the person being cupped. By utilizing a candle it reduces the need for individually lighting each paper cone with a match or lighter. The cupper needs to have both hands free to perform the cupping properly. Candles provide the flexibility and freedom to light the cones quickly and apply them before the cup becomes to hot and burns the patient. With a little practice, burning is rare. Don't forget matches to light the cand

Paper Cones

Cotton balls work well but cost money. It is always cheaper and often times more effective to use small paper cones made from old newspaper, especially if using the toss in the cup (baby jar) technique. The kerosene and fire are sufficient to sterilize the paper and poses no health hazard.

Hemostat

A hemostat is a surgical instrument designed to pinch veins or arteries when operating on a patient. Most medical supply stores can provide you with them. Some places are reluctant to sell them as they are often used as roach clips. As a result you can find them in most head shops. Long tweezers will work also but present an additional danger of dropping a flaming paper cone or cotton ball on the carpet or worse yet a patient.

Single Edge Razor Blades

Most any store that carries paint supplies will have single edge razor blades. They are very cheap and disposable so you can use a new razor blade on each patient. Razors are soaked in a dish of kerosene before using them to make the small incisions.

Tissue Paper

A box of regular, unscented, store bought tissue such as the Kleenex brand is necessary for catching blood while removing the cups as well as for general clean up.

Clippers and Shaving Supplies

When performing cupping on areas covered with hair, clippers to remove longer hair and shaving supplies to remove short hair and better provide a clean smooth surface for the cups to adhere, is necessary. Men will often require their backs to be shaved in the areas to be cupped, otherwise cups will loose suction and fall off.

Other Supplies

Table to provide easy access and a workable surface for cupping supplies. Chairs for patients. Garbage can for used tissue, blood and paper cones. Some light food should be available for patients after cupping as fasting before is a requirement. Patients should quickly eat a small amount then walk for a half hour to hour.

Make the Angels Happy

Be clean for the cupping process, take a shower with the intention of physical and spiritual protection and cleanliness. Known as Wusil or Wudu in the Arabic Language. Use natural perfume oils that attract angelic beings and also have medicinal benefits. Place some on your wrist before starting the cupping procedure. These oils should always be warn for the spiritual benefits they offer. They also smell fantastic. Real perfume oils are chemical free and almost always non-allergenic. You can purchase these oils at: Broken Earth Naturals
 

Getting Started

As directed above, cupping is best performed in the morning to enable people to fast before the procedure and to facilitate and ensure that patients remain active and do not rest or sleep following their cupping procedure.

Depending upon the number of people being cupped you should select an area with plenty of space. One area for waiting, a more private area for the actual cupping, and a separate place to take a quick bite to eat following the procedure. We normally offer people some sort of small healthy breakfast with juice and tea. Our actual cupping area is often set up in a garden area being careful to make sure the patients do not get cold. Cooler days, you should move the operation indoors. It is very important to have a good workable area to perform the cupping.

A table with all cupping supplies and equipment set up adjacent to the chairs where the patients will sit is very important in quickly removing and replacing cups.

An experienced cupper can work on several patients at one time. A competent assistant must be present standing in front of the chairs and patients, looking for any signs of fainting. Ideally you also want an assistant standing next to you to clean used cups and help with other necessary chores. Asking patients to bring their own baby jars alleviates this job. With proper planning it is possible to facilitate a hundred or more patients in one given day. With such limited ideal days for preventative cupping, five days in the spring and five days in the fall, the attendance is often very high.

The direction of the chairs should face towards the southeast when performing cupping in North America. These are spiritual matters that will not be understood with simple explanations. These are some of the subjects more deeply discussed when trained by a true master. Other spiritual oddities and concerns are discussed or rather introduced below. We are not anticipating your blind acceptance, but as there is no obvious harm in doing these things, better safe than sorry.

As an experiment take a tesbih (a string of beads used for zikr - counting Divine names) hold them by the top part of the string. Rotate the beads in a circular motion to the right (counter clockwise) until they make a smooth circle. Hold your hand very still and wait until the beads begin to move in a diagonal direction back and forth. The direction for facing while being cupped is in one of the two directions the beads will swing. One of those two directions corresponds with the direction that Muslims pray towards the Kabba. If you want an explanation as to why this works, you must ask someone who really knows. There are not many, but if you look, you will find.

