Wandering Cupping, also known as Sliding Cupping, is a unique and effective therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It combines the techniques of cupping and sliding cupping, applying negative pressure and friction on the skin surface to regulate the body’s organs, meridians, and the flow of Qi and blood.
During the Wandering Cupping therapy, first a layer of petroleum jelly, guasha oil, or other lubricants is applied to the skin or the rim of the cup as a medium. Then, using the flash fire method or dripping alcohol method, the cup is suctioned onto the selected area of the skin. Next, by moving the cup back and forth, friction is created on the skin surface while the cup, aided by negative pressure, is pushed back and forth. This operation stimulates the skin, promotes the circulation of Qi and blood, and achieves the goal of regulating the organs and meridians.
The Wandering Cupping therapy has various benefits, including relaxing muscles and meridians, dispelling cold and dampness, promoting Qi and blood circulation, reducing swelling and pain, balancing Yin and Yang, as well as regulating gastrointestinal function, relieving fatigue, and enhancing physical strength. Additionally, modern medicine suggests that this therapy can cause local skin congestion, capillary dilation, and accelerated blood circulation. During the process of cupping, blood vessels expand to the point of capillary rupture, leading to blood extravasation and the formation of ecchymosis on the skin. These blood clots (ecchymosis) will soon dissolve, promoting autolysis, creating new stimulants, enhancing local metabolism, and exhibiting anti-inflammatory effects.
It is important to note that Wandering Cupping therapy should be performed on areas with sufficient muscle and without skin damage, and not everyone is suitable for this therapy. It should be assessed based on individual constitution and health conditions to determine its appropriateness.
In summary, Wandering Cupping therapy is a safe, effective, and comfortable external treatment method in TCM.
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