Acupuncture
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Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific acupoints along the skin of the body involving various methods such as the application of heat, pressure, or laser or penetration of thin needles. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which aims to treat a range of conditions. It is a form of complementary and alternative medicine. According to traditional Chinese medicine, stimulating specific acupuncture points corrects imbalances in the flow of qi through channels known as meridians. - Wikipedia Cupping The cupping method has the function of warming and promoting the free flow of Qi and blood in the meridians, dispelling cold dampness, diminishing swellings and pains. In clinics, the cupping method is mainly used to treat bi-syndrome caused by wind dampness, such as pain of the low back, shoulders, and leg, gastrointestinal disorders such as stomachache, vomiting, and diarrhea, and the lung disease such as cough and asthma. Cups in different sizes are used according to the cupping location. Generally, the areas where the muscle is abundant and elastic, free from hairs and bone ridges are selected. After cupping, there is a blood stasis or bruise at the local area. Generally, it will disappear several days later. |