Tesbihs and other interesting products are available at Broken Earth Naturals

Chairs are actually placed in the reverse position so that patients may straddle the back and have something to lean on if they start to feel weak. A common sturdy wood desk chair with a proper back is often best.
 

Cupping

Shirts should be removed and areas that are to be cupped must be shaved. Shaving helps facilitate a stronger skin to glass rim seal and promotes better suction. It also reduces the chance of infection to the cupped area. Most women do not need to be shaved on the back. Most men require shaving on all areas but the feet. Before starting, and after shaving, dip a tissue into a dish of kerosene and wipe the designated area clean. This will disinfect the area to be cupped. Alcohol does not burn as well nor does it provide the same healing benefits as does kerosene. 

Hemostat Method

With hemostat clipped to a cotton ball in one hand and a cup (jar) in the other dominate hand (open side facing down), dip the cotton ball into the kerosene and gently shake off the excess kerosene before placing it in the candles flame to ignite the cotton ball. You never want the cotton ball to be soaked thus dripping little fire balls all over; the ground, patient or your assistant. Quickly move the burning cotton ball underneath the open end of the cup (jar) and insert the burning cotton ball towards the back or bottom of the cup (jar). Timing is everything here and practice will make you an expert. Too much burning time in the cup (jar) and you may burn yourself and also run the risk of branding your patient. With practice burning is rare. Take the burning cotton ball out too quickly, and the suction will not be sufficient to have the desired effect.

In one smooth and continuous quick motion remove the burning cotton ball from the cup (jar) and position the cup (jar) on the prescribed spot. Deliberately push the cup into the skin making certain that you form a strong seal. Gently remove your grip to see if you achieved a good seal. You should be able to flick the cup with your finger without any possibility of the cup falling off. You may also try to wiggle the cup back and forth to test the seal. If you achieved a good seal with proper suction, the skin will begin to puff up in a few seconds. If the seal is weak, remove the cup and start over. You must have a good seal and proper suction.

Cone Method

Take ordinary notebook paper or newspaper and tear into an inch and a half square pieces. You will need to make a minimum of three cones for each individual cupping procedure (three square pieces of paper).

It is much better to make plenty of cones so you are certain not to run out at a critical point Wrap the paper around your index finger and twist the pointed end at the bottom of the cone.

Pay close attention to the length of the cone as it must easily fit into the cup. To shorten the cone you may fold back part of the twisted end.

The twisted end will act as the handle to hold the cone with the flared end of the cone being dipped into the kerosene and then ignited with the candle flame.

Once you have ignited the cone you tilt the cup in one hand on its side and toss the burning cone into the bottom of the cup, quickly placing the cup on the desired position.

The cone method is much easier to master than the hemostat method. Because the paper remains burning in the cup, the suction created by the increased heat is almost always more efficient than the hemostat method. The added burning time also promotes greater sterilization. The burning paper will quickly go out after the cup is applied to the skin. In some cases the paper may cause some burning if falling back against the skin. This is normally very minor.  With the cone method it is common for the cup to fill with smoke. The smoke will not block your ability to see the blood in the cup.

Continue Cupping

Now leave that cup on and proceed to the next spot to be cupped.

Each initial cup will normally take about five minutes. The area will develop a pinkish red hickey mark. Once this color becomes pinkish red you are ready for the second step.

Cups are best removed by holding your thumb on one section near the rim of the cup. Gently push down with your thumb and tilt back the cup away from the thumb pressure point. You will start to hear the air escape from the cup. In fact, the air is rushing into the cup.

Once the cup is removed, a quarter inch or more raised pinkish red welt with no blistering or burns is the desired result. Blistering and burns means too much heat and possibly having left the cup on longer than required. You may still proceed with apparent burns and blisters but the pain and prolonged healing process will be enhanced.

Remove the new single edge razor from the kerosene that it had been soaking in for sterilization purposes.

Make nineteen tiny incisions into the pinkish red circle on the skin. These incisions do not have to be very long. 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch is sufficient. Try to keep the incisions away from the edge of the red welted circle. The number nineteen has spiritual significance not to be explained here but should nonetheless be followed. Some practitioners use seven incisions - less advisable, but permitted. More than an actual cutting motion, the desired movement should be a controlled jab making certain not to penetrate the skin too deeply. Never attempt this until you have practiced on an orange. Most orange skins resemble the resistance and properties of human skin. You can slice the skin off the orange to test your depth.

