Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been widely favored by everyone in recent years. What is the principle of cupping? Why does cupping work? What is the effect of cupping?
How does cupping work? What is the difference between cupping and cupping?
According to traditional Chinese medicine, cupping promotes the flow of qi and blood, which literally means "breath", "air" or "gas", and also means "energy" or "life force". Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cupping can eliminate pathogens, including the six external senses (wind, cold, fire, dampness, dryness and heat), the main pathogen is wind, because it can penetrate through the pores of the skin and carry other pathogens into the human body, when the pathogen is active, it can cause symptoms similar to those of viral or bacterial infections. The suction of cupping can drain lymph, fresh blood and white blood cells to the affected area, helping to destroy viruses or bacteria, and the cupping method can also push lymph through the lymph nodes to stimulate the lymphatic system and expel viruses or bacteria from the body.
Why does cupping work? 3 major cupping effects.
Cupping is believed to increase blood circulation, relieve pain, remove toxins from the body, and activate the immune system. The blood concentration of the tissue sucked into the tank is lower than that of the surrounding tissue, and blood rushes into the tissues in the area to restore balance.
1.Promotes blood circulation.
When blood is sucked into the tissues inside the tank, it increases blood circulation in the area, which extends down to the muscle layer, helping the cells in the area to repair faster. In addition, during wound healing, it also promotes granulation and angiogenesis, forming new connective tissues and blood vessels, which can help soft tissue injuries heal, relieve muscle tension, and achieve pain relief.
2.Pain relief.
Cupping is well known for its effectiveness in helping to relieve pain, as it raises the pain threshold in the affected area and has been shown to activate acupuncture points. Cupping can also relieve pain by loosening the stickiness of muscles or fascia, peeling the fascia away from the muscles, helping to reduce muscle tension and soothe muscle groups. Another way cupping can help relieve pain is by increasing blood flow to the area** and muscles, and at the same time flushing out waste products, such as removing lactic acid from the muscles, which can cause muscle soreness due to buildup.
3.Eliminate toxins.
Cupping has been shown to remove dirty blood from the affected area, which may contain chemicals that cause inflammation, necrotic cells, blood clots, scar tissue, or other substances that cause pain and prevent the wound from healing. By accelerating blood circulation through cupping, the toxins stuck in the soft tissue layer can float to the body surface below **, and white blood cells tend to accumulate and patrol on the body surface, so when the toxins float to the surface, the toxins can be quickly removed.
Cupping also has the ability to boost the immune system by causing local inflammation, where inflammatory chemicals attract white blood cells to the area and activate the complement system, which is part of the immune system that strengthens antibodies and white blood cells, kills microorganisms, and removes damaged cells. Cupping can also increase levels of tumor necrosis factor and interferon, both of which are signaling proteins that help fight pathogens and abnormal cells in the body.
Cupping increases lymphatic flow, which is part of the immune system that helps the body remove toxins, waste, and other harmful substances, and assists white blood cells in circulating throughout the body.