It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that Umm al-Mu'mineen Sayyidah Umm Salamah sought permission from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to have cupping done. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered Abu Taybah to go and perform cupping for her. It is likely that he was the foster brother of Sayyidah Umm Salamah, and he was a young boy who had not yet reached puberty.