Click the blue text to follow us Jade Stone Gua Sha “What is within must manifest without”—The essence of Danxi’s Heart Method points out that the facial skin is like a precise mirror, not only a facade of beauty but also a display screen of organ health. TCM’s holographic theory posits that the head and … Read more
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
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
Click the blue text to follow us A substitute for rhinoceros horn, water buffalo horn can be used for treating high fever due to warm diseases, delirium, and other conditions. Water buffalo horn is the horn of the water buffalo, which is commonly seen by the public, but many may not be aware of its … Read more
Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China, a valuable asset accumulated over thousands of years in the struggle against diseases. Guided by the fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it involves scraping the skin with tools made of materials such as buffalo horn or jade on relevant areas of 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
Gua Sha is a common health maintenance method in daily life and is also one of the techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Especially when people experience excessive internal heat, Gua Sha can effectively remove toxins and the sensation of heat from the body, helping individuals restore their health. After Gua Sha, the body often … Read more
For those who choose Gua Sha to regulate their bodies due to heavy internal cold and dampness, there are some common questions: “Is it better to have more petechiae?” “Is petechiae just subcutaneous bleeding?” “Feeling very tired after Gua Sha, does that mean I have depleted my Yang Qi?” “Does Gua Sha only drain and … 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
If we compare the body’s meridians to “highways” then Gua Sha is the process of clearing the highways and removing waste. After Gua Sha, the whole body feels relaxed! Why do Gua Sha? “Stagnation leads to deficiency” is a characteristic of modern people’s constitution. Modern individuals often consume excessive solid foods, leading to an overloaded … Read more