Precautions for Chinese medicine cupping

We know that cupping is one of the common methods in traditional Chinese medicine. This method can help treat many diseases, so now this method is popular among patients. Many people will ask the doctor to cupping them when they go to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. However, although cupping is good, it cannot be done without restraint, otherwise it will be harmful to the body, especially after the weather turns cold in autumn. Experts say that it is not advisable to use too much cupping in traditional Chinese medicine in autumn.

Traditional Chinese medicine has its own set of methods for treating many diseases, and these methods can have very good effects. Traditional Chinese medicine cupping is a very popular method. Correct cupping is indeed beneficial for treating diseases, but experts remind that it should not be abused, otherwise it will do more harm than good.

The correct frequency of cupping should not be more than twice a week. In fact, many people only need to do it once a week, or sometimes a month. A week is enough to remove moisture from the body. If you cupping frequently for the sake of efficiency, it may lead to the threat of cold air entering.

Cupping can dredge the meridians, adjust Qi and blood, and balance Yin and Yang, but it cannot cure all diseases; and, whether it is dampness invading the body or wind and cold invading the meridians, cupping can only relieve the symptoms but cannot eliminate the root cause of the disease.

First of all, we need to distinguish whether the moisture in the body is internal or external: long-term exposure to air-conditioning in the summer can easily cause external moisture, and in this case, cupping has a certain therapeutic effect; if you eat too much raw and cold fruits, it can easily cause internal moisture, and at this time cupping has little effect. Cupping has a wide range of uses and is basically not affected by seasons. However, the weather is cold in autumn and winter, and it is easy to catch a cold when taking off clothes during cupping, so you must pay attention to keeping warm.

Autumn is dry, so cupping twice a week is enough. It is not advisable to take a bath within 3 hours after cupping. In addition, people with low platelet levels are prone to skin bruising during cupping and are not suitable for cupping. Children can also have cupping, but the frequency and quantity should be less than that of adults.

After reading the above experts' introduction, we have a better understanding of Chinese medicine cupping. We know that cupping is not the case that the more you do it, the better. In autumn, it should not be done more than twice a week. Also, please note that cupping is not suitable for people with weak bodies or skin diseases. If you are pregnant, you should not cupping either.