What are the practical methods of scraping?

In modern society, there are many medical technologies for people to choose from, and basically each has its own advantages. However, Chinese medicine is one of the more outstanding ones to any extent, especially the traditional art of scraping, which is an effective way for people to maintain health and treat diseases. There are many methods of scraping, and it is difficult for people to choose. Let's take a look at the practical explanations of several methods of scraping.

(1) Direct scraping method

Direct scraping method refers to using a hot towel to wipe the skin of the scraped area, then evenly apply some scraping medium, and use the scraping tool to directly contact the skin, so that you can scrape the specific area repeatedly until sha marks appear under the skin.

(2) Indirect scraping method

Place a thin cloth on the scraping area, and then use the scraping tool to scrape directly on the cloth. This method has the effect of protecting the skin and is mainly used for children, people with high fever or central nervous system infection who begin to have convulsions, the elderly and weak, and patients with certain skin diseases.

If the condition is more serious, the force of pinching and pulling should be greater until red spots form on the skin. When pinching the sha, a strong pulling force is applied to the skin due to the effect of clamping the sha, which often causes local and systemic reactions. The skin at the treatment site becomes flushed and there is a slight pain. However, after the sha is pulled out and local blood stasis appears, the patient's whole body feels relaxed. This method is suitable for the head, face, abdomen, neck, shoulders, back and other areas where the skin tension is not high.

Although the traditional method of scraping to treat diseases seems very old and incompatible with modern society, this long-standing traditional skill can easily treat some diseases. Therefore, it has always been the essence of Chinese medicine. Which methods of scraping are practical? You can learn it slowly.