However, many people are unaware that cupping therapy also has drawbacks. Below are the benefits and risks of cupping therapy.
Benefits of Cupping Therapy:
1. Since the body's meridians, acupoints, and internal organs are interconnected, external suction stimulates surface acupoints. This stimulation travels through tendons, bones, and meridians to regulate internal organs, promoting smooth qi and blood flow for enhanced health.
2. Cupping offers efficacy for localized tissue injuries and conditions like herniated discs. Regular, long-term cupping can alleviate pain and relieve symptoms.
4. Many beauty and weight-loss establishments now research and offer cupping as a slimming method.Generally, the entire process—from lighting the flame to removing the cup—should not exceed ten minutes. The primary mechanism of cupping relies on negative pressure, not duration. Prolonged application under high suction until blisters form can damage the skin and potentially cause infection.
2. Bathing after cupping increases susceptibility to chills
The sequence is crucial: bathing should precede cupping, never follow it. Post-cupping skin is vulnerable and damaged, making bathing likely to cause skin breaks and inflammation. Cold water baths are especially risky, as open pores leave the body prone to chills.Therefore, bathing immediately after cupping is strictly prohibited.
3. Open pores may trigger stroke
Cupping opens skin pores to draw out internal dampness and stagnant energy. However, external cold air can also enter through these open pores, potentially causing colds or, in severe cases, triggering a stroke.Therefore, avoid cold showers after cupping and ensure your body stays warm to prevent cold invasion.