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Cupping is a unique therapeutic method that has been circulating for a long time in China. Cupping, like acupuncture and scraping, belongs to the external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, it is a kind of physical therapy, and it is also one of the best physical therapies. It belongs to congestion therapy, which uses physical stimulation and negative pressure to cause congestion, thus producing therapeutic effects. China called it blood stasis therapy. Because of its simple operation, convenience and obvious effect, this method has been used in folk dynasties and has never failed, and even some foreigners are interested. Cupping, unlike acupuncture, is a simple and effective treatment, but depending on the condition, not all diseases are suitable for it.

Cupping, find out the reason before you start.

People with chronic lung disease can cause alveolar rupture.

Patients with basic lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis, lung abscess, bronchiectasis, etc., are not suitable for cupping. Pulmonary inflammation is usually accompanied by alveolar injury or pulmonary fluid retention. If cupping is used, the pressure in the chest cavity will change sharply, which will lead to the rupture of pulmonary bullae on the lung surface, thus causing spontaneous pneumothorax.

Bathing after cupping is easy to catch a cold.

It is not advisable to take a bath after cupping. Many people who love bathing often say that "cupping and bathing are not few". Indeed, warm bath water and warm cupping are comfortable to think about before pulling out after washing, and then washing after pulling out. However, we really need to pay attention to this order. You can cupping after taking a bath, but you must never take a bath immediately after cupping.

After cupping, the skin is in a damaged state and very fragile. Bathing at this time can easily lead to skin damage and inflammation. If you take a cold bath, it is easy to catch cold because your skin is in a state of open pores. So you must not take a bath immediately after cupping.

Cupping for a long time can lead to skin infection.

Many people say that cupping takes at least half an hour. Some people think that cupping can only pull out blisters, especially some elderly people hold this view.

Cupping varies according to the size, material and negative pressure of cupping. But generally speaking, the time from ignition to can lifting should not exceed ten minutes. Because the main principle of cupping is negative pressure rather than time, if cupping takes too long under the condition of high negative pressure until the blister is pulled out, it will not only hurt the skin, but also cause skin infection.

Pay attention to cupping every season.

In spring, the weather gets warmer and the temperature begins to rise. However, the sudden spring cold in the north will still make people caught off guard suffer from respiratory diseases such as colds. Cupping can effectively relieve cold and cold. Pay attention to the lubrication of the tank mouth when handling. The weather in the north is dry, especially in spring, which is cold and dry. In this environment, people's skin lacks moisture, and it is easy to cause skin rupture when cupping.

In summer, the temperature is high and there is much rain, so people are prone to skin diseases such as prickly heat. At this time, cupping is mainly to remove moisture. Because you sweat a lot in summer, it is best to take a bath and dry your body before cupping, so as not to let sweat affect the adsorption of cupping. Don't take a shower after unplugging, even if you sweat a lot, you should avoid infection.

In autumn and winter, the temperature is low and dry. Cupping should choose a warm room and pay attention to heat preservation. For patients who need cupping in the back and abdomen, the cupping time can be appropriately reduced, and the body should not be exposed for too long. Get dressed in time after pulling it out, and you can drink some hot water to warm yourself up. Dry skin in autumn and winter. Cupping should lubricate the mouth to protect the skin from injury.

Taboo crowd

Although cupping is a simple Chinese medicine treatment and health care method, it must be understood that cupping at home can only play an auxiliary role in treatment, and it is best carried out under the guidance of Chinese medicine, which is not suitable for everyone. People with heart disease, blood disease and skin injury, patients with tuberculosis, various infectious diseases and cancer, people with fractures and extreme weakness, pregnant women, women during menstruation and after drunkenness cannot use it. It is best to go to the hospital for treatment if the condition is serious, so as not to delay the treatment.

Pure cupping technique

There are three types of cupping: flashing cupping, moving cupping and leaving cupping. The first two are more professional, and cupping is generally done by leaving cans. Before using cupping, wash and dry the cupping, then let the patient lie or sit comfortably, exposing the part to be cupped, and then light it in the cupping. When igniting, you usually hold the jar in one hand and the lighted probe in the other. The operation should be quick. After shaking the ignited probe in the jar several times, take it out and quickly put the jar on the part to be processed. When the fire is still burning, cover the altar mouth tightly on the affected area, and don't wait for the fire to go out, otherwise it will be too loose to suck out moisture. It's good to have the jar mouth tightly sucked on your body. Be careful not to heat the edge of the jar mouth to avoid scalding the skin.

The price of cupping in the market

At present, the vacuum cupping devices produced by manufacturers do not need heating, and the air in the cans can be pumped away with a vacuum gun. Convenient and simple, and will not cause burns due to unskilled operation. Cupping devices are generally sold in pharmacies, but the price is slightly different. Eight cans are basically around 65 yuan, and 12 cans are generally around 160. If it is for home use and there is no serious illness, it is enough to buy 8 cans.

Common types of cupping

1, bamboo tube cupping, commonly used in the south, take a solid and mature bamboo tube with one end open and the other end left at the bottom. The diameter of the spout is divided into different calibers according to the original bamboo thickness, and the length is 8 ~ 10 cm. Soak in warm water for a few minutes before use to make the bamboo tube dense and airtight.

2, ceramic cupping, mostly used in northern rural areas, made of clay, made into a round belly, and then coated with black glaze or yellow glaze, fired in a kiln is called ceramic cupping. There are large, medium, small and extra-small ones, which are smooth inside and outside, attractive, economical and practical.

3, glass cupping: it is made of heat-resistant hard glass. It is shaped like a basket, with a small belly and a slightly protruding edge. Divided into various sizes, clear and transparent, easy to observe, smooth, good suction force. Now glass cupping has been widely used by people.

4. Lift the gas tank: cut off the bottom of the bottle with penicillin, streptomycin or similar vial to make it smooth. The incision must be smooth, the rubber stopper of the bottle mouth should be kept intact, and the piston should be placed on it to facilitate air pumping.

5. Cupping device: At present, the most popular cupping device is plastic. When in use, ignition and heating are not needed. The air in the tank is pumped away by the air pump to form negative pressure, thus achieving the purpose of treatment. Convenient and fast is its characteristic. Because it does not need professional technology to operate, it is very popular with families, and many people buy it as a gift or for family health care.