Hijama Pump

A Hijama pump (suction pump) is a manual, handheld vacuum pump used in cupping therapy to create negative pressure inside plastic suction cups without the need for traditional fire or heat.

Key Design & Structural Features

• Handheld Pistol-Grip Design: Engineered with a trigger-style handle and a mechanical piston mechanism that allows the practitioner to easily build and control suction pressure with one hand.
• Rubber or Silicone Nozzle Tip: Features a snug nozzle tip at the front designed to fit securely over the valve stem located on top of standard plastic Hijama cups.
• Durable Plastic Construction: Built from lightweight, high-impact medical-grade plastic or polycarbonate, making it easy to sanitize, handle, and transport.

Primary Uses & Functions

• Precision Suction Control: Allows the practitioner to incrementally pump air out of the cup, giving exact control over the intensity of the vacuum seal based on the patient’s comfort level and clinical requirements.
• Hijama (Wet & Dry Cupping) Procedure: Serves as the essential companion tool for modern polycarbonate cupping sets, enabling rapid application and removal during both dry myofascial cupping and wet cupping (Al-Hijamah).

Operating and Maintenance Guidelines

• Avoid Over-Pumping: Pump gradually (usually 2 to 3 gentle pulls) to prevent excessive suction, which can cause intense pain, severe bruising, blistering, or skin damage.
• Check Integrity: Ensure the rubber O-ring inside the pump nozzle and the valve caps on the cups are clean and intact to maintain a proper vacuum seal during use.
• Hygiene and Disinfection: Wipe down the exterior of the pump regularly with medical disinfectant wipes.