Cupping By: Colin Chan

Cupping 拔罐 Therapy that treats and prevent diseases by means of cupping A jar is attached to the skin surface using negative pressure created by introducing a flame into the cup or By some other means of suction to form a localized congestion to prevent or treat diseases. Flame cupping is the most common type. Can be combined with acupuncture at the same time. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

Types of Cupping 1.Bamboo Cup Made of bamboo cm in length. 3-5 cm in diameter. Rim should be smooth and polished. Light and economical. Crack easily. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

Types of Cupping 2.Pottery Jar Made of pottery. Large belly, slightly small rim. Can give strong suction. Easily boken and heavy. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

Types of Cupping 3.Glass cup Made of glass. Comes in varies sizes. Its transparent. Can observe skin reaction easily. Can control suction power. Easily boken and heavy. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

Types of Cupping 4.Piston Air-sucking Cup Made of transparent plastic with a piston inside. Suction is created by moving the piston upwards to draw air into the cup. Can give strong suction. Difficult to break. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

Cup- Sucking Methods 1.Flame Cupping Flash-flame cupping method. Flame-casting cupping method. Cotton-sticking cupping method. Alcohol-dripping cupping method. 2.Water Vapor Suction Cupping. 3.Piston Air-Sucking Cupping. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

Cupping Methods 1.Retaining Cupping. 2.Sliding Cupping (Moving Cupping). 3.Flash Cupping (Flashing Cupping). 4.Blood-Letting Cupping. 5.Needle-Retaining Cupping. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

Effects of Cupping 1.Free channels and dredge collaterals. 2.Promote Qi and activate blood. 3.Relieve swelling. 4.Relieve pain. 5.Dispel wind. 6.Scatter cold. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

Indications of Cupping 1.Arthritis due to wind-cold-dampness. 2.Acute sprains. 3.Common colds. 4.Cough/asthma. 5.Indigestion. 6.Stomachache. 7.Abdominal pain. 8.Dysmenorrhoea. 9.Headache. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

Points to note for Cupping 1.To note: Suitable to areas with thick muscles. Not for areas that are hairy, bony and uneven surfaces. Patient must maintain good posture during treatment. Proper cup size must be observed with swift action for good suction effects. Small blisters no treatment required, cover with light dressing to prevent infection. Large blisters: prick with sterile needle to drain fluid. Apply gentin violet and dressing according. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

Contraindications of Cupping 1.Not for areas with allergic reactions. 2.Not for areas with ulcers and edema. 3.Not for areas with large vessels. 4.Not for pregnant women (abdomen, waist and sacrum). 5.Not for patients with spasms. 6.Not for patients with high fever. Copy Right: Dr. Colin Chan

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