Do you know the best time for cupping?

Generally speaking, the time from morning to noon is the stage when the body's yang energy rises. Cupping at this time will be helpful in regulating the body's moisture. Therefore, it is recommended to go to the hospital for cupping between 9 a.m. and 12 a.m.

However, if you are doing cupping because you are too weak, it is best to do it in the afternoon. And please note that it is best not to come into contact with cold water within 24 hours after cupping to avoid increasing your moisture problem.

There are different cupping taboos in different seasons

spring

The weather turns warmer in spring and the temperature starts to rise. However, the sudden spring cold in the north can still cause people who are caught off guard to suffer from respiratory diseases such as colds. For colds caused by wind and cold, using cupping to remove the cold can effectively relieve symptoms. Pay attention to the lubrication of the cup mouth during treatment. The weather in the north is dry, especially in spring, which is cold and dry. In this environment, people's skin lacks moisture, which can easily cause skin cracks when cupping.

summer

In summer, the temperature is high and there is a lot of rain, so people are prone to skin diseases such as prickly heat. At this time, cupping is mainly used to remove moisture. Since people sweat more in the summer, it is best to take a shower and dry your body before cupping to prevent sweat from affecting the adsorption of the cupping jar. Do not take a shower after extraction, even if you are sweating a lot, to avoid infection.

Autumn and Winter

The temperature is low and dry in these two seasons, so you should choose a warm room for cupping and pay attention to keeping warm. For patients who need cupping on the back, abdomen and other parts of the body, the cupping time can be appropriately reduced and the body should not be exposed for too long. After pulling out the hair, put on clothes immediately and drink some hot water to warm your body. The skin is dry in autumn and winter, so when cupping, you need to lubricate the cup mouth to protect the skin from injury.