Want to know all about cupping? Cupping is not just a fashion, it is an ancient treatment of Chinese medicine, it is believed that cupping has many functions.
Cupping is a Chinese medicine method that uses plastic or glass cans to suck the meridian points and heat them. It is believed that cupping can pass through the meridian (energy pathway) to promote qi and treat imbalance.
The benefits of cupping
Because cupping can treat a variety of health problems, and the efficacy is immediate, cupping can be a very attractive treatment. In traditional Chinese medicine, cupping is often used to solve the following problems:
• Muscle pain and rheumatic pain
Cupping and heat can deeply relieve muscle pain and rheumatic pain. Dr. Peng explained: “Sucking and heat pull out the moisture in the body, and moisture is a common cause of such illnesses.”
• flu or cold
Flu or cold symptoms usually indicate that exogenous stagnation occurs in the meridians, and can be cupped against such stagnant areas to restore healthy energy flow, thereby alleviating flu or cold symptoms.
• Weight management
Chinese medicine believes that obesity may stem from damage to the digestive system. According to Dr. Peng, cupping can “stimulate digestion, improve gastrointestinal motility and promote waste excretion” for overweight patients, all of which help to reduce the excess weight of the body.
• Basic health care
Cupping helps to restore the smoothness of the meridians and restore the function of the dysfunctional internal organs, thus promoting the overall health of the body.
Who is suitable for cupping:
Cupping is suitable for most patients except for those who are weak and have certain conditions. Dr. Peng pointed out that patients with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or pregnant women should avoid cupping therapy.
How to cupping:
When cupping is used, the duration is usually 10-15 minutes. Doctors can smother plastic cans or glass jars at the meridian points.
If a plastic can is used, the doctor will use an air pump to pump out the air inside the tank to create a partial vacuum effect. Glass jars rely on small flames to create a sorption effect, which is considered to be more effective. If the moxibustion needle remains in the meridian point when cupping, the treatment effect will be more significant.
Cupping therapy leaves a distinct round mark on the surface of the skin. This is normal. These marks are harmless to the body and will slowly disappear completely.
The doctor may also recommend follow-up treatments, the number and frequency of treatments will vary depending on the health of each patient and the patient's response to cupping therapy.
Cupping can continue as a long-term treatment even after the patient has resolved the original condition, but not always in the same area. Cupping therapy can be used to relax the body regularly. Dr. Peng said: "The cupping is good for relieving tension and general health maintenance, and it can be done every day."
Common cupping method
• Sitting method
Cupping for about 10-15 minutes.
• Walking method
Pull the cup along the body meridian for 5-10 minutes. The cupping technique has a larger treatment area than the canning method, and the speed is faster, but the pain is stronger.
• Cupping method
This technique produces a sorption effect by placing an ignited cotton ball in the canister, which is believed to help extract moisture from the body.
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