Cupping Techniques 1. Retention Cupping This is the most commonly used method of cupping, also known as stationary cupping, which involves placing the cup on the skin and leaving it for a period of time. The retention time ranges from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition, the disease, and the season. Generally, … Read more
Retention Cupping Method The retention cupping method is the most commonly used technique in cupping therapy, also known as the sitting cupping method. It involves placing the cup on the skin and leaving it in place for a period of time. The retention time ranges from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition, … Read more
Common cupping methods include: conventional cupping, flash cupping, retention cupping, sliding cupping, rotating cupping, and popping cupping. This article details the operational steps and methods of cupping with illustrations. 1. Conventional cupping can be divided into two types: single cup method and multiple cup method.Tools needed: fire cupping, hemostatic forceps, cotton balls, hot towels, lighter, … Read more
Cupping therapy, also known as suction therapy, utilizes cups as tools to expel air through methods such as burning, suction, and compression, creating a negative pressure that adheres to acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or corresponding areas of the body. This generates stimulation, causing local skin congestion and bruising to achieve therapeutic effects. Cupping therapy is … Read more
01Definition of Cupping Cupping therapy is a method that uses cups as tools to create negative pressure inside the cups through burning or suction, allowing the cups to adhere to specific areas on the body surface, such as acupoints or affected areas, to treat diseases through the effects of negative pressure and warmth. 02Effects of … Read more