Many people believe that the deeper the marks left by cupping, the more dampness is expelled from the body, and thus the better the cupping effect. Is this really the case? Is a Deeper Cupping Mark Better? The marks left by cupping do not represent the so-called “toxins” being expelled, so deeper cupping marks do … Read more
In the understanding of most people, leaving the cupping jar on for a long time will result in blisters. However, this is not the case. The formation of blisters is due to the presence of phlegm-dampness (痰湿 zhān shī) in the body or the local area where cupping is applied, rather than simply being a … Read more
Symptoms The main clinical symptom is cough, which may be with or without phlegm. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) distinguishes between cough with sound and no phlegm as ‘ke’, cough with phlegm and no sound as ‘sou’, and cough with both sound and phlegm as ‘keshou’. Causes The external causes of cough are primarily due to … Read more
Cupping A distinctive therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Cupping is a traditional therapy in China that utilizes fire or suction methods to create negative pressure within the cups, causing local bruising as the cups adhere to the skin. Nowadays, cupping is also chosen abroad to relieve muscle soreness and eliminate fatigue. However, at times, … Read more
Symptoms The main characteristics include nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, headache, chills, fever, general discomfort, and a floating pulse. Causes Colds are the most common illness in daily life, caused by cold viruses. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that colds are caused by the invasion of wind pathogens or seasonal viruses. 1. Retained Cupping … Read more
Symptoms Stomach pain, also known as gastric pain, is characterized primarily by pain in the stomach, often accompanied by fullness in the upper abdomen, belching, acid regurgitation, and discomfort after eating. Causes Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that this condition may arise from anger damaging the liver, leading to liver qi stagnation and fire, which … Read more
Symptoms The main manifestation is headache, which may occur suddenly or develop slowly, with recurrent episodes that can be intermittent. The pain can be located in the forehead, temples, vertex, nape, or throughout the entire head. The duration of the pain can vary from minutes to hours, days, or even weeks, and in severe cases, … Read more
Hello to all friends watching the Quan Jing Tong public account. Today, Quan Jing Tong will teach you the simplest retention cupping method. Before we begin, let’s first understand the principles of cupping and its benefits, as well as how to assess our body condition after cupping. 1. Principles of Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy is … Read more
Ten Common Cupping Therapy Techniques 1. Single Cupping Method: Also known as single cup use, this method is generally used to treat diseases with localized lesions. The appropriate size of the cupping jar can be selected based on the size of the lesion or the area of tenderness. For soft tissue sprains and strains, the … Read more
The pricking and cupping therapy utilizes skin needles to prick the affected area, followed by applying cups locally to prevent and treat diseases. 1. Basic Methods of Pricking and Cupping Therapy The pricking and cupping method: This is often used for deeper lesions that are localized. A three-edged needle (san leng zhen) is quickly pricked … Read more