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The Basics of Dry Cupping

Beginners Guide on the Benefits of Dry

Cupping with a Simple How-To Guide

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 Author’s Note:
This book is a short read on the practice of cupping. It may not go into
detail regarding everything about the practice but I am currently writing a
more thorough and complete book on the topic. My current project will
involve a thorough explanation of the practice, techniques and the available
scientific evidence behind the practice. Kindly avoid buying the paperback
without checking the Kindle version to avoid any regrets from your
purchase.

Have a great day and I hope you enjoy this book!

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 Disclaimer
This book provides general information, personal experiences and extensive
research regarding health and related subjects. The information provided in
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supplements. Please keep in mind that reactions and results may vary from
each individual due to differences in state of health

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have any underlying health conditions, which may interfere with the
suggested healing methods. If the reader or any other person has a medical
concern or pre-existing condition, please consult with an appropriately
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Is Cupping?
Chapter 2: The Basics of Dry Cupping
Chapter 3: Traditional Concept of Cupping
Chapter 4: Cupping Sets
Chapter 5: Dry Cupping Points
Chapter 6: Hijama Cupping Points
Chapter 7: Different Forms of Cupping
Chapter 8: Vacuum Dry Cupping Procedure
Chapter 9: Moving Cupping (Massage Cupping)
Chapter 10: Traditional Cupping (Fire Cupping)
Chapter 11: Alternative Therapies that Go with Cupping
Chapter 12: Benefits of Cupping
Chapter 13: Getting Rid of the Bruise
Conclusion

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 Introduction

Cupping has been around since ancient times—for about 5,000 years to be
exact. It is believed to have originated in Egypt and became popular among
the Chinese. Similar to acupuncture and acupressure, it is believed to
relieve certain symptoms and conditions when applied to key points in the
body. Some of the treatments are mild and cause only mild discomfort
whereas there are those that are more serious and applied to a more intense
session. It has a wide range of benefits for your health and wellness. Some
of these include promoting muscle relaxation and improving immunity.

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In this book, you can expect more information on the merits of cupping.
Some of the topics discussed include:

History of Cupping
The Basics of the Therapy
Complementary Treatments for Cupping
How to Perform Cupping, Both the Old and New Methods
Reasons to Try Cupping

There's often a reason why alternative therapies are passed on from

generation to generation. In a holistic perspective, it is non-invasive with
benefits that do not rely on the use of pharmaceuticals medicine. Take a step
towards health today and take the wonderful journey with me to discover
the wonders of cupping.

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 Chapter 1: What Is Cupping?

Ventosa, also known as cupping, is a practice where someone places various

“cups” on different parts of the body. Using fire or a pump gun, a suction
effect is created, raising the skin and drawing the blood to the surface. This
is a practice used commonly throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Asia
to treat swelling, chronic pain, inflammation, rheumatism, migraines,
bronchitis and even the common cold. There are recent studies that suggest
it can treat a variety of other ailments as well.

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History of Cupping

In the Ebbers Papyrus, all the way from Egypt, you can find the earliest
known use of cupping, placing it around 5,000 years old. However, it is also
mentioned in Chinese medical treatises that date back about 3,000 years.
Hippocrates, a Greek doctor responsible for the Hippocratic Oath, mentions
cupping around 400 B.C., and the prophet Mohammad even recommended
it in the Quran 1,400 years ago. However, you’ll also find it in Finland,
where it’s been practiced since the 15th century.

It’s a popular treatment in Asia, Finland, and the Middle East. However,
Americans know very little about cupping, as it is not a common Western
medical practice. Cupping goes by many names such as bekam, giac hoi,
bag wan, and bentusa (ventusa) in Southeast Asia. In the Middle East, it is
commonly referred to as badkesh, hijama, and hejamat. In Chinese
hospitals, cupping is considered to be a medical treatment and not classified
as alternative medicine.

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 Chapter 2: The Basics of Dry Cupping

Dry cupping is commonly considered as a “warming” treatment. It is

performed on intact skin and won’t show any signs of bleeding. It can be
performed at home with relative ease. Dry static cupping is not complicated
and fairly easy. It only requires a little bit of knowledge on where the cups
will be placed during different conditions.

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Precautions and Contraindications:

First off, the overall health status of the individual must be taken into
account. Cupping should not be done to the very young (below 3 years old),
the very sick and the weak elderly.

For those who are taking anticoagulants, exercise caution when getting this
treatment. It would be best to get approval from your physician. The main
reason behind this is that cupping could cause excessive bruising and
increases the risk of bleeding in the capillaries.

Cupping can’t be performed on an empty stomach. It can lead to dizziness

and plummets the energy levels of the client. It is best to eat a light meal
about an hour and a half prior to the treatment schedule.

If you have any open wounds on the treatment site, cupping is

contraindicated. This can lead to infection and further complications. For
any condition where the skin integrity is compromised, cupping should not
be performed. This includes sunburns, acute stages of inflammation, over
fresh scars and burns.

Exercise caution when cupping pregnant women. Use only light to medium
cupping up until the sixth month. After which, cupping should be avoided.

Those who have had heart attacks over the last 6 months, can’t be treated
with cupping. The same goes with those who are in the last stage of cancer
(Stage 4: Metastatic Cancer), hemophilia and other blood disorders.

Avoid cupping over moles.

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Reminders Prior to Treatment:

Inquire about the individual’s pain threshold. This will determine the
intensity of the treatment, since it should not be painful for the client. There
will be a “pulling” sensation as the cups are placed.

Ensure that area where the procedure will be performed is warm and cozy
since the pores will be opened during the treatment. Circulating wind
should be avoided, since it is believed that air can cause body pain and
discomfort after cupping. Open pores make it easy for wind to enter the
pores.

Clean the site where the cups will be placed. This will avoid bacteria from
entering the pores during the procedure.

Warm the treatment area. This can be done by massaging using petrissage
and effleurage. This helps promote relaxation. Remind the client that
staying still during the treatment is important, so as not to dislodge the cups.

For areas with lots of hair, it might be challenging to create an effective

suction. Apply oil liberally throughout the area before the session since it
can help with this problem.

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What to expect throughout the procedure

There are different ways in which cupping will be performed which can
either be the traditional fire cupping or the more contemporary vacuum
cupping method.

During the fire cupping procedure, the size of the flame is dependent on the
strength of the cupping method which can be light, medium or strong. The
flaming ball of cotton won’t touch the skin. It’ll only be used to heat the
cups for application. It will be uncomfortable but not painful. Initially, there
will be a “pulling” sensation. After a few minutes, there will be small
pinpricks of sensation (light pins and needles) where the cups are placed as
the fluids under the fascia are drawn to the surface of the skin. The cups can
be removed at any time that the client feels too much pain from the
procedure. The first treatment will always be short, since the body will
require some time to adjust to the treatment.

For vacuum cupping, there are different types of cups used depending on
the treatment. For home use, the twist-top cups are popular since they’re
cheap but effective in providing the necessary suction. It only takes about
two full twists to create a light suction, about four to five for medium and
between five and up for strong. This may vary according to the individual’s
pain threshold. Another cup that is commonly used is the pump gun
cupping set. This is much more convenient than a twist top and is usually
used by professionals since it can easily create suction without as much
effort. If the cups are dislodged, you can conveniently reattach the cup on
the pump gun and reapply the cups unlike the twist top where you need to
twist the knob to the original position prior to reapplying. There’s no
difference on how the application feels between fire cupping and vacuum
cupping. The time frames are also similar for initial treatment and can be
stretched out to 30 minutes in follow up sessions.

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The bruising or cupping marks begin to form after two minutes of static
cupping. The area will feel warm but not painful. The normal bruising
appears as small clusters of pinpricks that are red or pink. The bruise will
disappear within a week or two.

There are varied reports on how cupping affect different people. It usually
depends on the reason they’re doing the treatment. For those with muscle
problems, the usual feedback after the procedure is that they feel lesser pain
in the area and increased mobility. A common side effect is relaxation.

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Bruising and Interpretation

There are different ways to interpret cupping marks. For professional TCM
practitioners, they can diagnose a condition based on the cupping marks
after a session as well as by checking the tongue.

Color Indications
Pale – blood or qi deficiency
Pale Pale, thin, and dry – blood deficiency
Pale and wet – qi deficiency
Pale and swollen – qi deficiency
Pale, swollen, and wet – yang deficiency

Pink Normal or just mild disorder

Red Red – excessive body heat

Red and yellow coat – excess heat in the
body
Red and wet – damp heat
Dry and red - injuries

Dark Red Extreme body heat

Purple Stagnation
Purple and place - cold

Blue Severe internal cold

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 Chapter 3: Traditional Concept of
Cupping

The popularity of dry cupping throughout different areas of the East and
West stems from a common belief that the changes in climate or seasons
affect the body profoundly. Some of this true when placed in today’s
concepts. If you’ve ever gotten sick each time spring starts, then you’ve had
a firsthand experience on how seasons can cause changes in your health.

The main culprit of in the cause of illness, whether traditional Islamic,

Chinese or Ayurverda, is the presence of WIND inside the body. The wind
is believed to carry diseases as well as cause muscle aches and pains.
According to a Buddhist monk, when wind passes through a small opening
(such as the pores in the skin), it “pierces the flesh like a dagger”, which
explains why direct exposure to the air vent or air conditioning can become
uncomfortable after a few minutes. The wind enters the body through the
pores of the skin, the eyes, ears and head. For the most part, wind affects
the upper parts of the body since it is considered as Yang. The opposite of
the wind is DAMP, which is considered the Yin. It affects the lower
portions of the body. This can be observed in the elderly who can often
“feel” the signs of rain before it even occurs.

