1, the disadvantages of cupping
First, frequent cupping can lead to skin infection.
Many people think that cupping takes at least half an hour to be effective. Chinese medicine suggests that cupping varies according to its size, material and negative pressure. However, it is usually advisable that the time from ignition to sliding the can to lifting the can should not exceed ten minutes. Because the first principle of cupping is negative pressure rather than time, if cupping takes too long until the blister is pulled out under the condition of great negative pressure, it will not only damage the skin, but also cause skin infection.
Second, taking a bath after cupping is very simple and catching cold.
You really should pay attention to order. You can cupping after taking a bath, but you must never take a bath immediately after cupping. After cupping, the skin is very fragile in a damaged state. At this time, bathing is very simple, which leads to skin damage and inflammation. If it is a cold water bath, it is easy to catch cold because the skin is in a state of open pores. So you must not take a bath immediately after cupping.
Third, repeatedly pull in the same direction.
Many patients often repeat cupping in the same position after illness, which will cause damage to the skin, such as redness and injury. Advocacy: cupping can be pulled in many directions to increase the healing effect.
2. Precautions when cupping
First, identify the physique. Cupping according to the constitution will strengthen diarrhea, otherwise it will encourage it.
Second, pay attention to physical condition. Cupping is not suitable for people suffering from blood diseases such as heart disease, severe anemia, leukemia and thrombocytopenia, skin allergy, edema, edema, hypertension, blood diseases and bleeding tendency, skin diseases, pregnant mothers, menstrual period, fullness, thirst, hunger and drunkenness.
Third, don't pull out some parts. Navel, precordial area, delicate skin, skin damage, varicose veins, scars, nipples and protruding bones should not be pulled out. It is best not to pull out the old mark of cupping before it rots.
Fourth, you can't take a bath immediately after cupping. After cupping, the skin is in a "damaged" state, sensitive and weak. At this time, bathing is very simple, causing skin damage and inflammation. I suggest waiting for two or three hours.
Although cupping has many benefits to health, it will also have a certain impact on health if the operation method is improper or the physical condition is not suitable. When cupping has adverse reactions, it should be stopped in time, and the situation should be investigated and sent to hospital for treatment if necessary.
3, cupping blisters.
(1) The moisture in the body is heavy.
In patients, wind, cold, dampness and dampness exist in large quantities, especially moisture. Cupping out blisters is also a manifestation of evil spirits going out. Sometimes small water droplets appear on the cylinder wall, which is also a manifestation of damp evil.
Tip: The size and quantity of blisters largely reflect the situation of phlegm dampness and drinking water in the body. Blisters are obvious, numerous and white, and the surrounding skin temperature is not high, which is cold-dampness syndrome; Blisters are inconspicuous, few in number, yellowish in color or turbid, and the high temperature of the surrounding skin belongs to damp-heat syndrome.
(2) Long storage time
Blisters may occur after leaving the can for a long time, which varies from person to person and is also related to physical fitness. Some people leave the tank for 20-30 minutes without foaming, while others will foam in 5- 10 minutes. Therefore, generally, the first cupping time needs to be shorter, and the time can be appropriately relaxed in the case of understanding the patient's situation.
(3) The temperature of the jar is high
You can also pull out the blisters when the temperature of the jar is high. Of course, this is only a small possibility. Sometimes the temperature of the flash tank is too high, and the possibility of foaming will be increased when it comes out of the tank.
Flash cupping therapy: it is a kind of cupping therapy, which is to dip a cotton swab in 95% alcohol and ignite it, and then put it in a jar for a week before pulling it out. Immediately press the can on the cupping part, then pull it out immediately, suck and pull it again, and repeat it many times. Until the local skin is congested. This method is mostly used for local skin numbness, pain or hypofunction.
(4) Differences of parts
Different parts may also pull out blisters. The same person cupping may have no problem in some parts and blisters in some parts. The general rule is that the back, sides and buttocks are indeed more prone to blisters than other parts.
(5) Cupping is overweight
Cupping is too heavy to bear, and it is also possible to pull out blisters.