Secret revealed: The efficacy and role of scraping and cupping!

💖Gua sha and cupping, two traditional therapies originated from ancient Chinese medicine, are now becoming the new favorites of modern people in pursuit of health. They can not only help us relieve physical fatigue, but also prevent and treat some common diseases to a certain extent. Next, today, let us learn more about the magical effects and functions of scraping and cupping!

🔺Common effects and functions of scraping

✅Promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, stimulates menstruation and relieves pain

Gua Sha can stimulate the contraction of muscle tissue, accelerate blood flow, and promote metabolism, thereby accelerating the absorption and dissipation of local edema and hematoma. It is often used clinically to improve the symptoms of cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, lumbar disc herniation and other diseases. It also has a good effect on congestion and swelling caused by bruises, sprains, etc.

✅Dispelling wind and cold, relieving surface heat

Gua Sha can dredge meridians, reconcile Qi and blood, help dispel cold in the body, promote sweat gland secretion, and discharge accumulated heat and toxins in the body. It is suitable for relieving colds, joint pain and other symptoms caused by wind and cold, helping to lower body temperature and relieve fever symptoms.

✅Regulate yin and yang, improve sleep

The specific techniques and walking directions of Gua Sha can be used to reconcile yin and yang and improve the function of the internal organs. It can improve sleep disorders and have a certain effect on alleviating symptoms such as insomnia and dreaminess.

🔺Common effects and functions of cupping

✅Clear meridians and reconcile Qi and blood

Cupping uses negative pressure to act on the skin surface to help regulate Qi and blood and unblock Qi and blood. Blocked meridians and promote the circulation of Qi and blood. It has a conditioning effect on viscera, tissues and organs, and is suitable for conditions such as muscle tension, shoulder and neck pain, and joint stiffness.

✅Warm the meridians, remove dampness, and relieve rheumatism

Cupping can remove moisture, warm the meridians, and help relieve muscle and joint pain. It has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on rheumatic diseases, arthritis, etc.

✅Improve immunity and improve skin

Cupping uses negative pressure to open skin pores, helping to discharge toxins and waste from the body. It can improve skin condition, enhance the body's immunity and relieve fatigue.

👀Although scraping and cupping have many benefits for the body, they are not suitable for all people. The contraindications are as follows:

🔔Those with allergic or damaged skin: the skin barrier function of these people If the skin is damaged, scraping and cupping may aggravate the skin damage and even cause infection.

🔔Patients with blood circulation disorders: For patients with thrombosis, varicose veins, etc., scraping and cupping may aggravate blood circulation disorders and cause adverse consequences.

🔔 Diabetic patients: The skin of diabetic patients is prone to problems such as poor wound healing. Gua sha and cupping may cause skin damage and further aggravate the condition.

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