What is the ruling on going to people who claim the ability to "cut off fear" using olive oil and by tightening the area between the thumb and index finger?

"Al-Khawfah" (fear/panic) is a state of panic that afflicts a person due to shocks, leading to hardening and swelling of the lymph nodes, which impedes body movement. "Cutting Al-Khawfah" is a traditional folk remedy that relies on massaging these glands to stimulate them and strengthen immunity.

If the treatment is based on scientific methods and empirical trials, then there is no objection to it. The criterion is the therapist's medical expertise, not his piety. However, there does not appear to be a connection between massaging the aforementioned area between the thumb and index finger and the lymph nodes, and it is feared that there might be a general belief in the therapist's blessing.

If the treatment is not related to seeking blessings and its benefit is proven through massage and anointing with olive oil, then there is no harm in it.