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Journal : JOURNAL LA MEDIHEALTICO

Cupping Therapy for Anemia in Women: A Scoping Review Agreena, Tulus; Hakimi, Mohammad; Astuti, Dhesi Ari
Journal La Medihealtico Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): Journal La Medihealtico
Publisher : Newinera Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v6i6.2720

Abstract

Anemia remains a major public health problem among women of reproductive age worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia. Limitations of conventional anemia management, including adherence issues and side effects of iron supplementation, have encouraged interest in complementary therapies such as wet cupping therapy (WCT). This study aimed to systematically map existing empirical evidence on the effects of wet cupping therapy on hemoglobin levels and hematological parameters in women through a scoping review approach. The review was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Literature searches were performed across multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and institutional repositories, resulting in 312 identified records. After screening and eligibility assessment, six studies published between 2016 and 2023 were included. The selected studies employed diverse designs, including experimental clinical trials, quasi-experimental, pre–post, cross-sectional, prospective cohort, and retrospective observational studies, with sample sizes ranging from 17 to 364 female participants. Across all studies, wet cupping therapy was associated with either maintenance or improvement of hemoglobin levels, as well as favorable changes in iron, total iron-binding capacity, and other biochemical parameters. No evidence indicated that WCT caused anemia when administered appropriately. Overall, the findings suggest that wet cupping therapy may serve as a safe and potentially beneficial complementary intervention for improving hematological status in women. However, further research using randomized controlled trials and standardized intervention protocols is required to establish its clinical effectiveness and inform evidence-based practice.
Co-Authors Agreena, Tulus Amelia Putri Prasetyaningtyas Anggiyana, Fika Ani Marwati Apriani Tiasna Apriani Tiasna Ardina, Mega Astuti, Andari Wuri Astuti, Neneng Windi Atik Triratnawati Atik Triratnawati Aza, Dessi Wulandari Bakhtiar, Rahmat Cyril B. Romero Darsono, Filla Alfazriani Destu Satya Widyaningsih Detty Siti Nurdiati Dini Asrika Devi Djaswadi Dasuki Doni Marisi Sinaga Dwi Indah Wulandari Dwi Sulisworo Dyah Anantalia Widyastari Efriani, Rolita Eka Damayanti El Farchia, Yuniar Nisa Elivya Putri Melsany Eva Fadila Sangaji Evi Rosita Evilia Nur Safitri Febrianti, Cindy Putri Fijri Rachmawati Gita Fajrianti Hamado, Hasiati Haris, Nursani A Hasibuan, Khoirunnisah Hendy Ristiono Hidayat, Asri Hisan, Urfa Khairatun Ika Maryani Iqra Asif Isnani, Mufidah Ita Suryani Kartini, Farida Khairani, Nur Krispinus Duma Kurniati, Nurul Kurniati, Nurul Kurniawati, Yuliana Langputeh, Prapaporn Marcelis Stia Anggraini Marwati, Ani Merida, Yunri Moh. Hakimi Mohammad Hakimi Mufdlilah Muhamad Saleh Nazara, Titin Sundari Nelawati Radjamuda, Nelawati Ningrum, Rhadika Wahyu Kurnia Nuraina Nuraina Nurma Hidayati Nursani A. Haris Nurul Hidayah Nurwidyaningsih, Nofi Oscar Agyemang Opoku Popy Apri Yanti Popy Apri Yanti Prihatiningsih, Dwi Putri, Silvia Rizki Syah Rachmawati, Fijri RASYID, ERWIN Realita, Friska Reni Sumanti Rezka Zahra Humaira Ririn Ariyanti Ririn Ariyanti, Ririn Rodliah Rosyad, Shelly Romero, Cyril B. Rostinah Rostinah Rosyady, Phisca Aditya Sales, Eurosia Maria Shelly Pradila Siti Fatimah SITI FATIMAH Sitti Syabariyah Sri Handayani Sri Putriani Sinaga Syagata, Anindhita Syahbi Tiasna, Apriani Tri Ani Marwati Tri Hastuti Tri Hastuti Tri Sunarsih Ummah, Tammimin Vera Yuli Erviana Wahyuhidaya, Pratika Warsiti wijayanti, dian trilus Wulandari, Yunisa Yanti, Popy Apri Yolanda, Sholihah Gustavia Yuliadia, Kartika Yunri Merida