After scraping, there is usually a phenomenon of "scraping". Chinese medicine believes that this is a manifestation of blood stasis accumulation in the body and excretion of evil drugs in the body. In clinical principle, the rash is actually caused by the rupture of capillaries in the skin after rubbing and the infiltration of blood stasis into the red-purple scar in the skin. This is the use of blood stasis that can not be removed in the body, and then re-enter the blood circulation and excrete it.
Therefore, whether in the field of traditional Chinese medicine or western medicine, it is recognized that frequent scraping does have a great effect on health. It not only can promote blood circulation and dredge viscera, but also has a good effect on some symptoms of blood stasis, such as heatstroke caused by dampness in summer, headache caused by stagnation of qi and blood, and diseases caused by pigment toxin stasis. Moreover, it is easy to sweat when scraping, and it is also because the pores are open, which is conducive to detoxification of the body and can effectively alleviate diseases such as colds; In addition, some people who are tired for a long time or have some parts blocked and stiff, such as cervical spondylosis, can obviously relieve fatigue and pain after scraping.
Although there are many benefits of scraping, there are also many problems in the actual implementation. If you don't pay attention, it may damage your health.
Five problems that should be paid attention to in scraping:
First, the method of scraping
1, scraping direction
Because scraping is based on the theory of meridians and acupoints in traditional Chinese medicine, you can't scrape in the direction of scraping, otherwise you won't achieve the function of relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation, but it will easily lead to the countercurrent of qi and blood. The direction mainly follows the principle of top-down, inside-out, first head, neck, back, abdomen, and finally joints of limbs, scraping along the direction of meridians, and kneading the positions of joints and acupoints to avoid overwork. But the scraping direction of some parts will be slightly different, and the details should be carefully understood.
2. Scraping tool
Generally speaking, you should use a special scraper when scraping, but if not, you can also choose spoons and coins with smooth edges and no gaps, or bend your fingers directly and use your fingers as a scraper.
3, scraping preparation
Scraping should be done in a ventilated and clean place before scraping, not in a closed and humid environment, otherwise it will aggravate discomfort; Moreover, before scraping, a layer of essential oil and cream should be coated on the scraping part, which will help to lubricate the skin and avoid skin damage caused by excessive friction during scraping.
Second, the scratch.
Although scraping is usually accompanied by "scraping", it cannot be regarded as the ultimate goal of scraping. Some people pursue scraping excessively, as if the more scraping, the darker the color, the greater the scraping effect, so they will ask for scraping with brute force, and finally the skin will be damaged, leading to redness and bleeding.
In fact, the fundamental purpose of scraping is to dredge meridians, and the speed of scraping is related to different people's physique. Some people will get acne soon at first, and some people will only get red skin even if they shave hard for a long time. So when scraping, don't pursue too much strength, and don't aim at scraping. In general, when the skin turns red, scraping has been completed.
Third, the effect of scraping
Although scraping has many benefits, it can effectively relieve some discomfort. However, we should know that scraping is only a health care method, which can alleviate some minor problems such as dizziness and muscle aches or the initial symptoms of some diseases, but it cannot cure all diseases by scraping. If you continue to feel unwell, you should go to the hospital for treatment so as not to delay your illness.
Four. Precautions for scraping
In the process of scraping, once the person who is scraped has any discomfort, he should stop scraping immediately, and he should go to the hospital to check the reason if he still does not recover after rest and hydration. After scraping is completed, you should dry the sweat and lubricating oil on your skin first, then pay attention to dressing to avoid blowing, otherwise you will catch a cold easily due to open pores when scraping; Pay attention to hydration after scraping and drink a small amount of warm water many times to promote detoxification; It is best not to take a bath on the day of scraping to avoid cold and dampness entering the body.
Five, the taboo of scraping
Scraping is good, but not everyone can scrape, because scraping will stimulate blood vessels and nerves. Some patients with diseases or people with weak constitution should be forbidden to scrape to prevent more serious consequences.
1, people with weak constitution and insufficient qi and blood
2, people with skin allergies, skin damage and other related skin diseases.
3. Patients with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, leukemia and heart disease.
4. Pregnant women and menstruating women
References:
1, Ding Huan, Chen Yujing, Li Weitong, Xu Guihua: Research progress of scraping therapy, 20 19, journal of guangzhou university of traditional chinese medicine.
2. Scraping is not more painful, redder and more effective, 20 19, Jiangsu Health Care.
3. Hu Guangqin, Deng Yiqun: Precautions for Scraping Protection, 20 19, Health and Well-being of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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