The difference between cupping and gua sha lies mainly in the operation of the technique, the efficacy of the role of the difference.
1. manipulation: cupping is mainly the use of the negative pressure produced by the canister on the skin muscle. Gua Sha is mainly the use of Gua Sha board through the scraping movement on the skin surface.
2. efficacy role: cupping has dredge meridians, blood circulation, discharging the role of dampness. Gua Sha has the role of clearing heat and removing toxins, resolving stasis and removing dampness.
In the use of cupping and gua sha should pay attention to the skin has broken, infected people should not use the technique. In addition in the use of the technique operation should pay attention to keep warm, so as not to feel the wind evil and morbidity.
If you need to use cupping and gua sha treatment, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital, under the guidance of a professional doctor.