The cupping therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 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 the air inside, a negative pressure is created, allowing the cup to adhere to the skin. The practitioner then moves the cup … Read more
01 ╱ Definition of Zou Guan ╱ 01 Zou Guan therapy is one of the modern developments of cupping therapy, integrating the effects of warm acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, massage, and pharmacotherapy, with wide clinical applications. 02 Zou Guan therapy involves attaching a fire cupping device to the skin and using a back-and-forth pulling technique … Read more
Walking cupping, also known as sliding cupping, involves applying a layer of petroleum jelly or guasha oil as a lubricant on the skin or the rim of the cup before the cupping procedure. The cup is then applied to the selected area of the skin using the flash fire method or the dripping alcohol method, … Read more
Cupping therapy, also known as zǒu guàn (走罐), is a treatment method that involves applying a vacuum cup to the skin over areas with more muscle, after applying petroleum jelly or essential oil, and moving the cup back and forth until the skin becomes red. Effects: The cupping therapy can dispel cold and dampness, unblock … Read more
Cupping therapy involves the use of cups that create a therapeutic effect by applying heat or negative pressure directly to the surface of the body. Therefore, the timing of cupping therapy is crucial for treatment and efficacy. Clinically, the timing of cupping should primarily be guided by the principles of “differentiation of syndromes and diseases.” … Read more
Facial muscle spasms are involuntary, clonic contractions on one side of the face. Idiopathic cases are common, or they may be a temporary or permanent sequela of idiopathic facial nerve paralysis. The etiology of this condition is unclear, possibly due to ectopic excitation of the facial nerve or pseudo-synaptic conduction. In the treatment of facial … Read more
Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology Department Open, Share, Active, Win-Win Every Wednesday 12:00 Follow Updates · Click the star in the upper right cornerStar See in Time · Click the lower right cornerLooking Speaker Introduction Xu Jun Tao, Master of Medicine, graduated from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, studied under Professor Tang … Read more
拔罐疗法 (Cupping Therapy) is a traditional external treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with effects that are similar to internal treatments. Cupping therapy has a long history and comes in various forms, categorized by the type of cups used, such as air cups, glass cups, and 竹罐 (bamboo cups); and by the technique, including moving … Read more
Try Acupuncture and Cupping Therapy for Dark Circles Shanxi, Hongdong County / Cai Xiaogang Dark circles, scientifically known as “periorbital hyperpigmentation,” are commonly referred to as “dark circles,” “eye bags,” or “panda eyes.” The fast pace of life, changes in lifestyle, and the prevalence of smartphones and computers have made dark circles a common issue … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us New Technique — You Didn’t Know About “Leopard Spot” “Frost descends, autumn drama ends, helplessly entering the cold winter. Gentle winds and fine rain have once been, adding clothes to ward off the cold.” As we are about to enter the last solar term of autumn, temperatures drop sharply, … Read more