Answer: “Sha” actually refers to visible red or purple spots and patches under the skin, which are blood containing metabolic products that have seeped out of the blood vessels. If there is wind and dampness in the body, “Sha” will appear during Gua Sha, but this wind and dampness is not the only cause of “Sha”; some metabolic products in the blood can also cause it if they lead to blood circulation obstruction.
Answer: Bruises are generally caused by external injuries that damage blood vessels to varying degrees, such as ruptured vessels with significant bleeding. Areas with bruises usually cause new pain and restrict movement. The red or purple spots that appear after Gua Sha are blood that has seeped from capillaries; once Gua Sha stops, the appearance of “Sha” immediately ceases, and the amount of bleeding is minimal, not exerting pressure on the nerves. Therefore, after Gua Sha, no new pain occurs; instead, the expulsion of “Sha” promotes blood circulation, increases metabolic rate, and accelerates the excretion of toxins, thus having a therapeutic effect.
Answer: “Sha” is essentially blood containing pathological products. The body produces metabolic products daily, which should be expelled through breathing, sweating, and bowel movements. However, when the functions of the organs weaken, these products can accumulate in the body, becoming harmful internal toxins, which can then be reflected as “Sha” during Gua Sha.
Answer: The anti-inflammatory effect of Gua Sha is different from that of anti-inflammatory drugs. Gua Sha achieves its anti-inflammatory effect by improving blood circulation, promoting metabolism, and enhancing the body’s self-regulation capabilities.
Answer: Gua Sha is very easy to learn for beginners, and no medical knowledge is required. First, you need Gua Sha oil and a Gua Sha board. The Gua Sha oil serves a lubricating purpose and contains some herbal ingredients that can invigorate blood circulation and alleviate pain during the Gua Sha process, preventing infection. Currently, Gua Sha boards on the market are usually made of water buffalo horn or jade. Gua Sha can not only treat pain but also diagnose conditions. For example, applying some Gua Sha oil to the third phalanx of the middle finger on the back of the hand, you should spread the oil evenly and scrape slowly with some pressure. The back of the hand is actually a reflection of the spine, and different responses after Gua Sha on different areas can correspond to the body’s condition.
Answer: Gua Sha can reduce fever. This is mainly because fever is caused by the closure of skin pores; Gua Sha opens the pores, allowing wind and cold to be expelled, thus having a fever-reducing effect. Inflammation is characterized by local congestion, redness, swelling, and accumulation of metabolic products. After Gua Sha, local circulation improves, metabolism accelerates, and pathological products such as bacteria and toxins can be expelled more quickly, leading to the resolution of inflammation.
Answer: Gua Sha can treat lumbar diseases. When a patient has issues in the lumbar region, the strength on both sides becomes unbalanced, leading to dysfunction of small joints. Through Gua Sha, the muscle strength on both sides can be balanced, correcting the dysfunction of small joints and achieving therapeutic effects.
Answer: Many people believe that safflower oil can be used for Gua Sha because safflower itself can invigorate blood circulation. However, safflower oil contains safflower as a main ingredient along with many auxiliary ingredients that can irritate the skin. Using it for Gua Sha can increase skin irritation, and frequent use can lead to rough skin, allergies, rashes, and dark spots.
Answer: Gua Sha can treat not only cervical spondylosis, lumbar pain, and shoulder periarthritis but also has a regulating effect on the internal organs. This is because the specific areas for Gua Sha are connected to the internal organs. For example, the meridian of the little finger directly connects to the heart; the meridian connected to the thumb directly connects to the lungs. Gua Sha can adjust heart and lung functions through the conduction of meridians, thus treating internal organ diseases. In fact, Gua Sha mobilizes the body’s internal rehabilitation capabilities; one does not necessarily need injections or medications when ill, as the body has a great pharmacy within, which is the meridian system.
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