To put things simply, the main reason why folks used cupping throughout
history is that it was effective in removing the effects of seasonal and
climate changes such as the Hot, Wind and Damp from the muscles and
tendons of the body. This in turn removes the pain and improves the
mobility of the affected person. Some even claim that it helps increase the
rate of recovery from common health issues.

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The cupping sets have evolved as the therapy gained more attention and
use. The earliest known cupping set was made with animal horns, which
were cut at the tip to allow the medicine man or woman to apply manual
suction using the mouth. The suction was maintained by covering the hole
with a mixture of masticated leaves and saliva that is pushed from the
mouth into the hole using the tongue right after manual suction.

The cups then evolved into bamboo, which is still used for herbal cupping,
to the more modern ones we enjoy today. The more common sets now are
made of glass, plastic and silicone.

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Glass cupping set:

This cupping set is used for the more traditional methods of cupping. It is
usually the set of choice for fire cupping since glass can easily hold hot air
and provide a good suction. For wet cupping, glass is preferable since it can
be sterilized easily to avoid infection.

A glass cupping set can come in different forms. The traditional forms are
rounded glass in different sizes. The modern ones are modified with a
nozzle at the top where you can attach a pump gun to create a vacuum
without the use of fire. Some have modified the set to have a vacuum twist-
top nozzle attached into the cup for convenience.

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Plastic cupping set:

Spequix twist-top cup

Plastic cupping set is commonly used for massage cupping as well as those
sets that are sold for home use. These sets are durable, and usually see-
through and mimics the form and look of glass cups. The good thing about
the cups is they are hard to break. For those who like to do their own
cupping therapy at home, there's always a strong chance that you'll drop the
cup after putting some oil on the area you want to cup.

Some practitioners may use plastic cups during wet cupping but usually
they would likely opt for medical grade glass cups. Plastic cups are usually
made with Perspex plastic, which gives off a clean and clear finish that
makes it very similar to glass. This can be sterilized as well.

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Silicone cupping set:

Spequix silicone cup

These are the most durable set around. It's also used for massage cupping.
Silicone cups doesn't require heat or any other equipment other than your
hand.

To use this cup, you can give it a squeeze to create a vacuum. Place it on the
treatment site. You can give the cup an extra squeeze to tighten the vacuum
as well as release. You can soak the cups in warm water to soften it if it's
too hard. It takes a lot of effort to use these. You'll have to squeeze it each
time it pops off the skin to get a proper vacuum. It comes in different forms
and sized depending on the treatment site

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Rubber cupping set

Rubber cupping sets are similar to silicone sets. The main difference is that
rubber tends to wear down faster. These cups are for personal use since it
can’t be sterilized or cleaned with a strong solution. However, it does
provide a good suction and can be used on the soft parts of the body such as
the face, stomach and legs.

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Bamboo cupping set

This is a common cupping set used in China, mainly due to the ease of use.
This set doesn’t break easy, doesn’t require much in terms of storage and
easily available. There are several challenges when using this type of cup.
When the bamboo cups are aged, splinters in the rim of the cups may form
from minor cracks. This can lead to discomfort during treatment. There’s
also no way of determining the suction placed on the skin since the cups
aren’t transparent. This is often the cup of choice for herbal cupping
treatment.

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Magnetic cupping sets

This cupping set comes in two forms: electromagnetic cupping apparatus

(ECA) and the squeeze-top magnetic rubber cups.

The magnetic cupping set is said to increase the benefits of cupping,

especially when applied to joints such as on the elbows and knees. The
ECA is controlled by a machine that adjusts the electromagnetic stimulation
as well as the suction. The device is quite bulky and expensive. The
treatment is costly and often only offered in Chinese practices. Sterilization
is only done occasionally for this device since the cables and the magnets
make cleaning difficult.

A cheaper alternative comes in the form of the squeeze-top magnetic cups.

It claims to have the same benefits in a more portable form.

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F2 – deafness, toothache, sore eyes, arthritis.
F4 – sinusitis, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, blocked nose
F1 – mouth ulcers, toothache, facial paralysis, jaw problems
N3 – dry mouth, mumps, tonsillitis
TH4 – asthma, cough, bronchitis, pneumonia
TH1 – pharyngitis, bronchitis, asthma, vocal cord problems, hoarse voice
TH6 – jaundice, hepatitis, enlarged liver, gallstones
TH7 – cardiac spasms, heart problems
TH8 – heart valve problems, cardiac spasm
TH2 – insufficient lactation, bronchial spasm, chest pain
A3 – hepatitis, enlarged liver
TH5 – chest pain, ischemia, cardiac spasm
TH2 – chest pain, mastitis, bronchial asthma, insufficient lactation
TH3C – bronchitis, chest pain, bronchial asthma
F3- rhinitis, vertigo, sinusitis, dizziness
HI – migraine, facial paralysis, blurred vision, trigeminal neuralgia, eye
pressure
LE15- arthritis
LE14 – itching of the groins, endometriosis
LE6 – knee pain, knee cap problems, knee joint, thigh pain
L13 – liver problems, irregular menstruation, urine incontinence
A7- irregular menstruation, ovarian dysfunction, appendicitis, infertility
LE11 – abnormal uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, wet dreams,
dysmenorrhea
LE12 – irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, menstrual cramps
LE13 – liver problems, kidney problems, urinary incontinence, irregular
menstruation
A8 – endometriosis, irregular menstruation, cystitis, hernia

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LE7 – knee cap problems, thigh pain, hip pain, knee pain
A4- diabetes, enlarged spleen
A5- kidney stones, constipation, kidney dysfunction, kidney pain
UE3 – shoulder pain
A1 – peptic ulcers, gastritis, bloated stomach, vomiting, indigestion,
hiccups
A6- irregular menstruation, appendicitis, vaginal discharge

These cupping points are called Tibb Cupping Points and should only be
used if you’re using the dry cupping technique.

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Cupping points help to relieve certain ailments. This is based on the belief
that certain points in the body are interconnected, so when an external point
is provided treatment, it also treats the internal problem. For muscle pains,
this is a more direct therapy that helps the muscles relax, which diminishes
most of the discomfort.

Please note that extensive cupping for specific ailments are best done by
trained professionals. Always check with your primary physician prior to
undergoing any alternative treatment to avoid potential complications. Not
all of the points need to be targeted for the treatment to be effective.

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 CUPPING POINTS
Ailment Basic Description Cupping (Hijama) Points
Rheumatism Painful joints 1, 55, in addition to all
areas of pain
Knee Pain 1, 55, 11, 12, 13 and
cupping around the knee
and you may add 53, 54
Edema Swollen tissue due to 1, 55, 130, the right and
buildup of fluid left side of the heel and
you may add 9, 10
Sciatic pain Nerve pain from the 1, 55, 11, 12, 26, 51 and
(Right leg) buttock which goes down places of pain on the leg
the leg especially the beginning
and the end of the muscle
Sciatic pain (Left Nerve pain from the 1, 55, 11, 13, 27, 52 and
leg) buttock which goes down places of pain on the leg
the leg especially the beginning
and the end of the muscle
Back pain 1, 55 and cupping on both
sides of the spine and
places of pain
Neck/shoulder 1, 55, 40, 20, 21 and
pain places of pain
Gout Swollen joints due to 1, 55, 28, 29, 30, 31, 121
excess uric acid and places of pain
Rheumatoid 1, 55, 120, 49, 36 and all
Arthritis large and small joints
Hemiplegia Paralysis of one half of 1, 55, 11, 12, 13, 34 or 35
the body and all the injured joints,
massage daily
Quadriplegia Paralysis of all four limbs 1, 55, 11, 12, 13, 34, 35,
36 and all body joints and
daily massage

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Immune system 1, 55, 120, and 49
deficiency
Muscle spasm several dry cupping
around the affected muscle
Poor blood 1, 55, 11 and ten cups on
circulation both sides of the spine
from the top to the bottom
in addition to taking a
teaspoon of pure organic,
raw, apple cider vinegar
and honey every other day
Tingling arms 1, 55, 40, 20, 21, arm
muscles and affected
joints
Tingling feet 1, 55, 11, 12, 13, 26, 27,
feet, joints and affected
muscles
Abdominal pain 1, 55, 7, 8 and dry cupping
on 137, 138, 139, 140, as
well as dry cupping on the
back opposite to the pain
Hemorrhoids Swollen vessels around 1, 55, 121, 11, 6 and dry
the anus cupping on 137, 138, 139
Annual Fistula Opening in the skin near 1, 55, 6, 11, 12, 13 and
the anus, due to cupping around the anus
formation of a channel and above the fistula hole
through which fluid leaks
Prostate and Male impotence and 1, 55, 6, 11, 12, 13 and
Erectile urinary difficulty due to you may add for ED 125,
dysfunction, ED enlarged prostate gland 126, 131 on both legs, and
dry cupping on 140, 143
Chronic coughs 1, 55, 4, 5, 120, 49, 115,
and lung diseases 116, 9, 10, 117, 118, 135,
136, and two cups below
both knees
Hypertension High blood pressure 1, 55, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 101,

