Cupping has certain therapeutic effect on obesity, but mostly for auxiliary treatment. Obese people have more phlegm-dampness, Chinese medicine believes that the basic mechanism of obesity is phlegm-dampness, turbid fat stagnation, phlegm and turbid stagnation in the whole body or local cause, so the treatment of obesity can be through the elimination of dampness and phlegm in order to achieve therapeutic effect. Cupping has the function of dispelling wind and dampness (dispelling wind and dampness in the body), so cupping therapy can be carried out in the abdominal acupoints in order to get rid of dampness. However, cupping therapy is more effective for simple obesity, and it is only an auxiliary treatment. It should be noted that cupping for weight loss must be different from person to person, and it is not possible to do cupping for a long time, in addition, before cupping, it is necessary to carefully analyze and identify whether the patient is suitable for cupping. In addition, it is recommended that obese patients maintain a good diet, avoid oily and high-calorie foods, and exercise properly. If patients want to seek treatment for obesity, it is recommended to go to regular medical institutions to receive treatment. Do not operate cupping on your own to avoid risks.