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Herbal Traditional 2018
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The role and effectiveness of cupping therapy (Hijama) in the management of pain due to migraine
Background:
Migraine is common headache disorder and can lead to disability. Mostly analgesics are being prescribed having
numerous side effects. Wet Cupping is the part of Regimental therapy as a treatment mode of Migraine disease in Unani system
of Medicine. The aim of the study is to analyze the effectiveness of Wet cupping (Hijama) among Pakistani patients suffering
from Migraine.
Method:
250 patients were selected in a randomized 18 months’ clinical study from august 2013 to February 2015 at SADRI
Health Services Islamabad Pakistan. Age: 20 to 80years having no previous history of brain injury. 3 to 7 sessions of wet
cupping were done on alternate days. The effectiveness of therapy was observed by using Visual analogue score and PSQI sleep
quality score. Data were analyzed by paired t test and ANOVA.
Result:
Out of 250 patients 60%(150) were female and 40%(100) weremale. Average durationofMigrainewas 4.6years.58%(147)
patients were having Pain score more than 5. While after treatment there was significant decline in pain score i.e. 14.8%(37
patients). Moreover, the quality of sleep has also been improved from 56% to 13% as indicated by PSQI Score.
Conclusion:
After end of therapy it was concluded that Wet cupping has shown improved efficacy in the management of Migraine.
Biography
Muhammad Amin Baig (Gold Medalist - Certified Best Teacher from National Council for Tibb MoH Government of Pakistan) Ph.D in Holistic Medicine (USA),
FRCP(MA), MD(AM)Sri Lanka, PGD(TCM), BUMS/FTJ, DHMS(Pak). Scientific Awareness, Descriptive, Research & Invention (SADRI) Foundation Professor &
Head Department of Regimental Therapies at Government Recognized Institute of Unani Medicine (Ajmal Tibbia College Rawalpindi) Pakistan Regional Director
Pakistan Executive Board Consultant KIU South Korea , Executive Director (Pakistan) at International Holistic Medical society(IHMS), Chief Executive (Pakistan):
American Nutritional Medical Association (ANMA) Inc.USA. Director General for Pakistan International Council for Electro homeopathy
info.iamc@gmail.comMuhammad Amin Baig
International Alternative Medical Council (IAMC), Pakistan
Muhammad Amin Baig, J Tradit Med Clin Natur 2018, Volume 7
DOI: 10.4172/2573-4555-C4-011