Cupping therapy
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin with the application of heated cups. Its practice mainly occurs in Asia but also in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Cupping has been characterized as a pseudoscience and its practice can lead to burns, bruises, scars, and other skin injuries.
Pronunciation
Cupping therapy: /ˈkʌpɪŋ θɛrəpi/
Etymology
The term "cupping therapy" comes from the method's use of cups to create suction on the skin. The word "cupping" is derived from the Old English cuppe, meaning "cup", and the word "therapy" comes from the Greek therapeia, meaning "healing".
Procedure
Cupping therapy involves heating the air inside a glass cup, which removes some of the air from the cup. The cup is then quickly placed on the skin, and the resulting vacuum pulls the skin part of the way into the cup. The cup may be left in place for several minutes and then removed, leaving behind a bright red, circular welt.
Types of Cupping
There are two main types of cupping: dry cupping and wet cupping.
- Dry Cupping (Dry Cupping): A method of using suction only.
- Wet Cupping (Wet Cupping): A method that involves both suction and controlled medicinal bleeding.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cupping therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Cupping therapy
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