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CUPPING, 拔罐

Cupping is a traditional healing practice found all over the world including Asian, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Fire-cupping involves heating the air inside a glass cup with a flame then applying the cup to the skin. As the air inside the cup cools, a vacuum is created, drawing the underlying tissues towards the cup. The effect is a dramatic local increase in the circulation of blood and lymph. In TCM terminology, it’s described as moving Qi & Blood to resolve Stagnation. Simply put, cupping decreases muscle pain by increasing circulation.

Benefits of cupping
- Decreases muscle pain
- Increases circulation
- Mobilizes tissues

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