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you may replace 2, 3 with
43, 44
Stomach 1, 55, 7, 8, 50, 41, 42 and
problems and dry cupping on 137, 138,
ulcers 139, and 140
Renal (kidney) 1, 55, 9, 10, 41, 42 and dry
disease cupping on 137,140
Irritable bowel Abdominal cramps and 1, 55, 6, 48, 7, 8, 14, 15,
syndrome discomfort characterized 16, 17, 18, 45, 46 and dry
by bloating and trapped cupping on 137
wind and alternating
bouts of diarrhea and
constipation, often
related to anxiety
Chronic Long term difficulty with 1, 55, 11, 12, 13, 28, 29,
constipation opening bowels 30, and 31
Diarrhea 137, 138, 139, and 140
Involuntary After the age of five: dry
urination cupping on 137, 138, 139,
140, 142, 143, 125, and
126
Depression, Inability to sleep 1, 55, 6, 11, 32 and below
withdrawal, the knees
insomnia
psychological 1, 55, 6, 11, 32 and below
conditions and the knees
nervousness
Angiospasm and Narrowing of the blood 1, 55, 11. Also, cup on the
Arteriosclerosis vessels due to muscular places of pain.
spasm or fatty deposits
Gastritis Inflammation in the 1, 55, and 121
lining of the stomach
Excessive sleep 1, 55
Food allergies One dry cup using a light

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umbilicus pit (belly
button)
Sores 1, 55, 129, 120
Heart disease 1, 55, 19, 119, 7, 8, 46, 46,
47, 133, and 134
Diabetes 1, 55, 6, 7, 8, 22, 23, 24,
25, 120, 49
Liver and gall 1, 55, 6, 48, 41, 42, 46, 51,
bladder disease 122, 123, 124 and 5 cups
on the right, outer leg
Varicose veins Enlarged, unsightly 1, 55, 28, 29, 30, 31, 132
superficial veins on the and around the veins but
legs NOT over the veins
Varicocele Enlarged unsightly veins 1, 55, 6, 11, 12, 13, 28, 29,
on scrotum of male 30, 31, 125, 126
Elephantiasis Swollen leg due to 1, 55, 11, 12, 13, 120,
blockage of lymph 49,121 and around the
channels affected leg from the top
of the leg to the bottom in
addition to 125, 126, 53,
54. The patient should rest
for 2 days before cupping.
He/ She should also raise
his/her affected leg up and
then place it in warm
water for two hours prior
to cupping
Skin diseases 1, 55, 49, 120, 129, 6, 7, 8,
11 and cupping on the
affected areas
Overweight 1, 55, 9, 10, 120, 49 and
areas of desired weight
loss), daily massage
cupping over area of
desired weight loss

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Underweight 1, 55, and 121
Cellulite Daily massage cupping
over affected area
Infertility 1, 55, 6, 11, 12, 13, 120,
49, 125, 126, 143, 41, and
42
Thyroid disease 1, 55, 41, and 42
Headaches 1, 55, 2, 3
Migraine Severe headache 1, 55, 2, 3, 106 and area of
associated with nausea pain
and visual disturbance
Diseases of the Retina, eye disorder, 1, 55, 36, 101, 104, 105, 9,
eyes blurred vision, atrophy of 10, 34, 35, above the
the eye nerves, glaucoma eyebrows and on the hair
(Blue Water), cataract line above the forehead
(White Water) and weak
eye, eye inflammation
and secretion of tears and
eye sensitivity
Tonsils, throat, Dizziness, nausea and 1, 55, 20, 21, 41, 42, 120,
gums, teeth, and ringing in ears 49, 114, 43, 44
the middle ear
problems
tinnitus Weakness of hearing and 1, 55, 20, 21, 37, 38 and
inflammation of hearing behind the ear
nerve, ringing in the ears
Nasal sinuses 1, 55, 102, 103, 108, 109,
36, 14 and on the hair line
Neuritis Inflammation of the fifth 1, 55, 110, 111, 112, 113,
and seventh nerves 114 and on the affected
area
Mute Unable to speak 1, 55, 36, 33, 107, and 114
To help stop 1, 55, 106, 11, and 32
smoking
Convulsion (fits) 1, 55, 101, 36, 32, 107 on

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Atrophy (loss) of 1, 55, 101, 36, 32, 34, 35,
brain cells and 11 and perform
(oxygen cupping on the joints,
deficiency) muscles and neck, 43 and
44 on the front and back.
Perform massage cupping
daily
Hemorrhage 1, 55, and 3 dry cups
(vaginal under each breast daily
bleeding) until bleeding ceases
Amenorrhea Absence of periods 1, 55, 129, (131 from the
outside), 135, 136
Menstruation Painful joints 1, 55 (dry cupping on 125,
problems 126, 137, 138, 139, 140,
141, 142, 143

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There are alternative ways to perform cupping. It differs with the health
condition and the recommendations of the trained professional. These are
the different types:

Weak Cupping:
This technique creates a weak or gentle suction when performed. The
suction is adjusted either by using a small fire to heat the cups or by
adjusting the pump gun. When removed, it leaves a faint circle that won't
turn into a bruise.

This cupping method is used to help relax the body and improve blood
flow. It helps promote healing by improving the circulation in the body. It
can be classified as a light cupping that may be given to patients who are
under 7 years old or elderly. The length of the treatment can go as long as
30 minutes. It's recommended for minor health conditions such as colds,
asthma, sore throat and tonsillitis.

Medium Cupping:
Medium cupping is a technique where the suction is slightly stronger than
weak cupping. The suction is firm, which is achieved by creating a larger
fire to heat the cups. There's a slight discomfort during the treatment and
light bruising when the cups are removed.

This is the most common technique used for those with strong chi. It is
considered safe for children above 7 years to get this particular treatment.
The length of the treatment would be 15 minutes. It can be used for
headaches, sports injuries and stress-related conditions.

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 Strong Cupping:
This cupping technique is characterized by a strong suction that often drains
the chi. This is often used for detoxification and leaves dark bruises after
the treatment. According to Chinese medicine, those bruises are actually
toxins that are removed from the blood and body. This is the type of
cupping that is used for chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Moving Cupping/Massage Cupping:

This is the most painful cupping technique among all that is listed. This
cupping is performed by using firm suction and manipulating the cups by
moving them upwards or downwards on the affected area.

Before the treatment, the back is oiled to lessen the friction and reduce the
discomfort of the treatment. One hand is used for moving the cup while the
other is placed on the skin right beside it. The hand placed on the skin
supports the movement of the cup. The cup should move easily through the
skin; if it doesn't, it could mean that the suction is too strong. The treatment
should not last longer than five minutes initially, and it isn't recommended
for people 16 years old and younger.

Empty/Flash Cupping
This cupping method is great for children. It is characterized by using
medium or strong cupping with short application times. It is applied then
removed after a few seconds. It is believed to be helpful for those who have
weak chi or energy.

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 Bleeding Cupping
This is the most famous wet cupping technique, mainly due to its popularity
in Europe, when it was used as a form of treatment for various health
conditions.

The skin is pierced with a lancet prior to the treatment. The bleeding is
believed to remove the diseases and toxins that are in the body. This type of
cupping is exclusively done by practitioners since the procedure can be
risky without proper training.

Herbal Cupping
This is another form of wet cupping that requires a trained practitioner. A
prescribed herbal remedy is prepared in a bamboo cup. The cup is placed in
a water bath and set to simmer for 30 minutes before application.

This is usually used as a treatment for chronic pain such as those in the
joints and knees, as well as conditions caused by the cold, dampness and
wind.

Water Cupping
Water cupping is a wet cupping technique that requires a trained and
experienced practitioner. It is performed by pouring warm water into the
cups about 1/3 of the way. It is then applied to the skin, making sure that
none of the water is spilled. This is believed to be effective for asthma,
coughs and localized pain.

It's also good to note that cupping differs per country and region. Over time,
the practice evolved according to the beliefs and cultural applications of the
area. However, the principles behind the practice remains the same.

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Procedure

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Preparation:

When planning a cupping session, preparation is a must. The cupping set to

be used should be clean and placed in a convenient location. The room
temperature needs to be warm. The main reason is that during the session,
the pores will be opened due to the suction. This makes it easy for wind to
enter the body, which can cause more discomfort for the client. Determine
the correct cupping points to target during the session. If you feel pain
during your session, it is vital that you tell your doctor right away.

The treatment area should be cleaned. This is to avoid bacteria from getting
into the open pores. Gently massage the area using petrissage and effleurage
to warm it up and relax the client. In a clinic setting, you can expect that the
provider would give a detailed explanation about the treatment. For TCM
practitioners, they’ll perform a general assessment of your health to
properly address any issues. A consent form may also be provided for the
safety of both parties. For those who want to perform the procedure at
home, it is possible.

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Reminders for self-cuppers:

Only perform in areas that you can see and reach.

Always place your comfort and safety above all else
Allow your body to adjust to the treatment gradually. This means that
you can start at 5 minutes (or less) of static cupping and gradually
increase the increments by 2-3 minutes.

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Length of the treatment

Initially, a cupping session will last at around 5 minutes on each area.

However, this is a baseline time. It also depends on individual tolerance to
the treatment. A session can go for 15 minutes to as long as 45 minutes to
an hour for trained professionals. For home cuppers, it isn’t advised to
exceed the 15-minute mark to be on the safe side.

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Oil of your choice

Between 10-20 vacuum cups depending on the area

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Procedure:

1. Position the client in a way that is convenient when performing the

session.
2. Apply the oil liberally throughout the treatment site.
3. Warm the area through basic massage.
4. Apply the cups on the target cupping points and create a suction either
by using a hand-held pump gun, a twist-top vacuum cup or a silicone
cup. Use as many cups as necessary to cover the points you need.
Also consider the individual’s tolerance, since a lot of cups at the
same time may not be very comfortable for some.
5. For the initial treatment, use a light to medium cupping method.
Determine the tolerance of the client for the pressure and suction and
adjust accordingly. In the succeeding sessions, intensity can be
increased if well tolerated.
6. After five minutes, remove the cups from the skin. The cups can be
placed for up to 15 minutes. Trained professionals can have sessions
as long as 40 minutes.
7. Optional: Gently massage the area (effleurage) to help ease the
sensation after the skin is released from the suction.

