Summer cupping has the effect of removing wind and dampness, warming the meridians and dispersing cold, etc. Not everyone is suitable for summer cupping, and it is recommended to consult a doctor for cupping treatment.
Cupping refers to the use of the can as a tool, through combustion, suction, steam and other methods to form a negative pressure inside the can, so that the can is adsorbed on the surface of the body acupuncture points or the affected area, so that the local skin congestion, blood stasis to produce benign stimulation.
In summer, the humidity is usually heavy, and people like to eat cold food, wearing less clothes, easy to cold triggered by cold, sore throat, cough, etc. So cupping in summer can help to dispel the cold. Therefore, cupping in summer can be used to dispel wind and dampness, warm the meridians and disperse cold, and help the body to consolidate its positive energy.
Cupping should choose the part of the body that is full of muscle, subcutaneous tissue and less hair, and should not move the body position when cupping, and the distance between the cans should not be too close. Pregnant women and infants need to be careful with cupping methods, the elderly, children, frail and first-time recipients of treatment should not be too much cupping, cupping time should not be too long.
It is recommended that cupping be done in a professional organization to avoid accidents.