The difference between scraping and cupping

Scraping and cupping are both traditional Chinese folk health-preserving methods, but there are also obvious differences between the two methods. Today I will introduce to you the difference between scraping and cupping, so that you can understand the difference between scraping and cupping, and also understand the specific effects of scraping and cupping.

The difference between scraping and cupping

1. Use tools

There are obvious differences in the tools used for scraping and cupping. Scraping oil and scraping boards are used for scraping, while glass bottles or plastic vacuum jars are used for cupping. This is the most basic difference between the two health care methods.

2. Parts of use

The parts used for scraping and cupping are also different. Gua Sha is mostly done by scraping different parts of the human body in the same direction with a scraping board, while cupping is used on the corresponding acupoints, and the negative pressure generated by the air being discharged allows the cup to adhere to the human skin.

3. Usage symptoms

The symptoms after using scraping and cupping are also different. Cupping is a health care method used on the corresponding parts of the human body. After its use, there will be obvious symptoms of congestion on the used parts, and there will be circular congestion marks. Scraping is used on a large area of ​​human skin, and irregular sha spots will appear on the skin surface. In addition, the remaining marks after scraping will fade and disappear faster than the remaining marks after cupping.

4. Difference in efficacy

There are certain differences in the effects of scraping and cupping. The effects of the two are very similar, but each has its own strengths. Cupping can be moderately heated during the procedure, and its effect of warming the meridians is better than scraping, and it is particularly suitable for the treatment of symptoms of wind-cold invasion in humans. Scraping can dredge the meridians, and can quickly relieve symptoms of numbness of limbs and physical fatigue.

Today, we will focus on introducing the differences between scraping and cupping, so that everyone can understand the differences between these two traditional health-preserving methods. At the same time, we will also let everyone know that scraping and cupping are two health-preserving methods with their own strengths. They can be used alone or together. At the same time, scraping and cupping will have better therapeutic effects.