Which is better, moxibustion or cupping?

Whether it is moxibustion or cupping, they are both very good health care methods. It doesn’t matter whether moxibustion or cupping is better. Moxibustion or cupping has its own effects and can treat certain diseases. Of course, moxibustion or cupping will use some common acupoints, such as Fengchi point, Tanzhong point, etc. Moxibustion and cupping are both very ancient methods of treating diseases. Here are some of their benefits.

The benefits of cupping: cupping can remove moisture and cold air from the body through the skin tissue, thereby eliminating evil spirits and making people feel more energetic. 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 the body to be strengthened. Cupping is also effective for local tissue damage, lumbar disc herniation and other symptoms. Long-term and regular cupping can reduce pain and alleviate symptoms.

Benefits of moxibustion: warming and unblocking meridians, dispelling cold evil. Mugwort is warm in nature and when burned and used for fumigation, the heat can penetrate deep into the muscle layer, warming the qi and promoting blood circulation. Moxibustion has the effects of warming and unblocking meridians, dispelling cold and dampness, regulating qi and blood, relieving numbness and relieving pain. Promotes qi and blood circulation, eliminates stasis and relieves stagnation. When Qi encounters heat, it flows; when it encounters cold, it condenses; when Qi warms, blood flows. Moxibustion is a warm stimulation that can coordinate Qi and blood, harmonize the Ying and Wei systems, and make the blood vessels smooth, thereby promoting Qi and blood circulation, removing blood stasis and dispersing nodules.

After the above introduction, friends have already had a certain understanding of the benefits of moxibustion or cupping. It should also be noted here that although moxibustion or cupping have many benefits, these two Chinese medicine treatment techniques both involve fire. When using fire, you must pay attention to safety and avoid fires.