Although Hijama (cupping therapy) is useful weapons in the fight against many diseases or complaints and is harmless, relatively safe and does not cause any adverse side-effects, however Hijama (cupping) should not be done on the following cases or situations.

1. If you have had a recent operation.
2. An untreated medical condition.
3. Cardiovascular disorders (heart problems, severe varicose veins and thrombosis).
4. If you have low platelet levels.
5. Pregnancy (or post natal).
6. Severe skin disorders.
7. Severe mental illness.
8. If you have a cardiac pacemaker.
9. If you suffer with bleeding disorder and haemorrhagic diseases such as haemophilia and leukaemia.
10. If you are taking anticoagulants medicine (Medicine that prevents the clotting of blood).
11. If you are anaemic or very weak.