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
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
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
Interesting souls around the world are following Quan Jing Tong Follow me for daily knowledge updates Only knowing to use cupping at Dazhui (GV14) for neck discomfort? The era of simply cupping at the painful point, known as the “Ah Shi cupping method,” is long gone. This method has significant limitations and limited effectiveness, and … Read more
Cupping Therapy Techniques for Cervicogenic Headache Hangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Bao Yehua Introduction This technique originates from the acupuncture rehabilitation department of Hangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, led by Director Bao Yehua. In 2020, he initiated a project under the Zhejiang Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Plan titled “Clinical Efficacy Observation of … Read more
Cupping therapy is a traditional technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that uses cups as tools to create a vacuum by burning air or suctioning out air, allowing the cups to adhere to acupuncture points (腧穴, zhuyue) or specific areas of the body. This causes local skin congestion and bruising to achieve the purpose of … Read more
As the morning dew evaporates, the autumn winds have already begun to stir. The summer colors fade, and the leaves rustle with the sounds of autumn. —— Tang Dynasty, Liu Yanshi, “Beginning of Autumn” The sliding cupping therapy (走罐疗法, zǒu guàn liáofǎ) utilizes cups as tools, applying a suitable amount of lubricant to the rim … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Cupping Therapy This method involves using various techniques to remove air from the cupping jar to create negative pressure, allowing it to adhere to the body surface for therapeutic purposes. It is also known as vacuum therapy or cupping method. In ancient times, it was made from animal … Read more
Cupping therapy, also known as “suction cup therapy” or historically referred to as “jiao fa”, is a method that utilizes cups as tools, employing heating and suction techniques to create negative pressure within the cups. This allows the cups to adhere to specific acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or areas of the body, causing local skin … Read more