Can I do cupping at night?

Cupping is a particularly comfortable health-preserving method. It can not only help us promote blood circulation in the body and complete metabolism, but also treat many diseases. Some women even lose weight through cupping. Generally, we choose to cupping in the afternoon or evening, because this is the time when the human body absorbs best. So is it good to cupping at night?

You can do cupping at night because it is the time for the yin and yang energy to be recycled, and you can get a better rest after cupping. The body can be better adjusted, which is more conducive to work the next day. Because cupping is usually done due to pain and fatigue. Most pains are caused by dampness in the body, which results in blood stasis and qi stagnation caused by damp cold. It is particularly easy for the cupped area to get cold again if you get dressed and go out after cupping, which can make the condition worse if you are not careful. The lunch break is not long, so you should have a good rest. Of course, it is best to do cupping at night.

The benefits of cupping

1. Cupping can allow moisture and cold air in the body to penetrate through the skin tissue, thereby eliminating evil spirits and making people feel more energetic.

2. Because the body's meridians, acupoints and internal organs are all interconnected, the external suction force will stimulate the acupoints on the body's surface, and then through the tendons, bones and meridians, the internal organs of the human body will be adjusted accordingly, allowing the blood to flow smoothly and strengthening the body.

3. Cupping is also effective for local tissue damage, lumbar disc herniation and other symptoms. Long-term and regular cupping can relieve pain and alleviate symptoms.

The key to treating diseases in traditional Chinese medicine lies in dialectics. Dialectics is accurate and hits the mark in one stroke; inaccurate dialectics is like a blind man touching an elephant. The same is true for cupping. It depends on why you are cupping, whether it is due to poor sleep, blood stasis, or pain caused by cold and dampness. Moreover, there are different types of cupping, such as fire cupping and moving cupping. There are different instruments such as bamboo cups, glass jars, and gas cups, and each has its own emphasis. So, first of all, we must clarify why you are cupping, so that we can decide specifically when and how to cupping is best.