The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action.

Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT) from modern medicine perspective and offer possible explanations of its effects.

Posttraining Knowledge Retention among Licensed Cupping Providers in Saudi Arabia.

Background: One of the licensing requirements for cupping providers in Saudi Arabia is to attend a compulsory training course that lasts 5 days for non-physicians and 4 days for physicians, irrespective of any previous experience in cupping therapy. The course is conducted by the National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM/MOH). As a part of course auditing, the current study aimed to evaluate knowledge retention among licensed cupping providers 1-3 years after passing the official cupping course.

Cupping Therapy: An Overview from a Modern Medicine Perspective.

Cupping therapy is an ancient traditional and complementary medicine practice. Recently, there is growing evidence of its potential benefits in the treatment of pain-related diseases. This article gives an overview of cupping therapy practice.

Evaluation of Wet Cupping Therapy: Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Background: Wet cupping is a widely used traditional therapy in many countries, which justifies a continuous scientific evaluation of its efficacy and safety.

Objectives: To perform a systematic review to critically evaluate and update the available evidence of wet cupping in traditional and complementary medicine.

Methods: Ten electronic databases were searched from their inceptions to February 2016.