Retained Cupping, also known as sitting cupping, refers to the method of applying suction cups to specific areas and leaving them in place for a period of time. The typical retention time is between 5 to 20 minutes, after which the cups are removed. In summer or on thinner muscle areas, the retention time should … Read more
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
Four Techniques of Cupping Therapy and Correct Operating Methods According to the severity of the patient’s condition, cupping therapy can be divided into four techniques: flash cupping, moving cupping, retained cupping, and bloodletting cupping. ● Flash CuppingSteps❶ Wipe the area to be cupped with a cotton ball soaked in 75% alcohol.❷ Ignite a cotton ball … Read more
Cupping therapy, also known as “fire cupping” or “Jiao Fa” in ancient terms, is a treatment method that uses cups as tools to create a vacuum by burning air inside the cup, allowing it to adhere to the skin, producing warmth and causing a phenomenon of blood stasis. Later generations of physicians have continuously expanded … Read more
Cupping therapy is one of the treasures of traditional Chinese medicine, widely used in our country for a long time. During cupping, a cup is used as a tool to create negative pressure through methods such as fire or suction, causing the cup to adhere to the skin surface, resulting in temporary local bruising. This … Read more