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After the procedure:

There are a few reminders after each session.

Rest is encouraged after the treatment.
Activities such as running, swimming or working out is not
encouraged.
Avoid exposure to cold and wind

Expect that there will be some marks left by the treatment. The longer the
cups are placed on the skin, the more pronounced the mark. However, this
is also dependent on the intensity of the cupping procedure. The greater the
intensity the darker the marks. The area shouldn’t be tender or sore despite
the coloration. It will often look a lot worse than the area actually feels.
Some practitioners will insist on a back rub, but not every doctor will. It is
natural to experience tingling after a session, and this can last from a few
minutes to a few hours depending upon the person. For some ailments, such
as joint problems, you may be asked to come in more than once. However,
two sessions are often the most that you’ll get in a week. Most practitioners
will want the bruising to be completely gone before you come in again.

Note: The frequency of the cupping treatment often differs. It depends on

the specific effect you want to achieve or the treatment plan that you’re
given by a professional. For mild cupping in a healthy individual as a form
of stress relief and relaxation, it can be performed successively. However, in
most cases when a cupping session applies medium to hard cupping
techniques, professionals would often wait for a day or two for the bruises
to fade before continuing the treatment.

It’s always a good idea to stay on the safe side and allow your body a bit of
time to recover from the previous session.

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Cupping)
Massage cupping is a form of deep tissue massage that doesn't facilitate the
use of hands and instead uses a cup and a pump gun or a massage cup with
a built-in vacuum twist-top nozzle to achieve the therapeutic effect. While
Chinese cupping is often static with the typical application time of 10-15
minutes, massage cupping allows the movement of the cups with a limited
static time of 3 minutes on different cupping points.

The point of this therapy is to get the blood flowing and unblock the
lymphatic system. It works by drawing up stagnant blood from the tissues
and moving it to the natural exit points in the body. The lymphatic system is
then activated and will help by mobilizing the waste for excretion from the
body.

Typically, massage cupping can be used together with manual manipulation

to achieve an increase in the range of motion, especially for burn victims.
For athletes, it can help by relaxing the deep tissues and assists excreting
any build-up of lactic acid which causes muscle pain. However, specific
treatments are more effective when done by a trained professional.

Here are the steps to performing massage cupping.

Materials:
cupping set with pump gun or twist-top cups
therapeutic oil

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1. Ask the client to lie down on a flat surface. It can be massage bed or
any comfortable bed that encourages relaxation and is convenient for
the procedure.

2. Lightly spread oil on the target area. It's preferable to use therapeutic
oils that assists the therapeutic effect. The oil will help by making it
easier to move the cups.

3. Prepare the clean cups close to the bed. Usually, only one cup is used
at a time but it may vary in size depending on the treatment site.

4. Place the cup on the specific cupping point. If you're using a cupping
set with a pump gun and a hose, attach the hose to both the cup and
pump gun. This cupping set is more convenient for massage cupping
since it's more continuous. When the cup pops off during the massage
you can easily pump it up to restore the vacuum. However, you can
use any cupping set you have on hand.

5. Create a vacuum using the pump gun to secure the cup. For cupping
sets with a vacuum nozzle, just twist it clockwise to create a vacuum
and twist counterclockwise to release.

6. Ensure that the vacuum is comfortable and not painful. Slowly move
the cups in an outward motion either away from the center of the
body or towards the lower extremities. If you encounter areas where
the cup won't move, don't force it. For certified practitioners, these
stops are often a signal that there's some congestion in the area and
extra work needs to be done for those. The skin in the cup is assessed
before proceeding. Continue the massage between 5 to 10 minutes for
the first session.

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7. Release the suction by pressing right below the rim of the cup for
pump gun cupping sets. Massage cupping usually doesn't leave any
bruises since it never stays in place for long. However, it may depend
on the condition of the client as well as the practitioner who is
administering the therapy.

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Cupping)

Traditional cupping in Southeast Asia involves the use of fire. It’s very
similar to Chinese cupping, with only minor differences. The materials used
are normally things used around the house. With some help, it can be safely
done at home.

Materials:
Cotton balls
Coins
Glass cups
Alcohol
Candle
Match sticks
Massage Oil

1. Once the materials are ready, the client is asked to remove any
clothing that covers the area where the cupping will be performed. In
choosing the area, it's often emphasized that the treatment should not
be done in bony areas and hairy parts of the body. This is to avoid any
discomfort from the suction and possible burning of body hair.
2. Oil is applied on the area for relaxation.
3. The cotton is dipped lightly in alcohol and set aside for later.
4. A coin is then placed on the skin and topped with the cotton ball.
5. Using a match, the cotton is ignited then immediately covered with
the glass. This extinguishes the flame right away and results in a
vacuum, creating a suction.
6. The cups are left on the skin for five to ten minutes to yield the health
benefits. The procedure is repeated in other areas of the body.

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Today, the cup is normally heated using a lit cotton ball before application.
It reduces anxiety for those who are getting the treatment, and also lowers
the risk of minor burns. Below is a simple diagram on how modern fire
cupping is performed.

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Cupping and Acupuncture

Stick to a basic massage if you don’t like needles because acupuncture is a

common combination with cupping. In certain practices, such as cupping in
Chinese medicine, they’re done in tandem. However, historical texts state
that cupping was once its own practice, and so they do not always have to
go together.

By the Tang Dynasty, around 618-907 A.D., acupuncture was frequently

added to cupping. The patient would undergo cupping first before needles
were placed on acupuncture points, and then heated bamboo tubes would
often be placed over the needles. This made the acupuncture work faster as
well as reach deeper. However, this isn’t often practiced today. A Chinese
clinic will often still recommend acupuncture and cupping together. This is,
however, not usually at the same time. The needles will be brought out once
you’ve been cupped, and while the area is still bruised and tingling, the
acupuncture is known to hurt a lot less. There are also practitioners that
perform needle cupping where cupping is done over acupuncture points
while the needle is still in place.

Sometimes, you will experience acupuncture with electrodes that deliver an

electrical charge through into your body. This is known to hurt, but it makes
the acupuncture work deeper. There is also moxibustion. Jiu is the Chinese
word for moxibustion, and it involves heat as well as mugwort with
traditional acupuncture needles.

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Moxibustion is created by taking mugwort, drying it out and letting it age

properly, and pounding it into a mold. One end is set on fire, which will
burn slowly to the other end in the same fashion that a cigar does. The mold
is a tubular one, and it is wrapped in paper so that it burns slowly, and the
paper will flake off as it burns. It’ll produce medicinal smoke, but it is less
fragrant than incense. There are three ways moxibustion is applied.

Direct Scarring: This is done by making a small cone using the dried
mugwort. It is then placed directly on the skin, and the tip is lit and
then blown out. It’ll singe the skin like incense until it blisters, and
this is often done after cupping to help mitigate the pain.

Direct Non-Scarring: This is done nearly the same as direct scarring,

except that the mugwort is actually removed before it burns the skin.
This gives it no time to form a blister and make a permanent scar.

Indirect Moxibustion: This involves the tubular mold, placing it at

acupressure points. It can also be where you place the needles first

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 and the mugwort on top of them, lighting them and then blowing
them out. The needle is heated, and it will carry the heat into you
while avoiding a direct burn. Electrifying the needles is actually a
modern alternative to moxibustion.

Moxibustion is used to treat hypertension, sore muscles, stroke,

constipation, cramps and even menstrual pain. The smell it produces will
help to stimulate blood circulation to the pelvic area and uterus.

This may be used together with cupping. The process usually utilizes a
small moxa, just like on the image above. The burning moxa is placed on
the target area and covered with a cup. It’s left on the skin for a few
minutes, and then removed by the practitioner. This type of cupping
requires a trained professional.

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Cupping and the Massage “Tui Na”

Tui na is a type of massage that is often done after cupping. Tui means “to
push,” and na means “to grasp, squeeze or lift.” It is a form of massage that
is commonly used after a patient goes through a cupping session. However,
it is done before an acupuncture session is scheduled. It is referred to as
acupressure because it concentrates on acupoints. This type of massage will
rarely use any ointment or oils.

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Where It Came From

In Chinese medicine, it is based on the idea of symmetry and balance, and it

is meant to help the energy streams flow unobstructed along the meridians.
These energy streams are known as chi, and in Chinese medicine, it is
believed that if chi is blocked, there is an imbalance in the body that needs
to be corrected. This can cause illness in the area where the chi is blocked
and unable to flow through. Acupressure seeks to open up these blocked
passages, restoring the body to its proper balance and harmony.

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Why It’s Used with Cupping

This practice is used primarily with cupping because if a cupping bruise,

say on your lower back, comes out very dark and nearly black, then it will
tell the practitioner that there is an imbalance in your lower back. This will
help them to know where the chi is blocked. The practitioner should know
where they should be concentrating to make sure that you walk out of the
practice healthy and happy.

This does not mean that the practitioner will only focus on that one area,
though. Doing so could cause a significant imbalance which would block
chi in another area. Both sides of the body will still need to be massaged
equally, allowing for the chi to flow smoothly. In this practice, it is believed
that there are eight defensive gates—areas between each joint—and none
should be blocked for optimal health. It can cause physical, emotional, and
even mental illness. It can be anything from an injury or depression. When
used with cupping, this method can be directed more efficiently to help
make sure that you have a better range of motion, gotten rid of stiff joints,
don’t suffer from muscle cramps, and enjoy a more stable emotional
wellbeing.

