Cupping and Gua Sha are not recommended for menstruation.
Cupping and Gua Sha are external treatments in Chinese medicine. Gua Sha refers to the use of the Gua Sha board on the surface of the skin to scrape back and forth, so that the subcutaneous blood vessels dilated, skin flushing, or even ecchymosis. Cupping is the use of fire or pumping method, in the skin to produce negative pressure, the skin will be due to the negative pressure makes capillary expansion. Cupping and Gua Sha can activate the meridians, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
Cupping and scraping is not recommended for women who are menstruating, as the endometrium of women during menstruation is shedding, which creates a flow of blood out of the body. Cupping and gua sha has the function of activating blood, which will promote blood circulation and may cause abnormalities in the menstrual cycle and the amount of menstruation, leading to increased menstruation and prolonged menstruation.
At the same time, during menstruation, women’s body is weak, immunity and resistance are poor, cupping and scraping easy to cause cold, infection and disease attack.
During menstruation, women should do a good job of menstrual hygiene, avoid catching cold, balanced nutritional diet, drink more warm water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, do not eat spicy stimulating food and cold food. Do not exercise strenuously, ensure adequate sleep, and maintain a relaxed mood.
Cupping and gua sha should be operated under the guidance of a professional doctor, do not blindly cupping and gua sha on your own, so as not to cause adverse reactions.