11 Methods of Cupping

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11 Methods of cupping therapy
In total there are 11 methods of cupping designed to help the practitioner choose the most appropriate
cupping method for the patient. These methods are:


  •  Weak (light) cupping
  •  Medium cupping
  •  Strong cupping
  •  Moving cupping
  •  Light moving cupping
  •  Needle cupping
  •  Moxa (hot needle) cupping
  •  Empty (flash) cupping
  •  Full (bleeding/wet) cupping
  •  Herbal cupping
  •  Water cupping



Weak (light) Cupping

 It is employed when blood and energy are sluggish or stagnant. The intention is move the stagnation and
at the same time tonify the weak energy. The key factor in deciding when to apply weak cupping is the
present energetic state of the patient. Evaluation of the pulse and tongue should all point to weakness.
The amount of flesh drawn into the cup should be minimal and hardly raised. This method can be
applied to almost anywhere on the body and may cause a slight reddening of the skin. Weak cupping is
the most gentle method of all cupping and is particularly suitable for debilitated adults, elderly patients
and young children, especially those under 7 years of age.


Medium cupping

This is the most frequently used method on patients. This method can safely be administered to children
over 7 years of age. With medium cupping, suction is firmer pulling the skin well into the cup creating a
slight redness. Medium cupping can safely be applied anywhere on the body.

Strong cupping

This is one of the most draining techniques. Therefore before deciding on this method, the practitioner
must ensure the suitability of the patient. Pulse and tongue diagnosis should emphasize excess or
fullness. This method may sometimes leave the patient feeling tired or drained. A strong vacuum need to be produced, giving a strong pulling sensation of the skin inside the cup. Because of the strong nature of
the pulling action, the skin will quickly turn red and shortly turn purple inside the cup and possible
erythema in the skin surrounding the cup. When using the strong cupping method for the first time, the
mark is inevitable and can take 15-20 days to disappear completely. The cupping time should be short
i.e. 5-10 minutes during the first session which can increase up to 20 minutes during later applications.
Strong cupping is often coupled with wet cupping.

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