Under the premise of adopting the correct cupping method, the appearance of black and purple cupping may be caused by the poor operation of qi and blood in the body, which indicates that there is stasis of blood, stagnation of qi, cold and dampness, etc. In general, red or dark red cupping marks will appear on the skin after cupping.
In general, after cupping, there will be red or dark red marks on the skin, which is a normal reaction to cupping. If the skin appears black or purple, it may be due to Qi stagnation or blood stasis or cold-dampness blockage. After cupping, the local blood circulation will be improved, and the marks of cupping will be deeper and more purple in pathological cases.
Cupping has the function of dispelling wind and dampness, warming menstruation and dispersing cold, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain. Research shows that the mechanical stimulation and warming effect of cupping can promote blood circulation and metabolism, and achieve the effect of treating diseases, preventing diseases and strengthening the body.
The color of the cupping marks may vary depending on the individual’s physical condition and sensitivity. Cupping treatment should be operated by professional physicians to avoid accidents such as burns.