Follow me for daily updates! Classification of Gua Sha Methods: The main methods of scraping include Gua Sha (刮痧法), Cuo Sha (撮痧法), Tiao Sha (挑痧法), and Fang Sha (放痧法). 1. Gua Sha (刮痧法) This is the most commonly used method. The areas for Gua Sha are usually on the back or sides of the neck. … Read more
In-depth and Broad, Just Waiting for Your Attention Gua Sha originated from folk practices and was first recorded in the Yuan Dynasty by the physician Wei Yilin in the book “Shi Yi De Xiao Fang”. Other medical texts also provide detailed accounts of the principles and methods of Gua Sha. For example, “Sha Zhang Yu … Read more
Gua Sha Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine external treatment technique guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints, using various materials and shapes of Gua Sha tools and mediums to scrape the body surface to prevent and treat diseases. The Gua Sha technique has effects such as unblocking meridians, improving blood circulation, and … Read more
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Gua Sha originated from folk practices and was first recorded in the Yuan Dynasty by the physician Wei Yilin in his work “Shi Yi De Xiao Fang”. Other medical texts also provide detailed accounts of the principles and methods of Gua Sha. For instance, “Sha Zhang Yu Heng” states: “The Gua Sha method involves scraping … Read more
What is Gua Sha? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies include: Bian (stone scraping), acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, and Tui Na (Chinese therapeutic massage). “Bian therapy” refers to the use of Bian stones for Gua Sha, which is considered the foremost technique among the six major methods of TCM, often referred to as the “mother of … Read more
Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in patients suffering from various types of respiratory diseases caused by viruses, mycoplasmas, and bacteria. Most respiratory diseases present with symptoms such as fever and cough. Many parents consult during visits, asking, “After taking medication and receiving IV fluids, why does my child still have a persistent cough … Read more
How to Perform Gua Sha on the Hands? Gua Sha is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves the use of specialized Gua Sha tools and corresponding techniques, applying a certain medium to repeatedly scrape and rub the skin surface, resulting in red, grain-like spots or dark … Read more
The Gua Sha technique is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves the use of a blunt-edged tool, such as a horn, jade, flat stone, or copper scraper, dipped in Gua Sha oil, water, or other lubricants, to scrape specific areas of the body repeatedly until petechiae … Read more
Gua Sha is one of the representative clinical techniques of acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In ancient times, it served as a primitive, simple, and direct method of surface stimulation therapy, playing an important role in safeguarding the health of the populace. The Gua Sha method is guided by the theories of TCM, utilizing … Read more