Guasha (刮痧) is a traditional therapy that involves scraping along the meridians (经络) and specific acupuncture points (穴位) or certain areas of the skin. Through beneficial stimulation, it causes local congestion, improving microcirculation. It can expel pathogenic factors, dispel wind and cold, clear heat and dampness, invigorate blood circulation, relieve pain, and enhance the body’s … Read more
This article has been reviewed by the “Professional Review Team” of Hongxinglin Academy. ▼ Recently, as the weather gets colder, low temperatures can easily trigger various discomforts in the body. Why not try Gua Sha at home to alleviate these issues? The prerequisite is to prepare Gua Sha oil.A Gua Sha board and half an … Read more
Principle of Gua Sha Gua Sha is based on the principles of the twelve meridians and the eight extraordinary vessels in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It follows the principle of treating the symptoms when they are acute, using strong manual stimulation on the meridians to cause localized skin redness and congestion. This method serves to … Read more
Click the card to follow In the vast and profound treasure trove of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gua Sha (刮痧) shines like a brilliant pearl, radiating its unique glow. It carries ancient wisdom and tradition, becoming a highly regarded therapeutic method due to its miraculous effects and distinctive charm. Today, let us delve into the … Read more
[Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques] Part 3: Gua Sha Techniques Chapter 1 Gua Sha Gua Sha is a TCM external treatment technique guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints, using various materials and shapes of Gua Sha instruments and mediums to scrape the skin surface to prevent and treat diseases. Gua Sha techniques have the … Read more
Gua Sha Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Care Gua Sha is guided by the theories of TCM organ and meridian systems, and is one of the components of TCM therapy. It involves the repeated scraping, pressing, pulling, and pinching of specific areas or acupoints on the skin surface using smooth hard tools (such as a Gua … Read more
Spring is a vibrant season when plants sprout and everything grows. As Yang energy rises, many organs in the body accumulate internal heat, which can lead to spring dryness and various discomforts. During this time, when most people are staying at home for health precautions, trying Gua Sha can help alleviate bodily discomfort. A Gua … Read more
Introduction Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes the body’s self-healing capabilities.The human body is an organic whole, interconnected with nature, and must adapt to the seasonal changes of yin and yang. Like all things in the universe, it can self-regulate and self-repair. Gua Sha effectively addresses the stagnation of qi and blood during the body’s self-repair … Read more
In daily life, we often hear elders say that Gua Sha is effective for discomforts like body aches and headaches. They often resort to Gua Sha, claiming it will help. Is this really the case? Is it effective to scrape until the skin turns red and covers a large area? Now, let’s explore this together. … Read more
Clickthe above“Southern County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital“↑to subscribe to this WeChat account. Gua Sha originated from folk practices and was first documented in the Yuan Dynasty by the physician Wei Yilin in the book “Shi Yi De Xiao Fang”. Other medical texts also provide detailed records of the principles and methods of Gua Sha. For … Read more