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Cupping is
one of the oldest methods of traditional Chinese
medicine. Originally, practitioners would use
hollowed-out animal horns for cups and place them
over particular points or meridians. Today, most
acupuncturists use cups made of thick glass or
plastic. This allows the acupuncturist to see the
skin and evaluate the effects of the treatment. |
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How does cupping work?
Depending
on the condition being treated, the cups are left in
place from 5-10 minutes. Several cups may be placed
on the patient's body at the same time. Some
practitioners may also apply small amounts of
medicated or herbal oils to the skin just before the
cupping procedure. The oils allow the cups to be
moved up or down particular acupoints or meridians
after they are applied.
What does it treat?
Cupping is
used primarily to treat respiratory conditions such
as bronchitis, asthma
and congestion; arthritis,
gastro intestinal disorders, and certain types of
pain. |
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