cupping therapy
Vacuum skin treatment
Cupping therapy is an alternative medicine practice in which heated cups are placed on the skin, creating suction as they cool.
The vacuum draws skin and tissue upward, purportedly improving blood flow and relieving muscle tension.
Practitioners claim benefits for pain, inflammation, and relaxation, though scientific evidence remains limited.
The procedure leaves distinctive circular bruises that persist for days.
- moxibustionBurning mugwort for healing
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- meridiansPole-to-pole geographic lines
- blood circulationMovement through vessels
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