1. Why Should We Perform Gua Sha on the Shoulders and Neck? The aging process begins at the shoulders and neck; this area is where toxins are most likely to accumulate, making it a key factor in disease. The source of all ailments stems from blood, and the cause of all diseases is Qi. In … Read more
1. Introduction to Gua Sha Therapy (1) Historical Evolution of Gua Sha Therapy Gua Sha therapy is one of the invaluable legacies of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is an ancient non-pharmaceutical natural health care method. It has a long history, unique methods, simplicity, safety, wide applicability, and reliable efficacy. For centuries, it has been … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Support the Body & Expel Pathogens The Unique Charm of Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Gua Sha is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves repeated scraping of the skin using tools like a Gua Sha board, resulting in localized redness and bruising known … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Gua Sha Today, we will learn about a simple and easy-to-operate traditional Chinese medicine treatment method—Gua Sha. Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China, known for its ability to unblock meridians and invigorate blood circulation. It is effective for conditions such as colds, heatstroke, … Read more
What are the Functions and Effects of Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a commonly used technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily known for its effects of promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis (活血化瘀 – huó xuè huà yū), clearing heat and detoxifying (清热解毒 – qīng rè jiě dú), and tonifying the middle and … Read more
Principle of Gua Sha Gua Sha is based on the principles of the twelve meridians and the eight extraordinary vessels in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It follows the principle of treating the symptoms when they are acute, using strong manual stimulation on the meridians to cause localized skin redness and congestion. This method serves to … Read more
Gua Sha Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Care Gua Sha is guided by the theories of TCM organ and meridian systems, and is one of the components of TCM therapy. It involves the repeated scraping, pressing, pulling, and pinching of specific areas or acupoints on the skin surface using smooth hard tools (such as a Gua … Read more
Clickthe above“Southern County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital“↑to subscribe to this WeChat account. Gua Sha originated from folk practices and was first documented in the Yuan Dynasty by the physician Wei Yilin in the book “Shi Yi De Xiao Fang”. Other medical texts also provide detailed records of the principles and methods of Gua Sha. For … 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 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