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Gua Sha and Cupping

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Gua Sha can often be done in tandem with cupping. Gau Sha means
scraping, and it’s where oil is put over the skin before it is scraped with a
coil, rhino horn scraper, ceramic spoon, jade or another traditional object.
This can be used to treat sore muscles, exhaustion, cellulite, fever, and
general tenderness. No matter what is being used, the skin is being scraped
along meridian points. These are where your acupuncture points are as well.

When it is a case of excessive flab, a patient will be told to lie on their back
while the doctor scrapes the thighs or tummy towards the groin. This is
believed to loosen the fat toward excretory organs so that it can be released
later. Gua Sha is known to cause soreness, and it is not uncommon to have
bright red scratch marks. These will fade after two to four days in most
cases. When used in combination with cupping, the scratches will often
fade at the same rate that the bruises do.

It is important to remember that Gua Sha hasn’t been proven to be effective.

However, many people swear by it. When it is performed properly, the
equipment is sterilized and it is meant to be relaxing. The time that Gua Sha
is not relaxing is often when it is used in tandem with cupping, as it can

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produce an acute soreness. It is also not usually seen as relaxing when it’s
used to treat excessive fat.

When used to treat muscle fatigue, it is often used with a solution of ginger
root soaked in vinegar or rice wine. It is an odd treatment, but it is meant to
rejuvenate and relax you. Many people will continue to swear by this
treatment despite it not being proven effective. No matter if you’re having
Gua Sha on its own or if you’re looking to have it done in tandem with
cupping, you need to make sure that you are only being treated by a
professional who keeps their equipment sterile at all times.

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There are many reasons that you should try cupping today, but the main one
is that when done by a practitioner, it is highly beneficial. It can help
manage pain relief and alleviate stress. There are many different types of
cupping and activities that can be used in tandem with cupping. Find a
practitioner who you’re comfortable with and is trained to provide the
different complementary treatments. You can say no to something you are
uncomfortable with, so never let your fear of one practice that is used in
tandem with cupping to stop you from trying the practice as a whole. It is
recommended that you try first try cupping from trained practitioner before
doing it at home.

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Reason #1: Pain Relief

Cupping has been proven to provide some pain relief. This is specific to
muscular and at times joint and ligament pain. This is due to cupping
softening the tissue with the applied pressure to stagnant areas, increasing
the blood flow which will allow for essential nutrients as well as oxygen to
get to the tissue.

It can even help as an alternative method to pain relief in cancer patients

when coupled with other treatments. Please note that the cupping isn’t
applied on any visible inflammation or nodes. The cups are for muscle pain
experienced during the treatment for cancer. However, any form of cupping
is not advised for those who are on the last stage of cancer (Stage 4:
Metastatic), since it can enhance the progression of the cancer. Those who
are feeling weak are also not advised to undergo cupping.

For those in the healing stages of an injury, the heat, pressure, and
suctioning near the site will also allow the unblocking of chi and may
increase your energy.

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Reason #2: Promote Relaxation

Even if you don’t buy into the idea of cupping to help in a physical sense
regarding illness and pain, cupping has proven to be relaxing. Chronic
stress and mental fatigue can lead to anxiety and depression. It is important
to take time to relax and relieve the tension that accumulates in your day-to-
day life. Cupping is a great way to do so. This is especially true with
massage cupping, which has similar benefits to massage in terms of
relaxation.

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Reason #3: Relieves Cough, Allergy, and Cold
Symptoms

Cupping helps to stimulate vital organs, including the lungs, which will
help to speed up healing, clear out phlegm, and even relieve allergy
symptoms. It can improve your immune function due to the blood and
lymphatic fluid through the body properly. Cupping was primarily used to
treat respiratory conditions, including pulmonary tuberculosis and asthma
before people had ready access to prescriptions.

When cupping is applied to different points in the body, it can address

issues such as congestion and coughing.

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Reason #4: Quickens the Healing Process

Cupping is proven to help heal injuries more quickly because it reduces

inflammation. Too much inflammation is a bad thing, as it’ll lead to health
concerns. However, a little inflammation can go a long way in helping
quicken the healing process of both injuries as well as illnesses. Blood is
drawn up to the affected areas, this not only draws stagnant fluids between
the tissues, but it also helps nutrient-rich blood to assist in healing the
affected area.

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Reason #5: Detoxify the Body

Cupping can also help to release toxins that build up in tissues due to the
promotion of better circulation. It will help to improve stagnation, as blood
from the affected area are drawn towards the surface of the skin for
elimination. This will remove dead cells, toxins, and debris. The toxins are
then excreted by the lymphatic system, which is activated in the process of
cupping.

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Reason #6: Helps Skin Conditions

Cupping can help treat numerous skin conditions as well, including eczema,
acne, herpes breakouts, cellulite, and skin inflammation. However, in the
process of removing acne, the area is usually nicked to remove the breakout
through a cupping session where it opens up the pores. This particular
treatment requires professional assistance to avoid complications. Open
wounds can lead to infection. It is best to ensure that the items being used is
sterile.

Cellulite is a common skin condition among women. Cupping helps with

this by increasing the local metabolism in the area and increasing
circulation. This is manifested by a tightening of the skin in the affected
area after several sessions, which in turn reduces the appearance of cellulite.

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Reason #7: Anti-Aging Effect

Cupping is also known to help with anti-aging effects, as it’ll help to

combat wrinkles that accumulate during the aging process. Your circulation
slows down as you age, but cupping improves circulation, allowing more
essential nutrients and oxygen to get to your skin. This increases collagen
production, ensuring that you have healthier skin while aging naturally.

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Reason #8: Helps Digestive Disorders

Cupping is known to help with digestive disorders due to the reduction of

symptoms. It can lower the stress response, which is linked to digestive
functioning. Frequently throughout the history of cupping, it has been used
to treat diarrhea, acute gastritis, loss of appetite, water retention and
frequent stomach pains.

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The cupping marks or bruise can be bothersome to look at but for
practitioners it is a way of looking into your health status. The marks are
visible signs of accumulated waste products between the tissues. Since the
toxins are drawn out of the tissues, it will be easier for the body to remove
it. Normally, a mark will disappear after 3-15 days depending on the form
of cupping used.

Cupping marks or bruise isn’t an actual bruise, since it is not a result of an

injury towards the blood vessel. The marks are just from the fluids moving
from the tissues towards the surface of the skin.

There are ways to increase the rate of recovery and encourage the
breakdown of the accumulated fluids.

1. Massage the marks in a circular motion. Start from the middle of the
mark and work your finger outwards. Do this for 2 minutes with an
interval of 2 minutes rest in between. You can do this a few times to
lighten dark marks.
2. Apply cabbage juice on the area and gently knead it into the skin.
3. After a session, rehydrate with lots of fluids (water or infused water).
This will hasten the elimination of the toxins in the skin.

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Conclusion

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Cupping is a wonderful way to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression, and
to relieve pain and promote a healthier, happier you. There is no reason to
refrain from cupping. It is always recommended that you see a licensed
practitioner to get the most out of your cupping session, but many cupping
sets are available for stress and relaxation as well. Cupping is a great way to
enhance your life and promote mental and physical health. Try cupping
today, and you won’t be sorry you did. It is an ancient tradition that has
been enriching the lives of those who have used it over the years, whether it
is in a spa or as an alternative treatment.

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 Author Biography

Mary Conrad is a Registered Nurse, who has a strong interest in natural

remedies. As a mother, she believes in a holistic approach to health and
well-being. Even though she graduated in the health profession, which
usually advocates pharmaceutical medication, she believes that prevention
is the best step towards health. Backed with scientific research, she wrote
these books for both personal information and for others who share the
same passion for holistic wellness. It's all about knowing the best natural
ways to prevent disease and remedy current health problems. Like every
health care provider, she believes in doing no harm, and promoting health.
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ACUPRESSURE POINTS

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Lungs

LU1 Zhongfu – This is located on your left shoulder and it stops cough and late stage lung diseases. It is
measured 6 cun away from the sternum.

LU2 Yunmen – This is located 1 cun above LU1. It stops cough.

LU3 Tianfu – This regulates the descending and ascending of the life energy qi. When this area is
blocked, you’ll experience drowsiness, cough, shortness of breath, nosebleed, and goiter.

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LU4 Xiabai – This is located on the upper arm and below the armpit. It regulates the qi in the cun
difference

LU5 Chize – This is located in the biceps brachi tendon. It clears lung heat and opens the waterways. It
also helps remove the phlegm from the lungs.

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LU6 Kongzui – You can find this acupuncture point above the wrist. It regulates the lung qi.

LU7 Lieque – This is located right above the wrist and it opens the nose and removes phlegm. There’s a
0.5 cun distance between LU7 and LU8.

LU8 Jingqu – This is located above the wrist crease and it targets the lungs and throat.

LU9 Taiyuan – This point is located on the side of the radial artery, near the wrist. It is located 1 cun
below LU8. There’s also a 7 cun distance between LU6 and LU9.

LU10 Yuji – It clears the lung heat and stops the cough. It also calms the mind.

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LU11 Shaoshang – It is located in the first thumbnail radial corner. It opens the orifices and it targets the
throat.

Large Intestine

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LI1 Shangyang – This is located at the radial side of your index finger. It targets the shoulder and throat.
It brightens your eyes and extinguishes inner wind.

LI2 Erjian – This is located on top of LI1.

