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
1 Regularly scrape the head, promote the flow of Qi and blood, strengthen the body and prolong life. Prevent hemiplegia, prevent stroke, awaken the mind and enhance wisdom. 2 Scrape the face, promote blood circulation, remove spots and beautify the skin. Prevent facial paralysis, prevent colds, effective for diseases of the five senses. 3 Scrape … Read more
Gua Sha therapy is a traditional healthcare technique in China, with a history of over 2000 years. When people fall ill, they instinctively rub or strike certain areas of the body with their hands or stones, sometimes alleviating their ailments. Through long-term practice and accumulation, the method of using Bian stone for healing gradually formed, … Read more
Editor’s Note The group of people who value health and wellness is growing, and there are many methods for maintaining health, among which many have fallen in love with Gua Sha (scraping therapy). Through Gua Sha, one can not only eliminate pathogenic factors, dispel wind and cold, and enhance immunity, but it is also a … Read more
Gua Sha Technique The Gua Sha technique is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves using blunt-edged tools, such as those made from horn or Bian stone, to scrape the skin after applying Gua Sha oil, water, or other lubricants. This scraping motion is performed repeatedly on … 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
Guasha (刮痧) is a traditional therapy that involves scraping along the meridians (经络) and specific acupuncture points (穴位) or certain areas of the skin. Through beneficial stimulation, it causes local congestion, improving microcirculation. It can expel pathogenic factors, dispel wind and cold, clear heat and dampness, invigorate blood circulation, relieve pain, and enhance the body’s … 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
Click the card to follow In the vast and profound treasure trove of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gua Sha (刮痧) shines like a brilliant pearl, radiating its unique glow. It carries ancient wisdom and tradition, becoming a highly regarded therapeutic method due to its miraculous effects and distinctive charm. Today, let us delve into the … Read more
[Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques] Part 3: Gua Sha Techniques Chapter 1 Gua Sha Gua Sha is a TCM external treatment technique guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints, using various materials and shapes of Gua Sha instruments and mediums to scrape the skin surface to prevent and treat diseases. Gua Sha techniques have the … Read more