The pressure is not more than tapping your finger or a car key against a glass window without any fear of breaking it

Once you have made the tiny incisions, you must quickly heat the interior of the cup and replace it on the exact same spot. As soon as you have placed a properly sealed cup on the area, dead blood cells already brought to the surface by the first cupping will almost immediately start to be drawn from the patient.

If the suction is not sufficient and a proper seal achieved you may have to wipe the blood from the area before attempting to replace the cup. The blood will disrupt the new seal.

If the cup fills rather quickly, it is best to remove the cup, empty out the blood, and repeat the procedure again. Twice is always sufficient to remove all the dead blood cells.

It is normal for someone who has never been cupped to release more blood than those who have been cupped before.

The blood in the cup will be congealed and often very dark in color. It is favorable to show it to the patient before discarding it.

After removing the final cup, immediately wipe the area clean with a tissue soaked in kerosene. Kerosene is by far the best solution to use as it disinfects, stops any additional bleeding, and promotes rapid healing of the wound. It works much better than alcohol.

The kerosene should have been sufficient to stop any additional bleeding. To be safe, place a dry tissue over the area to keep any stains off of clothing. No need to bandage the area as exposure to the air is beneficial.

Patients should refrain from showering for one day and not scrub the area for several days. Some itchiness is expected and itching should be avoided as it will contribute to scaring.

If food is being served, (highly recommended) eat only a small healthy breakfast. Preferably, no coffee or heavy foods.

To receive optimal health benefits, patients should take a walk for one half hour or more to keep the circulation moving.

Once again. never sleep or rest after cupping as newly dislodged living and dead blood cells could result in clotting.

The dead blood cells, if cupping was effectively performed on all optimal points and having followed all conditions and guidelines, will have been removed.

It is quiet normal for patients to report feeling light and energized days and weeks after the procedure. The curative effects of cupping will continue months after the procedure. Chromic conditions will slowly begin to disappear over the days weeks and months to follow.

Hygiene

The level of hygiene you incorporate into the cupping session is frankly a decision you must follow according to your own situation and understanding. There are cuppers who have been cupping for decades and never used gloves or have any concern with blood born illnesses. They have never contracted a single illness.  I share this with you so that you may reflect on the level of spiritual understanding and trust they posses. Never would I recommend anyone to not incorporate a high level of hygiene into their cupping practices, but it is worth mentioning. In the West, patients have grown to expect a high level of hygiene.

Regardless of the level of protection you decide for yourself, it is recommended that you trust God, but also tie your horse. All cups and equipment should be soaked in a solution of 100% bleach before being used in any cupping procedure.

Cups should never be used on another patient unless thoroughly sterilized. Our advise in using bleach, may or may not be sufficient or a standard that is acceptable to kill all pathogens. Hydrogen peroxide may be better, heat is preferred. All persons already engaged in cupping and incorporating what we offer here in the way of advice should use their own judgment and knowledge in providing a sterile and safe environments for their patients.

Be clean for the cupping process, take a shower with the intention of physical and spiritual protection and cleanliness. Known as Wusil or Wudu in the Arabic Language. Use natural perfume oils that attract angelic beings and also have medicinal benefits. Place some on your wrist before starting the cupping procedure. These oils should always be warn for the spiritual benefits they offer. They also smell fantastic. Real perfume oils are chemical free and almost always non-allergenic. You can purchase these oils at: Broken Earth Naturals


Additional Things to Consider

Cupping is a procedure instituted by Prophets and Saints who posses a spiritual understanding of healing far beyond what scientists and contemporary medical doctors understand. Spiritual men understand that all cures are from God and the plant, herb, knowledge or procedure is just the catalyst for the cure originating from above.

The catalyst is favored and improved by proper respect and manners. A procedure done with the intention of reviving the ways of the Prophets and Saints carries much more power and benefit with it - an understanding almost completely lost today.

Healing is an order that comes from God. It is facilitated by both healers and angels who are ordered to partake in the process of the healing. All healing is a miracle. Never say that the cupping healed me or the herb healed me or the healer healed me. No, only God heals.

