The dark purple color on the back after fire cupping may be related to the time spent on fire cupping, as well as blood stasis and cold dampness. There are more specific reasons, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time.
Fire Cupping is the use of combustion to consume part of the oxygen in the can, and the heat of the flame to make the gas inside the can expand and discharge part of the air inside the can, so that the air pressure inside the can is lower than the outside atmospheric pressure (collectively known as the negative pressure), so as to adsorb the can on the skin of the site of application.
General cupping time is 10~15 minutes. If the cupping time is too long or the adsorption force is too large, there may be the phenomenon of black purple color on the back after cupping.
Fire cupping has the effect of warming menstruation and dispersing cold, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain. Patients with blood stasis, cold dampness, etc. may also experience dark purple color after fire cupping.
If you need to have fire cupping, it is recommended to go to a professional medical institution.