Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine tradition that has been popular for more than 2,000 years. It uses heat and negative pressure to discharge moisture and toxins from the body by cupping and other methods, and has the effects of blood activation, channeling, and dampness. So, can cupping really detoxify? What exactly is the thing that is pulled out?
First, let's talk about the principle of cupping. Cupping is to generate heat by burning or other means, heating the tank body, so that it is adsorbed on the **, forming negative pressure, thereby stimulating local acupuncture points and promoting blood circulation, so as to achieve the purpose of **disease. Specifically, cupping can stimulate telangiectasia on the surface of ** and increase local blood flow, thereby increasing the metabolic rate and promoting the excretion of toxins from the body.
So, does cupping really detoxify? In theory, cupping can indeed help with detoxification. Because the human body's ** and blood vessels are one of the main ways for toxins to enter the body, and cupping can stimulate the telangiectasia on the surface of **, increase local blood flow, thereby accelerating blood circulation and excreting toxins from the body.
In addition, cupping can also stimulate the body's immune system and enhance the body's immunity, thus helping to resist the invasion of external toxins.
However, it's important to note that cupping is not a one-size-fits-all detox. Detoxification is not only solved through cupping, but also needs to be comprehensively regulated through diet, exercise, rest and other ways.
In addition, different people react differently to cupping, and some people may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain, so it is best to consult a doctor or TCM practitioner before performing cupping to ensure that it is safe and effective.
Next, let's take a look at what exactly is cupping out. More often than not, what comes out of cupping is usually some bruising or fluid, which is often considered a manifestation of toxins in the body. But are these bruises or fluids really toxins?
In fact, these bruises or fluids may be caused by the rupture of some tiny blood vessels on the surface of the ** and are not really toxins. During the cupping process, due to the greater adsorption force of the tank, the capillaries on the surface may be compressed and stretched, resulting in rupture, bruising or fluid. These bruises or fluids usually absorb and disappear on their own within a few days and do not require special treatment.
In addition, the effectiveness of cupping is also affected by a variety of factors, such as the method, time, intensity, frequency, etc. of cupping. Therefore, not all cupping is able to pull out blood stasis or fluid, and it is not necessary to remove blood or fluid from the body to remove toxins.