LI3 Sanjian – This is located on top of LI2.

LI4 Hegu – This is located in between the thumb and index finger. It is located on top of LI3.

LI5 Yangxi – This is located on the wrist.

LI6 Pianli – This acupuncture point is located on top of LI5 with about 3 cun distance between.

LI7 Wenliu – It regulates the intestines. It is located about 5 cun above the wrist.

LI8 Xialian – This is located at four cun below the elbow crease.

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LI9 Shanglian – You can find this acupuncture point right above LI8, below the elbow and 1 cun above
the LI8.

LI10 Shousanli – This is located right below the elbow, 1 cun from LI9.

LI11 Quchi – This is located at the elbow crease, 2 cun above LI10.

LI12 Zhouliao – This acupuncture point is located above the elbow and it targets the arms. It is located 1
cun from LI11.

LI13 Shouwuli – This is located three cuns above the elbow crease. It removes the phlegm and it relaxes
the tendon. It is located 2 cun from LI12.

LI14 Binao – This acupuncture is located at the lower end of the deltoids. It relaxes the tendons and
removes the stagnation of the qi. It targets the arms, eyes, and shoulder.

LI15 Jianyu – This is located on top of the shoulder blade. It targets the arms and shoulders.
LI 16 Jugu – This point is located in between the scapular spine and acromion. It disperses lumps and it
helps cure duct obstruction syndrome.

LI17 Tianding – This is located at the side of the throat.

LI18 Futu – This point is located above L17.

LI19 Heliao – This is located between the nose and mouth.

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LI20 Yingxiang – This is located beside the nose wing.

Stomach

ST1 Chengqi – This enlightens the eyes and clears the heat in the eye. It targets the mouth, face, and
eye. It is located below the eye.

ST2 Sibai – This is located at below ST1.

ST3 Juliao – This point is located below ST2.

ST4 Dicang – This is located on the cheek, below ST3.

ST5 Daying – This is located below St4, below the mouth.

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ST6 Jiache – This acupuncture point is located at the side of the mouth.

ST7 Xiaguan – this is located at the side of the face, next to the ear.

ST8 Touwei – This is located in the head, above the ear.

ST9 Renying – This is located in the neck, below the chin.

ST10 Suitu - This is located in between of ST11 and ST8. It regulates the throat qi and expels the wind
from the throat.

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ST11 Qishe – This is located below the neck, near the shoulder blade. It removes lung heat and phlegm.

ST12 Quepen – This point is located in the top margin and the middle of the clavicle.

ST13 Qihu – Located below ST12.

ST14 Kufang – Located below ST13.

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ST15 Wuyi – This is located below ST14 and within the line that connects the center of the nipple to
the clavicle.

ST16 Yingchuang – This is located in the chest area. It regulates the flow of the qi in the chest.

ST17 Ruzhong – This is located in the breast area.

ST18 Rugen – This point reduces edema and stops cough.

ST19 Burong – This point is located in the rib area below the chest.

ST20 Chengman – This is located below ST19.

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ST21 Liangmen – This is located below ST20.

ST22 Guanmen – This is located below ST21.

ST23 Taiyi – This acupuncture point is located below ST22. It regulates the intestines and the stomach. It
removes the phlegm and relaxes the mind.

ST24 Huaroumen – This is one cun above the umbilicus. It regulates the stomach and intestines.

ST25 Tianshu – This is located 2 cun lateral to the belly button. It regulates the spleen, stomach, and
intestine.

ST26 Wailing – It is located one cun below the navel. It removes the dampness and regulates the
stomach.

ST27 Daju – This is located below the navel and it regulates the qi.

ST28 Suidao – This is also located below the navel and below ST27.

ST29 Guilai – It is located 1 cun below ST28.

ST30 Qichong – It is located above the thigh and below ST29.

ST31 Biguan – This removes the duct obstruction and expels wind. This is located in the leg.

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ST32 Futu – This is located about six cun above the knee.

ST33 Yinshi – This is located below ST32 and three cun above the knee.

ST34 Liangqiu – This acupuncture point is two points above the knee.

ST35 Dubi – This is located in the knee and in the cavity, that’s lateral to the ligament.

ST36 Zusanli – This is located below the knee and it improves the function of spleen and stomach.

ST37 Shangjuxu – This regulates the intestines and the stomach. It is located below the knee and above
three cun below the knee.

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ST38 Tiaokou – This is located below ST37.

ST39 Xiajuxu – This is located below ST38.

ST40 Fenglong – This is located beside the ST38.

ST41 Jiexi – This is located at the midpoint of the crease of the ankle.

ST42 Chongyang – This is located below the ST42.

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ST43 Xiangu – This is located at the top of the toes.

ST44 Neiting – This is located below ST44.

ST45 Lidui – This is located in the 2nd toe.

Spleen

SP1 Yinbai – This is located on the medial side of your big toe. This point stops bleeding and regulates
the spleen.

SP2 Dadu – This is located above SP2 and it regulates the spleen. It clears the mind, too.

SP3 Taibai – This is located above SP2 and near the heel. It strengthens the spleen and regulates the
intestines.

SP4 Gongsun – This is located at the side of the feet.

SP5 Shangui - This is located at the base of the metatarsal bone, on top of the feet. It stops the bleeding
and it regulates menstruation and intestines.

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SP6 Sanyinjiao – This is located on the posterior margin of the shin bone. It regulates the liver and the
spleen.

SP7 Logu – This is 6 cun above the posterior margin of the shin bone. It targets the leg and the
abdomen.

SP8 Diji – This is located three cun below SP9. It harmonizes and cleanses the spleen. It also regulates
the uterus.

SP9 Yinlingquan – This is located at the side of the knee. It regulates the spleen and improves the
function of the urinary track.

SP10 Xuehai – This is two cun below above the medial border of the patella. It regulates menstruation.

SP11 Jimen – This is located at the back of the thigh.

SP12 Chongmen – This is located at the side of the pelvis area.

SP13 Fushe – You can find this acupuncture point above SP12, at the side of the pelvis area.

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SP14 Fujie- This is located below the navel area.

SP15 Daheng – This is located above SP14.

SP16 Fuai – This is located above SP 15.

SP17 Shidou – This is about 6 cun away from the center of the chest.

SP18 Tianxi – This is directly above SP17.

SP19 Xiongxiang – This acupuncture point is located above SP19.

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SP20 Zhourung – This is located below the shoulder blade and above SP 19

SP21 Dabao – This is located at the site of the breast.

Heart

HE1 Jiquan – This is located in the armpit.

HE2 Qingling – This point is three cun above the elbow.

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HE3 Shaohai – This is located in the elbow area. It calms the mind and it removes channel obstruction.

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HE4 Lingdao - This is above 1.5 cun above the wrist.

HE5 Tongli – This is directly below HE4.

HE6 Yinxi – This point is below HE6.

HE7 Shenmen – This is directly below HE7.

HE8 Shaofu – This is located in the hand, on top of the pinky finger.

HE9 Shaochong – This is located in the nail area of the pinky finger.

Small Intestine

SI1 Shaoze – This is located at the side of the nail area of the pinky finger.

SI2 Qiangu – This is located above SI1.

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SI3 Houxi – This point is located at the base of the pinky finger.

SI4 Wangu – This is located on the ulnar side of the palm.

SI5 Yanggu – This point is located at the ulnar end of the transverse crease. It clears the heat and it
removes the humidity in the knees.

SI6 Yanglao – This is located on the wrist area.

SI7 Zhizheng – This is located between the hand and elbow.

SI8 Xiaohai – This is located at the elbow area. You’ll see this acupuncture point when you flex your
elbow.

SI9 Jianzhen – This is located on top of the armpit.

SI10 Naoshu – This is located in the shoulder area.

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SI11 Tianzhongshu – This point is located right below the shoulder blade.

SI12 Tianchuang – This is located on top the shoulder blades. It targets the scapula, shoulder, and
trapezius.

SI13 Quyuan – This is located at the end of the supraspinal cavity of the scapula.

SI14 Jianwaishu – This is located in the levator muscle of the scapula.

SI15 Jianzhongshu – This is located at the side of your neck. Below your ear.

SI16 Tianchung – This is located at the side of the neck.

SI17 Rianrong – This is located in the jaw area. It expels heat and resolve dampness.

SI18 Quanliao – This is located in the cheek.

SI19 Tinggong- This is located near the ear area.

Bladder

BL1 Jingming – This is located in between the eye and the nose.

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BL2 Zanzhu – This is located in the eyebrow area.

BL3 Meichong – This is located at the center of your scalp.

BL4 Gucha – This is located beside BL4.

BL5 Wuchu – This point is above BL5.

BL6 Chengguang – This is located on top of your head around 1.5 above BL6.

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BL7 Tongtian – This is 1.5 cun above BL6.

BL8 Luoque – This is 1.5 cun above BL7.

BL9 Yuzhen – This is located at the back of the head, near the ear.

BL10 Tianzhu - This point is below BL9.

BL11 Dazhu – This is located below the neck, beside the shoulder blade.

BL12 Fengmen – This point is also located below the neck, near the shoulder blade.

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BL13 Feishu – This is located on top of the chest area.

BL14 Jueyinshu – This is located on top of the chest area.

BL15 Xinshu – This is located at the center of the chest area.

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BL16 Dushu – This regulates the heart and it is located at the center of the chest.

BL17 Geshu – This is located at the center of the chest.

BL18 Ganshu – This acupuncture point is leveled with T9. It clears heat and brightens the eyes. It also
nourishes the blood.

BL19 Danshu – This point is leveled with T5 and located at the center of the rib area.

