Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine that uses a special tool (usually a gua sha board) to apply pressure to the body, thereby stimulating, promoting blood circulation and metabolism. Regarding the role and attributes of gua sha on health preservation, there are the following opinions:
Health benefits: Some people believe that gua sha can help detoxify, promote lymphatic drainage, reduce fatigue, relieve muscle tension, and also help improve sleep quality, among other things. In addition, gua sha is also believed to help relax the muscles and activate the body, and regulate qi and blood.
Hurt Qi or Replenish Qi: Generally speaking, gua sha is considered to belong"Cupping"、"Chiropractic"Its function is mainly to regulate the balance of yin and yang in the body by stimulating **, and promote the discharge of dampness, cold or wind evil in the body, so as to achieve the purpose of dredging the meridians and relaxing the tendons and activating the meridians. Therefore, gua sha is considered to be a kind of ** that helps to dredge the meridians and get rid of evil qi, and is not considered very much"Replenish the air"method.
Overall, gua sha can be considered a beneficial health adjunct**, but its suitability, frequency, and intensity for specific individuals need to be determined based on individual circumstances and the guidance of a medical professional.