Gua Sha, as one of the traditional Chinese medical therapies, is a popular wellness method embraced by many. The “pain and pleasure” sensation during treatment makes it hard for many to resist; today, let us uncover the secrets of Gua Sha therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine. First 1 What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha involves … Read more
Click the blue WeChat name below the title to quickly follow The “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) in the “Suwen Tongping Xushi Lun” states: When pathogenic qi is strong, it leads to excess (shi), and when vital qi is depleted, it leads to deficiency (xu). Excess should be drained, and deficiency should be tonified. … 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
Cupping therapy is a method that uses 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, causing the cup to adhere to the skin. The practitioner then moves the cup back and … Read more