Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which the therapist places a special cup on the skin for a few minutes for inhalation. People use it for a variety of purposes, including to help relieve pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation, and physical and mental health, and as a deep tissue massage. The cup can be made of the following materials: Glass Bamboo Pottery Silicone Cupping therapy may be popular now, but it is not new. It comes from the ancient cultures of Egypt, China, and the Middle East. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, Ebers Papyrus, describes how the ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 BC. Species There are multiple cupping methods, including: Wipe dry Wet In both cupping processes, the therapist inserts flammable substances such as alcohol, herbs, or paper into the cup and burns it. When the fire goes out, they put the cup upside down on your skin. Connected When the air in the cup cools, voids are created. As th...