Cupping has many advantages. For example, by cupping, the water and cold in the body can be discharged through the skin, thus eliminating good things and refreshing the mind. At the same time, because the meridians, acupoints and five zang-fu organs of the human body are interrelated and communicate with each other, the external suction will act on the acupoints on the body surface, so that the five zang-fu organs of the human body can be adjusted accordingly through the bones and muscles, so that the qi and blood can be unblocked and the body can be strengthened. Cupping also has a certain effect on human lumbar disc herniation and other symptoms. Long-term regular cupping can relieve pain and symptoms. Cupping can also lower blood pressure, and has the functions of promoting qi circulation and blood circulation, relaxing muscles and tendons, activating collaterals, relieving swelling and pain, expelling wind and removing dampness, and has a benign effect, thus improving various functions of the human body.
Of course, cupping also has some disadvantages, such as long-term cupping leading to physical weakness: from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, cupping belongs to diarrhea and is a spread therapy. It will damage skin and muscles and reduce healthy qi in the body. In particular, some people often pull it out repeatedly because they feel comfortable. Over time, it may lead to physical weakness.
Cupping for too long will damage the skin: Cupping time varies with the raw materials and strength of cupping. However, never exceed 15 minutes. However, some people mistakenly think that the longer the time, the better the effect, which may lead to blistering, injury and infection of the skin. There is also because the pores are open after cupping, which is easy to cause a cold. But many people don't know the preventive measures before cupping, so they take a bath and blow air conditioning immediately after cupping. At this time, it is easy to catch a cold.