Starting from the Middle East, Egypt and ChinaCupping therapy is a treatment that is believed toat remove toxins and harmful substancesa. Not only that, therapy Cupping is also thought to reduce pain and inflammatory processes throughout the body, as well as relax the body and mind.
Cupping therapy is an alternative therapy originating from China. This therapy involves heating and a cup attached to the surface of the skin to allow suctioning of the skin. Cupping therapy is usually used as a complementary treatment for people who experience certain diseases and conditions.
Understanding Process Cupping
Before cupping, usually the cup will be heated first with fire using alcohol, herbal blends, or special paper that is placed directly on the cup. When the fire shrinks and eventually dies, the glass is directly affixed to the surface of the patient's skin.
Until finally the air in the glass feels cold, then the cold air will pull the skin in the cup so that the surface of the skin becomes red because the blood vessels respond to changes in pressure.
However, the method above is still relatively traditional. Now there is also a more modern cupping tool that uses a rubber pump. Through this device, the therapist uses a silicone cup that they can move from place to place on your skin.
In the method, cupping therapy is divided into two types, namely dry cupping and wet cupping. In this type of dry cupping therapy, the cup will be left attached for a few minutes, until finally the skin turns red and sticks up.
In contrast to wet cupping therapy, a shallow incision is made on the skin of the former cupping, then re-suction is performed on the cut skin area to remove a small amount of blood. When finished, the injured area will be smeared with antibiotic ointment and covered with a bandage to prevent infection.
Cupping and its benefits for the body
Although it still needs further research, cupping therapy is thought to be able to treat:
- High blood pressure
- Migraine
- Depression, anxiety
- Blood disorders, such as hemophilia and anemia
- Fertility and fertility problems
- Fibromyalgia and arthritis
- Acne and eczema
- Varicose veins
- Blockage of the bronchi (breathing passages) caused by asthma or allergies.
If you choose cupping therapy to treat your health problems, you don't have to worry too much about the scars that follow. Red marks on the skin after cupping therapy will generally disappear on its own within 10 days.
Although cupping therapy may have various benefits, more research is still needed, including the risk of side effects from the therapy. Consult a doctor if you are still unsure about undergoing this therapy, especially for those of you who are pregnant or have cancer.