Can cupping be used for qi deficiency?

Cupping can dredge the qi and blood, dispel wind and cold, regulate the spleen and stomach, and promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. However, everyone's understanding of cupping is different. Patients with heart disease and some patients with qi and blood problems should pay attention to this. Be cautious when cupping. If the wrong cupping method is used, it is likely to cause more trouble and burden. In addition, when cupping, you should also pay attention to avoiding wind outlets to prevent catching cold.

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, cupping has the effects of promoting qi and relieving pain, dispelling wind and cold, regulating the deficiency and excess of internal organs, and promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Contraindications of cupping:

Although Chinese medicine says that cupping is not suitable for people with the following diseases, it varies from person to person and is not absolute. There is also a saying that "strong medicine is used for disease". For patients with serious illnesses, extraordinary methods must be used, but the number, time and meridians of the "cups" must be adjusted. It cannot be generalized.

1. People with severe heart disease.

2. People with bleeding disorders.

3. People with tumors.

4. People with active pulmonary tuberculosis.

5. Pregnant women and women during menstruation.

6. People suffering from skin diseases.

Things to note when cupping:

1. When cupping, avoid wind vents to prevent cold.

2. Avoid being overworked or drinking alcohol before cupping to avoid affecting the efficacy.

3. The cupping time for each treatment is 10-15 minutes.

4. If bruises or blisters appear on the cupping area (within the specified time), it is normal. The blisters can be punctured with a sterilized instrument and coated with gentian violet to prevent infection.

5. Be careful not to burn or scald the skin when using cupping.

6. Cupping is not suitable for the eyes, ears, nipples, front and back pubic area, navel, heart beat area and areas with excessive hair.

7. Cupping is not suitable for areas with ulcers or edema. Qi and blood deficiency can be treated by pulling out the acupoints, but each time it should not be done for too long. You can also choose Chinese medicine to treat qi and blood deficiency. Use: Bazhen Soup.