Cupping therapy, historically known as “horn therapy”, dates back to primitive society when people used animal horns (such as cow horns and sheep horns) to create cups for treating illnesses, hence the name “horn therapy”. In the book “Emergency Prescriptions for Elbow Disorders” written by the physician Ge Hong during the Jin Dynasty, there are … Read more
Follow me for daily updates! Classification of Gua Sha Methods: The main methods of scraping include Gua Sha (刮痧法), Cuo Sha (撮痧法), Tiao Sha (挑痧法), and Fang Sha (放痧法). 1. Gua Sha (刮痧法) This is the most commonly used method. The areas for Gua Sha are usually on the back or sides of the neck. … Read more
In the understanding of most people, leaving the cupping jar on for a long time will result in blisters. However, this is not the case. The formation of blisters is due to the presence of phlegm-dampness (痰湿 zhān shī) in the body or the local area where cupping is applied, rather than simply being a … Read more
More and more people are experiencing the benefits of “moving cupping,” with even foreign athletes beginning to try this therapy for body maintenance. So, what exactly is moving cupping? What role does it play? [Definition of Moving Cupping] Moving cupping is somewhat similar to the ancient cupping therapy, sometimes referred to as “sliding cupping therapy.” … 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 a 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
Wandering Cupping, also known as Sliding Cupping, is a unique and effective therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It combines the techniques of cupping and sliding cupping, applying negative pressure and friction on the skin surface to regulate the body’s organs, meridians, and the flow of Qi and blood. During the Wandering Cupping therapy, first … Read more
(Click the video below to learn about the “Balancing Cupping Therapy” techniques.) The video is in fast mode Definition of Balancing Cupping Balancing cupping therapy is a form of cupping therapy and an important component of balancing acupuncture. It is based on the theory of Yin and Yang, utilizing the principles of neuro-conduction, and focuses … Read more
At this time of year, as spring returns and all things revive, it is the perfect opportunity for us to adjust our body and mind, pursuing a healthy balance. In TCM theory, when the righteous qi (zheng qi) is present within, evil cannot invade, meaning that as long as we maintain internal yin-yang balance, external … Read more
Balancing cupping is a form of cupping therapy and an important component of balancing acupuncture. It is based on the theory of Yin and Yang, utilizing the principles of neural conduction, and focuses on self-balance. This natural therapy employs various cupping techniques to act on specific areas of the body, providing a non-pharmaceutical treatment. Using … Read more
Bloodletting and NeedlingWhen a TCM practitioner prepares to perform bloodletting and needling on a patient, many patients often curiously ask:“Are you going to let my blood out?”or “Are you going to use a ‘blood cupping’ technique?” (The folk practice of “bloodletting therapy” can be quite alarming) In fact, the TCM practices of “needling”, “bloodletting”, and … Read more