The value of wet cupping as a therapy in modern medicine - An Islamic Perspective

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  • Marzia Ahmedi
  • Muhammed R Siddiqui
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Cupping is a tradittional concept thought to help in medical conditions and has become increasingly more popular in certain environments. We present a review on cupping with its potential applications in modern medicine with a focus on the Islamic perspective of this technique.

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تاریخ انتشار 2014