First, the role and efficacy of scraping
Scraping belongs to the category of external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, because the channels and collaterals are connected with the zang-fu organs. Scraping plates stimulate specific parts of the body surface, making local skin red. Exogenous pathogens radiate through the skin, and symptoms caused by blood stasis can be treated by powerful scraping, making the skin bruised and purple. Scraping can treat the pain caused by trauma and accelerate the absorption of menstrual blood to relieve the pain. Scraping has the function of dredging meridians. General pain causes muscle tension, and there is discomfort at the muscle tension, so scraping can relieve muscle tension. Scraping can also promote the circulation of qi and blood, so that the qi and blood block in the painful part is gradually smooth, thus playing the role of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Scraping also has the functions of detoxification, dehumidification and reducing fire. Patients with high humidity can be treated with scraping.
Second, the precautions and disadvantages of scraping
Pay attention after shaving, don't catch cold and keep warm. Scraping is not a good treatment, which will lead to increased blood loss. Pay attention to light diet, rich nutrition, adequate rest, healthy skin and avoid spicy food during scraping. Scraping is good, but not too often, or it will do harm to your health.