The Amazing Journey of Gua Sha: It Turns Out Gua Sha Has the Effect of “Four Ounces Moving a Thousand Pounds” Exploring the Deep Therapeutic Effects Behind Gua Sha In the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) health culture, Gua Sha is an ancient therapy that stimulates specific acupuncture points on the skin’s surface to adjust Qi … Read more
Cupping therapy is a method that utilizes cups as tools, applying an appropriate amount of lubricant to the rim of the cup and the affected area. By using heat to expel air from the cup, a negative pressure is created, allowing the cup to adhere to the skin. The practitioner then moves the cup back … Read more
Why Cupping on the Back Many diseases in the human body are caused by the obstruction of Qi and blood. The back, as the main pathway for Qi and blood circulation, is particularly susceptible to stagnation. Only when this hub is unblocked can Qi and blood flow smoothly, removing stagnation, nourishing the entire body, and … Read more
Don’t want to miss our updates? Click on the blue text above “Anhui Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation Center” to follow us And click the “···” menu in the upper right corner, select “Pin to Top” Identification of TCM Constitution —Harmonious Constitution— Constitution refers to the relatively stable characteristics inherent in individuals, … Read more
01 Sequence of Gua Sha Sequence: First scrape: Da Zhui (Great Vertebra), Da Yu (Great Shuttle), Gao Mang (Gao Blind), Shen Tang (Spirit Hall). (as shown in the figure below) Scrape along the direction of the skin’s cì lǐ (pores), generally: first the trunk, then the limbs, from top to bottom, and from left to … Read more
Dampness and exposure to cold can easily lead to symptoms such as colds, fevers, general fatigue, and lower back pain. Office workers, who spend long hours sitting in front of computers, are particularly prone to conditions like shoulder periarthritis. Traditional cupping therapy can alleviate these symptoms, but did you know that a more effective method … Read more
Cupping therapy is a method that uses cups as tools, applying an appropriate amount of lubricant to the rim of the cup and the affected area. By using heat to expel the air inside, a negative pressure is created, causing the cup to adhere to the skin. The practitioner then moves the cup back and … Read more