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  Cupping is an ancient Chinese therapy (281-341 A.D.) in which a jar (bamboo or glass) is applied to the skin surface to cause local congestion through the negative pressure created by introducing heat in the form of an ignited material. During ancient times, cupping was known as the “Horn Method”, which was used for draining pustules. The modern name for cupping is “baguanfa” (suction cup therapy). Stationary (dry cupping) and gliding cupping (wet cupping) techniques are commonly used today with baby oil or lotion.
  The cupping method has the function of warming and promoting the free flow of Qi and blood in the meridians, dispel cold dampness, diminish swellings, and pains. Cupping is extremely effective for the treatment of colds, flu, along with varieties of muscle strain injuries, gastro-intestinal disorders, and lung diseases (especially chronic cough and asthma). Cupping over acupuncture needle is also performed for the treatment of arthralgia (joint pain). Cupping is known to increase white blood cell count which in turn will speed up healing time.
  Generally, cupping is left in place for approximately 15-20 minutes. The skin becomes red due to the congestion of blood flow which will leave large areas of bruising depending on the severity of the condition. Large red marks or bruising will dissipate after several days.
  Cupping should not be performed on patients with skin ulcers, high fever, convulsion, cramping, edema, on areas overlying large blood vessels or abdominal and sacral regions of pregnant women. It is not suitable to perform cupping on patients susceptible to spontaneous bleeding or those currently taking anti-coagulant medication.