Fire cupping is usually left for 5 to 10 minutes, and should not exceed 20 minutes.
Fire cupping is common to stay in the can, is adsorbed on the body surface, so that the canister suction to stay in the application site, in order to smooth the qi and blood, the purpose of spreading the evil obstruction, there is to get rid of dampness, dredge the meridians, blood circulation, blood circulation and stasis, etc., commonly used in the wind-cold and dampness paralysis, neck, shoulder, lumbar and leg pain, etc.; generally stay for 5 ~ 10 minutes, but should not be more than 20 minutes, so as to avoid damage to the skin.
It should be noted that skin allergies, breakage and parts of the heart and large blood vessels are not suitable for fire cupping. Avoid bathing within two hours after fire cupping, and after two hours, bathe with warm water, do not rub the cupping area to avoid skin damage.
Fire cupping should be operated by professional medical personnel, do not blindly try on your own to avoid adverse consequences.