It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that Abu Taybah (Nafi’ or Maisarah) performed cupping for the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and he ordered that he be given two sa’ of grain as payment.
Hadith Referenceسنن دارمي / من كتاب البيوع / 2658
Hadith Gradingتحقیق (حسین سلیم أسد الدارانی):إسناده صحيح والحديث متفق عليه، [مكتبه الشامله نمبر: 2664]
Hadith Takhrijاس روایت کی سند صحیح اور حدیث متفق علیہ ہے۔ دیکھئے: [بخاري 2102، 5696] ، [مسلم 1577] ، [ترمذي 1278] ، [أبويعلی 2835] ، [ابن حبان 5151] ، [مسند الحميدي 1251]
Brief Explanation
(Commentary on Hadith 2657)
From this hadith, the permissibility of cupping (hijama) and giving a wage for it is established.
Cupping (hijama) is a means of relief from many illnesses.
It is mentioned in [بخاري شريف 5696] that the best treatment for high blood pressure is cupping.
And the best treatment for headache and migraine is also cupping.