When properly attributed to God the healing takes a power it otherwise would not have. It is assisted by angels who are working with the process. As in the case of cupping, angels are helping to push out the dead blood cells from the body and scrubbing the thousands of miles of arteries, veins and capillaries that the human body contains. Scientific analysis of extracted blood from cupping shows that only dead blood cells are removed. How is this possible - no living blood cells coming out of the open incisions?  Impossible, but true - a miracle. Something easy for God!

So understand that you may not understand everything, nonetheless, respect what you may not know as long as it does not harm you. What do you have to loose.

In so keeping, dedicate the healing to the Creator of All Things and give thanks and respect to the process by honoring the process and the prescribed manners of the process.

Charity given in any direction that is dedicated to thank the process of healing and attribute it to Him alone, God Almighty, provides enormous benefit and protection. Say, on behalf of the benefit I received and am not worthy of, I give to this homeless person a meal or even a dime. Whatever you are able to afford. Even a smile is charity and carries with it great benefit. Money should be given to the healer as a gift to ensure these services are available to others and the healer, dedicating themselves to help humanity is properly cared for.

More Tips on Cupping

When cupping the shoulder and head, have the patient gently move their arms, hands and fingers. It is advisable to also gently stretch your neck from side to side, being careful not to dislodge the cups.

A great benefit for the eyes is to take clean water and splash the water into the eyes while the cup is on the head and is removing blood. This was recommended by the Prophets and Saints as a means for curing eye problems. Say, "In the Name of God" when splashing the water into the eyes. In the heavenly language - Bismillah ir Rahman nir Raheem

All blood products are best buried in the ground as it is part of your living being. It is also not good to let the blood be available to people who have knowledge of the occult and beings in the unseen worlds. This again is a subject beyond the scope of this work. What we recommend is a protection for you, accept it

Begin your experience by thanking God, by saying; "In God's name we begin".  Dedicate the healing procedure (cupping) for the honor of the most honored amongst mankind, Prophet Muhammad - this brings much more power.

Have full respect and good manners when partaking of the benefits provided to you by your Creator.
 

Overseas Training

The top masters of cupping are located overseas. If we receive enough interest in a two week training class we will organize an overseas training excursion. Let us know if you are interested in an unforgettable journey.  info@brokenearth.org
 

Disclaimer

The information offered here is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be used as a means to perform cupping on patients without proper experience and training. While a rather simple procedure to perform, cupping is part of a healing discipline that often takes years of spiritual training to master. We do hope that those believing they already posses the requirements to perform cupping will benefit from this offering and incorporate these conservative teachings into their own practice. Nothing here is intended as medical advise. If experiencing medical problems, consult a trained professional.

Help Promote Responsible Cupping

Remember, there are a number of nefarious practitioners out there who are distorting the practice of cupping and turning it into a business enterprise as is most of the medical industry. Please help us promote the safe and effective use of cupping by linking people to this free information. We currently enjoy the top position on most search engines because we have been at this the longest and understand how search engine optimization works. One of the best ways to keep this free and accurate information available and at the top of search engines is to link to this page from your own websites, blogs, on-line articles or emails. Unlike businesses, we do not have deep pockets to hire SEO experts or buy top positions.

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Contact Us to find out when and where the next Cupping Sessions will be scheduled and available.

Generally speaking they are held in late April and September.

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SPRING CUPPING SESSION MAP FOR NORTH AMERICA

The above map provides a rough idea of the best times for cupping for the spring session in North America. The best way to judge is to observe the trees in your area and see when they begin to bud. The map gives you a fairly good idea when to be on the look out for the buds. From bottom to top, March, April, May and June. Once again, cupping should be performed in the last half of the lunar month on odd days - NOT according to the solar months listed above.

If you can make a similar chart for your country we will be happy to post it.
 

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FALL CUPPING SESSION MAP FOR NORTH AMERICA The above map provides a rough idea of the best times for cupping for the Fall session in North America. The best way to judge is to observe the trees in your area and see when they begin to turn color. The map gives you a fairly good idea when to be on the look out for the colors to change. From bottom to top, Nov., Oct., Sept., August. Once again, cupping should be performed in the last half of the lunar month on odd days - NOT according to the solar months listed above. If you can make a similar chart for your country we will be happy to post it.

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