# The Prophetic Medicine

> A source-faithful reading edition of The Prophetic Medicine by Ibn Qay’em El-Jozeyah, translated by ABD EL-QADER the son of ABD EL-AZEEZ (2003 source edition).

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## Doctors have conflicting opinions regarding cupping on the nape cavity

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Doctors have conflicting opinions regarding cupping on the nape cavity

Some doctors approved of this form of cupping, saying that it helps against exophthalmoses, the abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs, the heaviness in the eyebrows and the eyelids and against eyelid mange. A Hadith states:

"Use cupping on the nape cavity, for it cures seventy two kinds of ailments."

Further, it was narrated that when Ahmad bin Hanbal needed cupping on the nape cavity, he did it on the two sides of the nape but not on the cavity itself.

The author of the Qonun In addition disliked cupping the cavity of the nape saying that, "It causes forgetfulness just as our Prophet Muhammad b has stated. This is because the back of the brain is the location of the

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memory power and cupping it affects that power."

Other peuple did not approve of his opinion though. saying that the Hadith that he reterred to 1s not authentic. They said that even if the Hadith is authentic. cupping weakens the brain if cupping occurs without a necessity that warrants it. When warranted, cupping the nape cavity is medically and religiously useful against the pressure of the blood on the cavity. Authentic narrations have stated that the Prophet * used cupping in many areas on the back of his neck and in other areas of his body as much as was needed.

Cupping under the chin helps against toothache, face ailments and throat infections when used at the proper time

Cupping under the chin In addition cleanses and purifies the head and the jaws. Further, cupping on top of the foot substitutzs for the puncturing of the saphena, which is a vein on the heel. This kind of cupping In addition helps against the ulcers that occur on the thighs and legs, the interruption of monthly periods and skin irritation on the testicles.

Cupping on the lower part of the chest helps against spots, sores and mange on the thigh. It In addition helps against gout, hemorrhoids, elephantiasis and itchiness on the back.