Cupping Therapy: Precautions and Techniques

Cupping Therapy: Precautions and Techniques

Cupping therapy, known in ancient times as “Jiao Fa,” originated from the use of animal horns as therapeutic tools. Many animal horns, such as those from cattle and sheep, are hollow, and when cut from the animal, they become natural cups. Although the classic TCM text “Huang Di Nei Jing” does not directly discuss cupping … Read more

Cupping Therapy: Warming and Cooling Techniques for Children

Cupping Therapy: Warming and Cooling Techniques for Children

Click the blue text to followLearn and make a change! Children’s Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy can be divided into two types: air cupping and fire cupping.Air cupping is safe and easy to operate.Fire cupping comes in many varieties, including ceramic and glass cups, which are relatively hard and can cause more pain. Cupping made from … Read more

Cupping Therapy

Cupping Therapy

Overview Cupping therapy is a treatment method that utilizes heat or other methods to remove air from the cup, creating negative pressure that causes the cup to adhere to the skin, resulting in a phenomenon known as bruising. Cupping therapy is also known as suction therapy and was referred to as “jiao fa” in ancient … Read more

Detailed Explanation of Various Cupping Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Detailed Explanation of Various Cupping Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The cupping method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the common external treatment methods, which utilizes negative pressure to treat diseases. Different cupping techniques correspond to various conditions. Below, I will carefully introduce the various methods of cupping. I hope everyone enjoys it!Fire Cupping MethodThe fire cupping method is a commonly used cupping … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty Care | Cupping Therapy

Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty Care | Cupping Therapy

Click the blue text to follow us Cupping Therapy / Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine external treatment technique that uses cups as tools to create negative pressure inside the cup through methods such as burning, suction, or steam. This allows the cup to adhere to acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or corresponding areas of … Read more

Understanding Cupping Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Cupping Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide

Cupping therapy, also known as “fire cupping” or “suction therapy,” refers to the practice of placing cup-shaped instruments on affected areas or specific acupuncture points. By using fire or heat to remove air from the cups, a negative pressure is created, causing the cups to adhere tightly to the skin. This negative pressure effect leads … Read more

Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cupping Therapy Overview Cupping therapy is a therapeutic procedure in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that utilizes cups to create negative pressure on the skin surface through methods such as combustion, suction, or steam. This external treatment method, historically known as “Jiao Fa” or “Suction Tube Method,” promotes local blood circulation and can lead to beneficial … Read more

The Numerous Benefits of Cupping Therapy: A Detailed Guide to Common Techniques

The Numerous Benefits of Cupping Therapy: A Detailed Guide to Common Techniques

Fire Cupping Therapy is one of the treasures of traditional Chinese medicine, widely used in our country for a long time. Cupping is generally performed using bamboo or glass cups. Bamboo cups are preferred because their walls are thinner than those of glass cups, providing stronger suction. Additionally, bamboo is a natural and environmentally friendly … Read more