BL20 Pishu – This is leveled with T11 and it is located above the stomach area.

BL21 Weishu – This acupuncture point is located in the stomach area.

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BL22 Sanjiaoshu – This is located in the stomach area. It opens the water way.

BL23 Shenshu – This acupuncture point is located in the stomach area, above the navel.

BL24 Qihaishu – This point is located in the stomach area and it strengthens the lower back. It also
regulates menstruation.

BL25 Dachangshu – This is located around 1.5 cun lateral to GV3 and level with L4. It strengthens the
lower back and improves the function of the large intestine.

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BL26 Guanyuanshu – This point strengthens the lower back and improves the function of the urinary
tract.

BL27 Xiaochangshu – This is located in the pelvic area.

BL28 Pangguangshu – This is located directly below BL27.

BL29 Zhonglushu – This acupuncture point is below BL28.

BL30 Baihuanshu – This is located below BL29.

BL31 Shangliao – This is located at the center of the pelvis area and around 1.5 cun lateral to BL27.

BL32 Ciliao – This is directly below BL31.

BL33 Zhongliao – This acupuncture point is below BL32.

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BL34 Xialiao – This acupuncture point is located in the lower pelvis area and below BL33.

BL35 Huiyang- This is located near the tail bone.

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BL36 Chengfu – This is located right below the buttocks.

BL37 Yinmen – This is around 6 cun away from BL36.

BL38 Fuxi – This is located at the back of the knee.

BL39 Weiyang – This acupuncture point is below BL38.

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BL40 Weizhong – This is located beside BL40.

BL41 Fufen – This point is 3 cun away from the midline along the spine area.

BL42 Pohu – This is located on the spinal border of the scapula.

BL43 Gaohuangshu – This nourishes the heart and the spleen. It is located at the upper back.

BL44 Shentang – This is located below BL44 and around 3 cun lateral to GV11.

BL45 Yixi – This is located 3 cun away from the midline. It relieves cough and it removes heat.

BL46 Geguan – This is located at the back and it regulates the function of the stomach. It also regulates
the middle burner.

BL47 Hunmen – This acupuncture point is located at the back. It regulates the liver qi and it improves
the function of the tendon.

BL48 Yanggang – This is three cun away the midline. It removes the heat in the gallbladder.

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BL49 Yishe – This is located at the back.

BL50 Weicang – This point is 3 cun from the midline. It regulates the qi and relieves pain.

BL51 Huangmen – This is 3 cun away from GV5.

BL52 Zhishi –This is 3 cun lateral to GV4. It improves the urinary tract. It strengthens your willpower and
back.

BL53 Baohuang – This is located in the buttocks area. It improves the function of the bladder.

BL54 Zhibian – This is located in the sacral area. It improves the urinary tract and treats hemorrhoids.

BL55 Heyang – This is located 2 cun below the popliteal line center of your calf.

BL56 Chengjin – This is below BL55. It is located in the calf area.

BL57 Chengshan – This is below BL40. It relaxes the tendons and treats hemorrhoids.

BL58 Feiyang – This is located above BL60. It treats the hemorrhoids and strengthens the kidney.

BL59 Fuyang – This is located in the Achilles tendon. It improves the function of the dorsal region.

BL60 Kunlun – This is located on top of the feet and near your Achilles tendon. This point improves
movement and strengthens the back.

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BL61 Pucan – This is around 1.5 cun below the BL60. It relaxes the legs, feet, and muscles.

BL62 Shenmai – This is located at the side of the feet.

BL63 Jinmen- This is located on the lateral side of the foot.

BL64 Jinggu – This is located in your feet.

BL65 Shugu- This is located below BL65.

BL66 Tonggu – This is 1 cun away from BL 65 and located at the base of the pinky toe.

BL67 Zhiyin – This is located in the nail area of the fifth toe (pinky toe).

Kidney

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KI1 Yongquan – This is located at the center of the heel.

KI2 Rangu – This is located on the lower border of the navicular bone. This is located on top of your
heel.

KI3 Taixi – This is located at the attachment of the Achilles tendon.

KI4 Dazhong – This is located below KI3.

KI5 Shuiquan – This is located directly below KI4.

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KI6 Zhaohai – This is located in between KI2 and KI5.

KI7 Fuliu – It is located above KI13.

KI8 Jiaoxin – It is located beside KI8.

KI9 Zhubin – This is located in the lower leg, above the feet.

KI10 Yingu – This is on the medial side of the knee.

KI11 Henggu – This is located in the pelvis area.

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KI12 Dahe – This is located directly above KI11.

KI13 Qixue – This is located 1 cun above K12.

KI14 Siman – This is located 1 cun above KI13.

KI15 Shuiquan – This is located 1 cun above KI14.

KI16 Huangshu – This is located 1 cup above KI15.

KI17 Shangou – This is 2 cun above the navel.

KI18 Shiguan – This is located above KI17.

KI19 Yindu – This is located directly above K18.

KI20 Futonggu – This is located above KI19.

KI21 Youmen – This is located directly above KI21.

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KI22 Bulang – This is located in the breast.

KI23 Shenfeng – This point is directly above 22.

KI24 Lingxu – This point is located directly above KI23.

KI25 Shencang – This acupuncture point is located above KI24.

KI26 Yuzhong – This is located in the shoulder area, above KI25.

KI27 Shufu – This is located on the shoulder area.

Pericardium

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PC1 Tianchi – This acupuncture point is located near the nipple. It opens the chest.

PC2 Tianquan - This is located between the two heads of the biceps. It harmonizes the heart.

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PC3 Quze – This is located on the ulnar side of the biceps. It clears the heat and calms the mind.

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PC4 Ximen – This is five cun above the wrist crease. It invigorates the blood.

PC5 Jianshi – This is three cun above the wrist crease. It is located between the fl exor carpi and the
palmaris longus.

PC6 Neiguan – This is located 2 cun above the wrist crease. It opens the chest and improves the function
of the digestive system.

PC7 Daling – This is located in the middle of the wrist crease.

PC8 Laogong – This is located at the center of the palm.

PC9 Zhongchong – This is located on top of the middle finger.

Triple Burner

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TB1 Guanchong – This is located in the fourth finger.

TB2 Yemen – This is located at the base of the fourth finger.

TB3 Zhongzhu – This is located directly above TB2.

TB4 Yangchi – This is located in the wrist area.

TB5 Waiguan – This is located above TB4.

TB6 Zhigou – This is located above TB5.

TB7 Huizong – This acupuncture point is located beside TB7.

TB8 Sanyangluo – This is located above TB7.

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TB9 Sidu – This is located above TB8.

TB10 Tianjing – This is located 5 cun above TB9.

TB11 Qinglengyuan – This is located 2 cun above the elbow.

TB12 Xialuo – This is located above TB11.

TB13 Naohui – You can find this acupuncture point above TB12.

TB14 Janliao – This is located in the shoulder area and above TB13.

TB15 Tianliao – This is located in the shoulder blade area.

TB16 Tianyou – This is located at the side of the head.

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TB17 Yifeng - This is located in the lower part of the ear.

TB18 Chimai – This point is located behind the ear.

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TB19 Luxi – This is located above TB19.

TB20 Jiaosun – This is located on top of the ears.

TB21 Ermen – This is located at the side of the head, near the ear.

TB22 Erheliao – This is located at the side of the head, near the ear. It is directly above TB21.

TB23 Sizhukong - This is located at the end of the eyebrow, near the ear.

Gallbladder

GB1 Tongziliao – This is located beside the eye.

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GB2 Tinghui – This point is located at the side of the head, near the ear.

GB3 Shanguan – This is located beside GB2.

GB4 Hanyan – This is located at the side of the head.

GB5 Xuanlu - This is located below GB4.

GB6 Xuanli – This is located below GB5.

GB7 Qubin – This is located below GB6.

GB8 Shuaigu - This is located at the side of the head, above GB7.

GB9 Tianchong – This is located beside GB9.

GB10 Fubai - This point is located at the side of the head, behind the ear.

GB11 Touquiaoyin – This is located below GB10.

GB12 Wangu – This is located at the side of the head, below the ear.

GB13 Benshen - This is located on top of the hairline.

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GB14 Yangbai – This is located on top of the hairline, directly above the eye.

GB15 Linqi - This is located beside GB13.

GB16 Muchuang – This is located on top of the head.

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GB17 Zhengying – This is located 1 cun above GB16.

GB18 Chengling – This is located 1.5 cun above GB17. It is located on top of the head.

GB19 Naokong – This is located at the back of the head, 2.25 cun away from GV17.

GB20 Fengchi – This is located at the back of the head, 2.25 cun away from GV16.

GB21 Jianjing – This is located in the middle of the trapezius, in your shoulder area. It improves your
mobility and it relaxes the tendons.

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GB22 Yuanye - This is located at the side of the breast.

GB23 Zhejin – This point is located below GB22.

GB24 Riyue – This is located below the breast.

GB25 Jingmen - This is located at the end of the floating rib.

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GB26 Daimai – This acupuncture is located below GB25.

GB27 Wushu – This is located in the abdomen area and it regulates the uterus and the girdling vessel.

GB28 Weidao – This acupuncture is located at the side of the stomach.

GB29 Juliao – This point is located at the side of the stomach.

GB30 Huantiao – This point is located in the buttocks area, below GB29.

GB31 Fengshi – Located at the side of the leg, below GB30.

GB32 Zhongdu – This acupuncture point is located at the side of the leg, below GB31.

GB33 Xiyangguan – This acupuncture point is located below GB32.

