
Cupping is a form of traditional medicine found in many cultures worldwide. It involves placing cups containing reduced air pressure (suction) on the skin. It is known in local languages as baguan/baguar, badkesh, banki, bahnkes, bekam, buhang, bentusa, kyukaku, gak hoi, hijama, and many other names. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) cupping is a method of applying acupressure by creating a vacuum on the patient's skin. The therapy is used to dispel stagnation - stagnant blood and lymph, thereby improving vital energy flow - to treat respiratory diseases such as the common cold. Cupping also is used on back, neck, shoulder and other musculoskeletal conditions. In our pace we offered two types of cupping which are standard cupping (dry cupping) and detox cupping (wet cupping). In standard cupping a cup is applied to the skin and the pressure in the cup is reduced (by suctioning out air), so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup. In detox cupping we done a small amount of blood letting (vein pricking), using a pricking needle. The pricking is typically draws 3–4 drops of. This technique used to promote blood circulation, remove stasis, and alleviate swelling and pain. It is employed especially when there is a toxic heat syndrome and for a variety of acute ailments.
