Gua Sha therapy is a traditional healthcare technique in China, with a history of over 2000 years. When people fall ill, they instinctively rub or strike certain areas of the body with their hands or stones, sometimes alleviating their ailments. Through long-term practice and accumulation, the method of using Bian stone for healing gradually formed, … Read more
Editor’s Note The group of people who value health and wellness is growing, and there are many methods for maintaining health, among which many have fallen in love with Gua Sha (scraping therapy). Through Gua Sha, one can not only eliminate pathogenic factors, dispel wind and cold, and enhance immunity, but it is also a … Read more
1. Why Should We Perform Gua Sha on the Shoulders and Neck? The aging process begins at the shoulders and neck; this area is where toxins are most likely to accumulate, making it a key factor in disease. The source of all ailments stems from blood, and the cause of all diseases is Qi. In … Read more
1. Introduction to Gua Sha Therapy (1) Historical Evolution of Gua Sha Therapy Gua Sha therapy is one of the invaluable legacies of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is an ancient non-pharmaceutical natural health care method. It has a long history, unique methods, simplicity, safety, wide applicability, and reliable efficacy. For centuries, it has been … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Support the Body & Expel Pathogens The Unique Charm of Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Gua Sha is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves repeated scraping of the skin using tools like a Gua Sha board, resulting in localized redness and bruising known … Read more
Gua Sha prevents various ailments; the method is crucial.If you don’t know how to perform it, don’t do it recklessly.Gua Sha can treat illnesses, but doing it incorrectly can be dangerous!01. Correct Grip of the Gua Sha Tool02. Gua Sha TechniqueGua Sha should follow the meridians; when scraping in one direction, the angle of the … Read more
Gua Sha Technique The Gua Sha technique is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves using blunt-edged tools, such as those made from horn or Bian stone, to scrape the skin after applying Gua Sha oil, water, or other lubricants. This scraping motion is performed repeatedly on … Read more
Dampness has the greatest impact on the body, encapsulated in the word “blockage”: Blocked in the scalp – hair loss, oily hair Blocked on the face – greasy complexion, acne Blocked in the abdomen – “love handles”, abdominal fat Blocked in the legs – edema, athlete’s foot The severity of the body’s “blockage” correlates directly … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Gua Sha Today, we will learn about a simple and easy-to-operate traditional Chinese medicine treatment method—Gua Sha. Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China, known for its ability to unblock meridians and invigorate blood circulation. It is effective for conditions such as colds, heatstroke, … Read more
What are the Functions and Effects of Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a commonly used technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily known for its effects of promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis (活血化瘀 – huó xuè huà yū), clearing heat and detoxifying (清热解毒 – qīng rè jiě dú), and tonifying the middle and … Read more