GB34 Yanglingquan – Like many gall bladder acupuncture points, this point is located at the side of the
leg. This is located at the side of the knee.

GB35 Yangjiao – This point is located in the calf, beside GB36.

GB36 Waiqiu – This acupuncture point is right beside GB35.

GB37 Guangming – This acupuncture point is located below GB36.

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GB39 Xuanzhong – This is located in the lower leg.

GB40 Qiuxu – This acupuncture is located in the ankle.

GB41 Zulinqi – This point is located near the pinky toe.

GB42 Diwuhui – This acupuncture point is located in the foot, right next to the heads of the fifth and
fourth metatarsal.

GB43 Xiaxi – This acupuncture point is located between the fifth toe and the fourth toe. It controls the
yang energy of the liver and it removes excess body heat and dampness.

GB44 Zuqiaoyin – This is located near the corner of the nail of the 4th toe. It brightens the eyes and
controls the yang energy of the liver.

Liver

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LV1 Dadun – This acupuncture point is located in the lateral side of your big toe. It is around 0.1 cun
from the corner of the toenail.

LV2 Xingjian – This point is located between the second and first toe. It controls the liver yang and it
extinguishes the inner wind. It calms the mind and it resolves the heat and the dampness of the body.

LV3 Taichong – This is located on the dorsum of the foot, above LV2. It controls the liver yang, calms the
mind, and it regulates menstruation. It also resolves spasms.

LV4 Zhongfeng – This is located above LV3, near the ankle.

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LV5 Ligou – This is located five cun above the ankle. It resolves the dampness and heat in the lower part
of your body.

LV6 Zhongdu – This acupuncture point is seven cun above the shinbone. It removes channel obstruction
and helps relieve pain in the lower abdomen.

LV7 Xiguan – This is located at the side of the knee and it resolves dampness. It helps resolve knee pain.

LV8 Ququan – This is located at the side of the knee beside LV7.

LV9 Yinbao – This acupuncture point is located four cun above the knee. It regulates the function of the
liver.

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LV10 Zuwuli – This point is located three cun below the pubic area. It relaxes the muscles and tendons.
It also eases leg pain.

LV11 Yinlian – This acupuncture point is two cun below the pubic area. It relaxes the muscles and the
tendons. It also helps relieve leg pain.

LV12 Jimai – This point is one cun above LV11 and it is situated right beside the pubic region of the
body.

LV13 Zhangmen – This point is located on the lateral side of the abdomen below the end of the eleventh
rib. It improves the function of the spleen and the liver. It eases rib pain.

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LV14 Qimen - This is located directly below the nipple. It removes the qi stagnation in the liver. It
improves the function of the stomach and the liver.

Conception Vessel

CV1 Huiyin – This is located in the middle of the perineum. It regulates the genitals and the orifices
(nostrils, ear canals, mouth, anus, vagina, nipple, nasolacrimal ducts).

CV2 Qugu – This is located at the upper margin of the pubic area. It strengthens kidney and improves
the function of the reproductive system.

CV3 Zhongji – This is located four cun below the belly button and above CV2. It improves the function of
the kidney. It regulates menstruation.

CV4 Guanyuan - This is about 2 cun above the pubic area. This acupuncture point regulates
menstruation and it regulates the function of the small intestine.

CV5 Shimen – This is 3 cun above the pubic area. It removes the dampness in the uterus and it regulates
the qi in the lower part of the body.

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CV6 Qihai – This acupuncture point is 1.5 cun away from the belly button. It targets the genitals, uterus,
and lower abdomen.

CV7 Yinjia0 – This is located 1 cun below the belly button. It regulates the function of the uterus and
menstruation.

CV8 Shenque – This is located at the belly button. This acupuncture point strengthens the spleen.

CV9 Shuifen – This is about 1 cun away from the belly button.

CV10 Xiawan – Located two cun above the belly button.

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CV11 Jianli – Located three cun above CV8 (the belly button).

CV12 Zhongwan – This acupuncture point is located directly above CV11.

CV13 Shangwan – This point is directly above CV12.

CV14 Juque – This is located above CV13.

CV15 Jiuwei – This point is located seven cun above the belly button. It opens the chest and relieves
mental issues such as obsession, palpation, fear, and manic-depressive disorder.

CV16 Zhongting – This is located right below the breasts.

CV17 Tanzhong – This is located in between the nipples. It opens the chest.

CV18 Yutang – This is located at the middle of the chest.

CV19 Zigong – This acupuncture point is located directly above CV18.

CV20 Huagai – This acupuncture point is located above CV19 and below the neck.

CV21 Xuanji – This acupuncture point is located in between the shoulder blades.

CV22 Tiantu – This is located in the neck area.

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CV23 Lianquan – This is located below the jaw.

CV24 Chengjiang – Located below the mouth.

Governing Vessel

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GV1 Changqiang – This point is located between the anus and the coccyx. This point helps treat
epilepsy, manic-depression, and hemorrhoids.

GV2 Yaoshu – This is located in the anus area and it strengthens the lower back.

GV3 Yaoyangguan – This is located L4. It strengthens the legs and lower back.

GV4 Mingmen – This is located at the back, in between L3 and L4.

GV5 Xuanshu – This acupuncture point is located at the lower back, right above GV4.

GV6 Jizhong- This is located at the back, beneath T11. It improves the function of the spleen and it
removes internal wind.

GV7 Zhongshu – This point strengthens the spine and the spleen.

GV8 Jinsuo – This point is located below T9 and it relaxes the tendons.

GV9 Zhiyang – This acupuncture point is below in the upper back. It regulates the gallbladder and liver.
It opens the chest.

GV10 Lingtai – This point is located in the upper back above GV9. It helps remove toxic heat.

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GV11 Shendao – This is located at the back, right below the neck. It helps remove the lung heat.

GV12 Shenzhu – This is located on the midline, at the upper back. It lightens the lung heat and removes
internal wind.

GV13 Taodao – This acupuncture point is located at the back, below the neck.

GV14 Dazhui – This is located at the back part of the neck. It helps ease fatigue.

GV15 Yamen – This is located at the back of the head.

GV16 Fengfu – This point is located on the midline of the head.

GV17 Naohu – This acupuncture point is located above the head and it extinguishes the inner wind.

GV18 Qiangjian – This is located directly above G17, on the midline of the head. It calms the mind and
removes internal wind.

GV19 Houding – This is located on the midline of the head.

GV20 Baihui – This acupuncture point is located above the head, in between the ears.

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GV21 Qianding – This acupuncture point is located on top of the head and above GV20.

GV22 Xinhui – This is located 1.5 cun above GV21 and it helps minimize mental agitation and stress that
athletes often experience.

GV23 Shangxing – This is located in the midline of the head. It opens the nose and lightens the eyes.

GV24 Shenting – This is located right above the hairline and along the midline of the head.

GV25 Suliao – This acupuncture point is located at the tip of the nose. It relieves rhinitis.

GV26 Renzhong – This is located between the lower lip and the nose.

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GV27 Diuduan – This is located at the upper edge of the upper lip.

GV28 Yianjiao – This is located on the gums.

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EX1 Sishencong – Sishencong has four points located at the top of the head. It is one cun away from
GV20.

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EX2 Yintang – This is located in between your eyebrows. It extinguishes inner wind and it calms the
mind.

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EX3 Taiyang – This acupuncture point is located at the end of the eyebrow. It controls the function of
the liver and it improves your eyesight.

EX4 Yuyao – This is located on the middle of the eyebrows. It controls the function of the liver.

EX5 Bitong – This acupuncture point is located at the side of the nose. It opens the nose and treats
rhinitis.

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EX6 Jingzhong – This is located on the hip area beside CV6.

EX7 Qimen – This is located below EX6.

EX8 Zigong – This is located on the sacral area.

EX9 Tituo – This is located 4 cun lateral to CV4.

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EX10 Dingchuan – Dingchuan is located at the back of the neck and beside GV14. It improves the
function of the lungs and reduces breathlessness.

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EX11 Jinggong – This is located at the side of the stomach and beside BL52.

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EX12 Huatuojiaji – This is located around 0.5 cun from the spine. This acupuncture point strengthens
the back column.

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EX13 Shiquihuixia – This is located at the base of the spine and it strengthens the lower back.

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EX14 Jianneiling – This is located near the armpits and below LI15.

EX15 Baxie – This is located in the five webbed fingers. It relaxes the tendons of the wrist, fingers, and
hands.

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EX16 Shixuan – This is located at the tip of the finger.

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EX17 Xiyan – This is located in the knee. It expels the wind.

EX18 Dannangxue – This is located at the side of the knee and it is susceptible to pain.

EX19 Laweixue – This is located at the front of the lower leg, in between ST36 and ST37.

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EX20 Bafeng – This is located in the webbing of the toes. It relaxes the tendons and it reduces the
spasms and stiffness in the foot.

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EX21 Erjian – This is located at the back of the ear.

EX22 Anmian – This is located at the navel area.

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EX23 Qipang – This acupuncture point is located above the wrist.

EX24 Erbai – This is located at the center of the hand. It treats neck pain.

EX25 Luozhen – This is located at the center of the hand, in between the middle finger and the index
finger.

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EX26 Yaotongxue – Yaotongxue is comprised of two points located in between the fifth finger and the
fourth finger and in between the index finger and the middle finger. These points help treat lower back
pain and improve mobility.

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EX27 Heding – This point is located above the knee and treats knee injuries.

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EX28 Neimadian – This is located on the medial side of the lower leg. It treats leg pain and pain after
surgery.

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EX29 Naoqing – This is located just above the ankle. It treats mental confusion and improves cognitive
function.

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