Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China, based on the theory of the skin in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves scraping the skin with tools made of materials such as buffalo horn or jade on specific areas to achieve the goals of unblocking meridians and promoting blood circulation. With the … Read more
The blood vessels in the neck are responsible for the blood circulation and nutrient supply to the head and face. Strengthening the neck through exercise not only helps keep the skin smooth but also promotes blood circulation, achieving health benefits. However, many women often focus their skincare efforts on their faces, neglecting the care of … Read more
“Gua Sha” refers to the condition known as “Sha Syndrome.” This therapy originated in the Paleolithic era, where people instinctively rubbed or struck certain areas of their bodies with their hands or stones when ill, sometimes alleviating their ailments. Through long-term practice and accumulation, the method of using Bian stone for healing gradually formed, which … Read more
Cupping therapy, historically known as “horn therapy”, dates back to primitive society when people used animal horns (such as cow horns and sheep horns) to create cups for treating illnesses, hence the name “horn therapy”. In the book “Emergency Prescriptions for Elbow Disorders” written by the physician Ge Hong during the Jin Dynasty, there are … Read more
Today, let us explorethe unique techniques of Traditional Chinese MedicineBuffalo Horn Cupping Therapy Image | Source: Orthopedics Department Buffalo Horn is a precious Chinese medicinal material, with a pungent, salty, and cold nature. The pungent property can disperse and promote Qi circulation, invigorate blood and nourish; the salty property can soften hardness and moisten; the … Read more
Gua Sha Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China, based on the TCM theory of the skin. It involves scraping the skin with tools made from materials such as buffalo horn or jade at corresponding points to achieve the goals of unblocking meridians, invigorating blood circulation, and resolving blood stasis. Regular … Read more
Principle of Gua Sha Gua Sha is based on the twelve meridians and eight extraordinary vessels of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), following the principle of treating the symptoms in acute conditions. It involves strong stimulation of the meridians using hand techniques to cause local skin redness and congestion, thereby achieving effects such as awakening the … Read more
Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China.Back Gua Sha is based on the twelve meridians (shí èr jīng mài) and eight extraordinary vessels (qí jīng bā mài) of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), following the principle of “treating the symptoms first”. It employs specific techniques to strongly stimulate the meridians, using specially … Read more
Meridians · Acupuncture Points · Resource Guide, 【Click Here】 for Free Access 》》》 When experiencing discomfort, many people prefer to use Gua Sha, which has proven to be effective. Gua Sha is guided by the principles of TCM meridian and acupoint theory, utilizing specialized Gua Sha tools and techniques, along with a medium, to repeatedly … Read more
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese natural therapy that 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 localized changes such as red millet-like … Read more