Before Hijama
- 3 to 5 hours fasting is required
- drinks (water, tea, juices, soft drinks) can be taken 1 hour before Hijama
- blood thinners (aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin) should be stopped 3 days before Hijama
- inform about any infectious or viral disease you have (HIV, Hepatitis etc.)
- inform about any terminal disease you have (heart diseases, diabetes etc.)
- Don’t take bath before Hijama
After Hijama
- Bath can be taken 15 minutes after Hijama, however soap/shampoo should be avoided for 24 hours after hijama
- Meals can be taken 60 minutes after Hijama. 1st Meal is recommended to be light
- 2 Rakats Nafil for Shukrana recommended
- Making Sadqa is beneficial for health and is recommended after Hijama