ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences
Evaluation of Bloodletting Cupping Therapy in the Management of Hypertension.
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- Acupoint application therapies for essential hypertension: a systematic review and Meta-analysis.Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan · 2022Pooled it
- Prevalence of using folk medicine and/or natural products in the treatment of hypertension problems compared with medicinal drugs in KSA.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- Interactive Effects of Nutrition Modification and Wet Cupping on Male Patients with Refractory Stable Angina.Journal of pharmacopuncture · 2022Article
- Cupping Therapy for Migraine: A PRISMA-Compliant Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Review
- Traditional Nutritional and Health Practices Targeting Lifestyle Behavioral Changes in Humans.Journal of lifestyle medicine · 2020Review
- Clinical Pharmacogenetics of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers in Iraq.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciencesReview
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Abstract
backgroundBloodletting cupping therapy (Hijama) is a traditional alternative medicine practiced in different cultures. Claims about the therapeutic efficacy of Hijama in hypertension are contradictory. The aim of this project was to determine if Hijama therapy is beneficial in the treatment of patients with hypertension. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this retrospective study, 60 files for patients treated for hypertension, aged 40-60 years and whose systolic blood pressure (SBP) is at least 140mm Hg, were used. The data from 30 patient files were obtained from three licensed Hijama centers (study group), whereas data from the rest of 30 patient files were collected from a hospital (control group). The data from Hijama centers included age, date of Hijama therapy, and blood pressure measured before each Hijama session. Both diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and SBP data were obtained over 3-month period.
resultsThe results showed a significant reduction in SBP (
conclusionsOur study shows clear relationship between Hijama and the reduction and control of SBP in patients with hypertension. Therefore, Hijama can be used as an adjunct to conventional therapy, which may allow downtitration of given doses of antihypertensive drugs. The possible association of SBP reduction by Hijama and pain reduction needs an investigation.
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