Cupping and Gua Sha have a certain effect of removing dampness. However, due to differences in personal constitution and severity of illness, the effect of cupping and gua sha in dispelling dampness varies from person to person and cannot be generalized.
Cupping has the efficacy of dispelling wind, removing dampness, dispersing cold, warming menstruation, removing blood stasis, activating blood circulation, relieving pain, eliminating swelling, removing corrosion, extracting toxins, warming yang, absorbing pus, supporting the right and fixing the root cause, and so on. Therefore, people with dampness in their bodies can get rid of it through cupping.
The efficacy of Gua Sha includes activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis, driving away evil spirits, regulating the function of internal organs, regulating tendons, clearing collaterals, removing toxins, benefiting the qi, and supporting the corrective effect. Therefore, Gua Sha also has a certain effect of eliminating dampness.
General cupping, gua sha are able to get rid of the body moisture, but should be operated by a professional physician, not to operate on their own, so as not to cause adverse consequences. It is recommended that patients with heavy body moisture in time to seek medical treatment, by a professional physician according to the patient’s physical condition to choose the appropriate treatment, so as not to delay the condition.